Our Vodka

High Ground Is An Estate Vodka

This is more than a name, it is a designation. The law in Nevada is strict. To be recognized as an Estate Distillery, the state dictates that the majority of raw materials used to make spirits here have to be grown here, on land under your control. This is a law that we support because it is the guiding principle that honors the land we live and work in, and gives our vodka a provenance that no others can claim.

Hand-Crafted in Small Batches

High Ground is carefully distilled using our state-of-the-art column still. The result is small-batch, passionately-distilled vodka that embodies modern craftsmanship. Our vodka is 40% alcohol by volume, 80 Proof, and easy sipping.

Highground Vodka offers an elegant and superior vodka experience born from the natural beauty of the rugged Sierra desert, crafted by a virtuous community of passionate and principled people of the Minden Mill Distilling.

High Ground is Our Calling

In a world that’s light on substance and heavy on compromise, High Ground offers craft vodka enthusiasts a vodka made with the highest levels of integrity, passion, and principles from a remarkable land. We oversee every step of the process – from growing to milling to distilling to bottling – all right here in Minden, Nevada.

Meet Our Distiller

Joseph O’Sullivan

Previously the Master Distiller for Clear Creek Distillery and Hood River Distillers, O’Sullivan started his career in 2005 as the craft spirits industry emerged. He quickly developed a passion for whole fruit fermentation and the spirit that would later be known as American Single Malt.

Joe and the incredible team at Minden Mill Distilling are excited to introduce a new generation of estate spirits in Minden, Nevada.