For my latest gig with Edible Columbus Magazine I got to sit down with the guys behind Middle West Spirits, Columbus’ new micro-distillery. Middle West made a huge splash back in April when they launched OYO Vodka.
Owners Brady Konya and Ryan Lang couldn’t be more driven, down-to-earth and excited about their Short North based operation. Not to mention they love vodka and Columbus almost as much as I do (which made us instant friends).
I wanted to give Columbus a la Mode readers a little taste – or should I say “a shot.” For the complete article, pick up a copy of the magazine or visit Edible Columbus Online.
"In winter, Ohio kind of looks like Russia.
Which is one of many local inspirations Brady Konya and Ryan Lang took into consideration when launching Middle West Spirits right here in Columbus. Contrary to Russia, Konya and Lang joke that Ohio isn’t known for vodka … yet.
The Columbus-based micro-distillery is one of two grain-to-glass vodka and gin distilleries in the state, and one of few in the Midwest. Grain-to-glass means Middle West makes everything from scratch, working with the farms that grow their ingredients. In short, Konya and Lang mash, ferment, distill and infuse—all in house.
Besides the weather, the two entrepreneurs draw inspiration from local resources as well, sourcing the majority of ingredients from Ohio farms. All of their wheat comes from Northern Ohio, is milled locally, and they’re developing a supply chain of local farmers to do seasonal products that highlight Ohio agriculture, berries, fruits and spices."
2 comments:
I'm a big fan of Ohio products and vodka. I bought a bottle at Hills and serve it out of the freezer, on a few rocks in a frozen glass ... all made in Ohio.
Thanks Bob! Middle West Spirits is working with a mixologist to develop seasonal recipes for OYO. You can find them on their website!
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