FAQs

In Nevada “estate vodka” is a legally defined term for vodka made by an Estate Distillery that grows, mills, distills and bottles the majority of its raw materials on land it controls. Our team controls every stage of production, creating a vodka that reflects the unique climate, soil, water, and growing conditions of Carson Valley.

High Ground are estate spirits made in Nevada’s high desert using estate-grown grains, Sierra Nevada snowmelt, and small-batch distillation at Minden Mill Distilling.

Quality vodka starts with carefully selected ingredients and thoughtful distillation. High Ground Vodka uses 100% estate-grown rye, Sierra Nevada snowmelt, and small-batch distillation to create a smooth, crisp spirit with distinctive character.

High Ground is inspired by Nevada’s high desert landscape, where our spirits are crafted near the Sierra Nevada mountains. Nevada’s high desert gives our vodka a distinctive sense of place. At Minden Mill Distilling where we made our High Ground Vodka, our estate sits in the Carson Valley at roughly 4,700 feet, where warm days, cool nights and dramatic seasonal shifts influence the estate grains we grow.

Minden Mill Distilling also makes Minden Mill Estate Whiskeys and Evil Bean Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur.

High Ground Vodka is made from 100% estate-grown rye and pure Sierra Nevada snowmelt.

Rye vodka is made from rye grain rather than ingredients like corn, wheat, or potatoes. High Ground Vodka uses 100% estate-grown rye, giving it a smooth, crisp character with a hint of spice.

High Ground uses Sierra Nevada snowmelt collected from an onsite well near Minden Mill Distilling. Water is a foundational ingredient in our spirits production.

High Ground spirits are crafted by Master Distiller Joseph O’Sullivan and the distilling team at Minden Mill Distilling in Minden, Nevada.

Yes. High Ground is crafted at Minden Mill Distilling in Minden, Nevada, in the Carson Valley near the Sierra Nevada mountains.

High Ground Vodka is a Nevada-made estate vodka crafted from 100% estate-grown rye and Sierra Nevada snowmelt at Minden Mill Distilling.

High Ground spirits are crafted at Minden Mill Distilling in Minden, Nevada, in the Carson Valley near Lake Tahoe and Reno.

Minden Mill Distilling is a single-estate distillery located in Nevada’s Carson Valley. The distillery oversees production from growing grain to distilling and bottling on its estate in Northern Nevada.

Nevada’s high desert is known for its sunny days, cold nights, and dramatic seasonal changes. High Ground reflects this landscape through estate-grown grains and small-batch distillation in Minden, Nevada.

Yes. You can visit Minden Mill Distilling in Minden, Nevada, near Lake Tahoe and Reno. Visit mindenmill.com for visitor information.

High Ground Vodka is smooth and crisp, with a subtle hint of spice from its estate-grown rye.

Rye vodka can have a subtle grain character and gentle spice. High Ground’s 100% estate-grown rye gives it a smooth, crisp profile with a hint of spice.

High Ground Vodka is great in a refreshing Vodka Soda with fresh citrus, a classic Vodka Martini, or simply sipped neat.

Yes. High Ground Vodka’s smooth, crisp profile and subtle rye spice make it a great choice for a classic Vodka Martini.

Yes. High Ground Vodka’s smooth, crisp character makes it enjoyable neat, chilled, or in your favorite vodka cocktails.

High Ground Vodka is perfect for a Vodka Soda, Martini, or Espresso Martini. Explore our signature cocktails, including the Field Day, Après Spritz, and The Drop.

Yes! High Ground Vodka has won many different awards including:

• Double Gold at the 2026 The Fifty Best Vodka competition
• 96 points and Gold at the 2024 International Wine & Spirit Competition
• 94 points and Gold from the Beverage Testing Institute
• 92 points from VinePair
• 90 points and Gold at the 2024 Bartender Spirits Awards