Black Cow Vodka

Zero Waste to Wonderful Taste – since 2012 – Black Cow is the world’s first Pure Milk Vodka. Made in West Dorset using what is left over from grass grazed cows milk after making cheese. Using milk as the only source ingredient is what makes Black Cow vodka so deliciously smooth.

The invention of West Dorset dairy farmer, Jason Barber, Black Cow is designed to be sustainable. According to current research producing spirits from waste whey uses less water than grain based spirit, reduces CO2 emissions and the environmental impacts of cheese making and spirit production.

Black Cow is based on a farm in the heart of West Dorset, a cross-country ramble several miles from Beaminster. They like to keep things simple so they do most things there on the farm. Jason’s 250-strong herd of dairy cows graze on nearby fields and their vodka is distilled and bottled at the farm by hand. Black Cow also have a Bar & Kitchen where they host tastings, workshops and other events.

At Black Cow they know milk is precious, so they don’t waste a drop. It starts with separating the milk into curds and whey. The curds make the cheese but, often, the whey ends up going to waste. We take that whey and, using a secret distilling process, turn it into the ‘world’s smoothest vodka’. So smooth you can drink it till the cows come home.

Perfect to sip neat or mix in a long drink or cocktail.