| White Spirits | “Crystal Clarity, Engineered for Excellence” “Ultra-Filtered Purity, Flawless Finish” “Botanical Harmony, Precision Distilled” | “Keep calm and DollarShot on.” “Pure and simple—just add a DollarShot.” “Every mix is a DollarShot.” |
At DollarShot Distillery Canada Limited, our White Spirits line is engineered through advanced R&D—leveraging premium feedstocks, state-of-the-art distillation architecture, and multi-stage purification—to produce exceptionally clean vodkas and characterful gins that meet the most exacting technical and sensory benchmarks.
1. Feedstock Selection & Characterization
- Grain Profile (Vodka Base): We source food-grade winter wheat (protein ≤ 10%, moisture ≤ 5%), tested via NIR for starch-to-protein ratio (> 2.5:1) and β-glucan (< 60 cP). Milling yield is optimized to ≥ 75% extraction.
- Neutral Spirit Base (Gin & Vodka): Spirit runs achieve ≥ 96% ABV (“neutral” cut) with methanol < 10 mg/L and total higher alcohols < 100 mg/L, as confirmed by GC-FID profiling.
2. Fermentation & Distillation
- Enzymatic Saccharification: Programmable infusion mash schedules (55 °C protease rest, 65 °C β-amylase rest, 72 °C α-amylase rest, 78 °C mash-out) with gluco- and pullulanase dosing (0.02 g/L) deliver fermentable extract > 90% theoretical.
- Yeast Performance: Proprietary S. cerevisiae strains are propagated in aseptic seed trains to maximize ethanol yield (≥ 15 % v/v in 5 days) and minimize diacetyl (< 0.10 mg/L).
- Dual-Column Distillation (Vodka): Two continuous columns (20 theoretical plates each, reflux ratio ~40:1) produce heart fractions at 95.5–96.5 % ABV. Automated cold-head and hot-tail cuts are executed using inline density (Anton Paar) and temperature (± 0.1 °C) controls.
- Hybrid Still & Pot-Still Gin Distillation: Neutral base is proofed to 60 % ABV and fed to a 2 000 L copper pot still tandem with a 4-plate rectification column. Heads/tails cuts are managed by torque-controlled condensers, preserving desirable monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes.
3. Multi-Stage Purification
- Crossflow Microfiltration: A 0.65 µm membrane stage removes yeast and protein haze while retaining volatile aroma compounds.
- Nano-Filtration Polishing: Proprietary 0.02 µm ceramic membranes strip residual trace sulfur and aldehydes, maintaining key esters (ethyl acetate ≥ 120 mg/L) for mouthfeel.
- Activated Carbon & Kieselguhr: Final polishing uses food-grade carbon (25 kg/m³) followed by diatomaceous earth to achieve turbidity < 0.05 NTU and optical clarity > 98% T.
4. Botanical Infusion & Flavor Extraction (Gin)
- Botanical Bill & Maceration: A 10-botanical recipe—juniper (70 g/L), coriander seed (20 g/L), angelica root (5 g/L), orris root (3 g/L), citrus peels, cardamom pods, and proprietary spice extracts—is macerated in neutral spirit at 50 °C for 4 hours under gentle agitation.
- Vapour-Infusion Technique: Following maceration, a Carter-type botanical basket conducts a secondary vapour infusion during distillation, capturing high-volatility monoterpenes.
- Fractionated Collection: Botanical distillate is split into heads (ester-rich top), heart (aromatic mid-cut at 68–72 % ABV), and tails (terpene-dense bottom) to optimize flavor clarity and balance.
5. Batch Blending & Final Adjustments
- Analytical Blending: GC-MS flavor fingerprinting guides bench trials to adjust botanical ratios, targeting terpene profiles (α-pinene, limonene) within ± 5% of the master standard.
- Proofing & Mineral Balance: Final spirit is proofed to 40% ABV using de-ionized water replete with controlled mineral content (Ca²⁺ 50 mg/L, Mg²⁺ 10 mg/L) to enhance mouthfeel. Inline density monitoring (± 0.1 g/mL) ensures consistency.
6. QA/QC & Traceability
- In-House Laboratory: Equipped with GC-FID, GC-MS, HPLC, and FT-IR to quantify congeners, sugars (< 0.5 g/L), and volatile acidity.
- Third-Party Verification: Accredited labs test each batch for methanol (< 10 mg/L), heavy metals (Pb, Cd < 0.05 mg/L), and microbial load (< 10 CFU/mL).
- Digital Batch Documentation: A LIMS system records every process parameter—from mash pH and fermenter logs to distillation cut times and filtration cycles—accessible via GS1-compliant QR codes on each bottle.
Resulting Expressions:
- Ultra-Pure Vodka: Exceptionally clean palate, crystalline clarity, and a silky mouthfeel—ideal for premium mixing and sipping.
- Botanical Gin: Complex juniper backbone, fresh citrus top-notes, and a balanced spice-root undertone—crafted for classic and contemporary cocktails alike.
By integrating high-grade raw materials, precision biochemistry, and advanced engineering controls, our White Spirits set a new technical and sensory standard in the global spirits landscape.
| Product | Packaging Formats | ABV | Colour | Taste | Finish |
| Premium Vodka | 750 / 375 / 180 / 90 ml bottles (12/24/48/96 per case) | 40% | Crystal clear | Exceptionally smooth with subtle grain sweetness | Clean, silky, lingering |
| Premium Gin | 750 / 375 / 180 / 90 ml bottles (12/24/48/96 per case) | 40% | Pale straw | Juniper-led with citrus peel, coriander seed | Dry, crisp, botanical |