Once upon a time, New York’s waters ran clear and the oysters were countless as stars.
A billion tiny architects built reef sanctuaries beneath the waves, filtering the harbors of New York.
But the harbor grew busier, New York expanded, the oysters dwindled, and crystal clear waters became clouded. The centuries old ecosystem nearly vanished within decades.
We started Culch with a simple idea: good vodka shouldn’t come with a catch.
We were over the false choice between bottom-shelf burn and top-shelf markup. So we made something better—vodka that’s clean, thoughtful, and priced like it belongs in your life, not just on a top-shelf.
As Culch took shape, so did our belief that real quality isn’t just about taste—it’s about impact. That’s why we partnered with Billion Oyster Project, contributing $1 from every bottle to support the return of oysters—and balance—to New York Harbor.
Culch is vodka made for the moment, with an eye on what comes next. Because the best kind of celebration leaves something standing when the glass is empty.
The Specs /
Production Process
&
Sustainability
Production Process
Our BASE SPIRIT
Made from 100% New York State corn
Partnered with over 300 New York State corn growers
Locally sourced to minimize transportation impact
NATURAL FERMENTATION
Uses traditional fermentation methods rather than aggressive chemical processes
More environmentally sustainable with lower resource consumption
High-efficiency yeast converts corn sugars to alcohol
FINISHING PROCESS
Rested 5-6 weeks in stainless steel
Carbon filtered for smooth flavor profile
Distilled up to seven times for exceptional purity
Produced in Bloomville, NY at the base of the Catskill Mountains
Labeled, bottled, and processed by hand
Sustainabilty
CLEAN ENERGY
Hydropower utilized throughout production
Reduces carbon footprint compared to conventional energy sources
ZERO-WASTE PRODUCTION
Complete utilization of every corn kernel processed
Co-products include Corn oil, Distillers grains (sold as high-quality animal feed throughout Northeast), Captured CO₂
LOCAL FOCUS
Sourced and produced in New York
Reduced shipping and transportation emissions
Supporting local agricultural economy
conservation partnership
$1 from every bottle donated to Billion Oyster Project
Supporting oyster reef restoration in New York Harbor
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