- Hangar one
If you looked up at the sky recently and swore that you saw a blimp floating by, you were not imagining it. A blimp did indeed grace the Tampa skyline — specifically, the Hangar One Blimp — making its way through Tampa Bay on its nationwide tour.
Hangar One is a high-end, domestic vodka distributor who recently joined the Proximo Spirits family; hence, the nationwide tour. Created by Jorg Rupf, with headquarters in Alameda, California, Hangar One prides itself on using authentic ingredients to flavor their vodkas.
"Hangar One is different from other vodkas because it is distilled from actual whole fruits, not flavored with extracts like other big names vodkas. Even the straight vodka flavor is distilled from Viognier grapes," said Billy Gallagher, Hangar One Vodka Brand Ambassador. Furthermore, all seven flavors are distilled twice in a process called "eau de vie," which removes the ethanol flavor present in most vodkas.
The flavors are: Straight, Mandarin Blossom, Kaffir Lime, Citron Buddha's Hand, Fraser River Raspberry, Spiced Pear and Chipotle. Straight, Mandarin Blossom, Kaffir Lime and Citron Buddha's Hand are available year-round, while Fraser River Raspberry, Spiced Pear and Chipotle are seasonal flavors.
