Wolf Point Everleigh Botanical-Infused Vodka

Wolf Point Everleigh Botanical-Infused Vodka is a craft spirit from Wolf Point Distillery in Chicago's Loop, infused with a custom eight-botanical blend that places it closer to a spirit aperitif than a neutral vodka. The infusion includes elderberry, orange and lemon peel, chamomile flower, angelica root, mint, grains of paradise, hibiscus, and caraway. Bottled at 80 proof, it bridges the category gap between vodka and gentian-style liqueurs, offering floral and citrus complexity without added sugar. The maceration method is borrowed from gin production but applied to a vodka base, creating botanical weight without losing the clean grain foundation. Wolf Point Distillery operates in Chicago's Loop and takes its name from the river fork where the city began. The Everleigh expression is distilled in-house, then macerated with botanicals post-distillation. Elderberry and hibiscus contribute tart fruit notes, citrus peels add brightness, and chamomile and mint soften the edges with herbal sweetness. Angelica root and caraway, traditional gin botanicals, provide earthy backbone. Grains of paradise lend a subtle peppery finish. The process creates a vodka that carries botanical complexity while maintaining its grain-based clarity, a technical balance that requires precise infusion timing to avoid over-extraction. The flavor profile leans floral and citrus-forward, with elderberry tartness balanced by chamomile's gentle sweetness and mint's cooling effect. Caraway and grains of paradise add savory depth on the finish, making it a natural fit for stirred cocktails like a botanical Martini or a Collins with tonic and fresh herbs. It also holds up neat or on ice, where the botanicals unfold slowly without the burn of a neutral vodka. The elderberry and hibiscus come through as tart fruit, not cloying sweetness, and the citrus peels brighten the midpalate. Pair it with oysters, smoked fish, or soft cheeses to complement the herbal and citrus layers. It also works alongside cured meats or alongside a charcuterie board where the caraway and grains of paradise echo the spice in salumi. In stock at Off Premise in Lincoln Park.