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

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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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