{"product_id":"hdw-century-ultra-premium-vodka","title":"HDW Century Ultra-Premium Vodka by Harlen Davis Wheatley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHDW Century Ultra-Premium Vodka by Harlen Davis Wheatley. Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky — the signature expression of Harlen Davis Wheatley, the award-winning Master Distiller of Buffalo Trace, made via 100 individual distillations in an exclusive handcrafted micro-still, producing the smoothest and purest vodka Wheatley has ever created — a clean nose, delicate vanilla hints, and a flavor profile of extraordinary delicacy and precision.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarlen Davis Wheatley has served as Master Distiller of Buffalo Trace Distillery since 2005 — overseeing the production of some of the most sought-after American whiskeys in the world, including Pappy Van Winkle, Buffalo Trace Single Oak Project, and the entire Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. The Century vodka is his personal project: a vodka made via 100 individual distillation passes through an exclusive micro-still — far beyond the 5–10 distillations typical of premium vodka production — to achieve a level of purity and smoothness that standard column distillation cannot reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach additional distillation pass removes more impurities and concentrates the spirit's purest character. At 100 passes, the Century achieves what Wheatley describes as the ultimate expression of perfection in vodka: a clean, precise profile with subtle vanilla notes that reflect the Buffalo Trace distillery's grain and water expertise applied to a completely different spirit category. The small-batch handcrafted production process means Century is produced in very limited quantities compared to mass-market premium vodkas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally clean with a delicate vanilla character from the 100-distillation purification process. The smoothness is immediately apparent even before the first sip.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extraordinarily smooth and pure. Delicate vanilla hints develop on the mid-palate — a subtle nod to Buffalo Trace's bourbon expertise applied to vodka. The 100-distillation process creates a texture of exceptional silkiness.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remarkably clean and long. The ultimate expression of what distillation purity can achieve — smooth without being flat, clean without being characterless.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaster Distiller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harlen Davis Wheatley\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 individual distillations; exclusive handcrafted micro-still; small batch\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/vodka\"\u003evodka at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does HDW Century taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally clean with delicate vanilla on the nose. Extraordinarily smooth and pure on the palate with subtle vanilla and silky texture. Remarkably clean, long finish — smooth without being flat.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does 100 distillations mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard premium vodka is typically distilled 5–10 times. HDW Century goes through 100 individual passes through an exclusive micro-still. Each pass removes more impurities and concentrates purity, achieving a smoothness that multi-column distillation alone cannot reach.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWho is Harlen Davis Wheatley?\u003c\/strong\u003e Master Distiller of Buffalo Trace since 2005, overseeing production of Pappy Van Winkle, Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, and the Single Oak Project — some of the most coveted American whiskeys in the world. The Century is his personal vodka project applying that expertise to a pursuit of ultimate purity.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow should I serve HDW Century?\u003c\/strong\u003e Neat at room temperature or ice cold to appreciate the purity the 100-distillation process creates. Also outstanding in a Vodka Martini where the silky texture and subtle vanilla can be fully appreciated without the interference of flavoring agents.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does HDW Century taste like?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Exceptionally clean with delicate vanilla on the nose. Extraordinarily smooth and pure on the palate with subtle vanilla and silky texture. 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