Koskenkorva 60% is a high-strength vodka from Finland, made for those who want a distinctly dry, neutral base with serious backbone. The style is classic “vodka-clean” — crystal clear, straightforward and free from pronounced aromatic quirks — but with a noticeable warmth and intensity thanks to its high ABV. That makes it especially useful behind the bar when you want structure and lift in mixed drinks without adding extra flavor.
In the glass it’s perfectly clear. The nose is subtle and clean, with a faint grain note and a fresh alcoholic brightness. On the palate it’s dry and direct with a clean mouthfeel, followed by a long, warming finish. It performs best served well chilled, or as the “engine” in cocktails where the other ingredients provide the aromatics.
Use and serving
Koskenkorva 60% works in classic and modern cocktails when you want a neutral profile with extra power — for example in long drinks, or as a boosting component in mixed recipes. It can also be used for infusions and flavor extractions, where the higher strength may help pull flavors faster and more effectively.
Serve very cold. In cocktails, measure carefully and adjust recipes — at 60% ABV it brings intensity and heat quickly.
The producer behind Koskenkorva
Koskenkorva is one of Finland’s best-known spirits brands and is produced by Anora (formerly Altia). Production is linked to the Koskenkorva distillery in the village of Koskenkorva in Ilmajoki, in South Ostrobothnia. The brand is built around a Nordic simplicity idea: few ingredients, a clean process, and a result that’s easy to use.
The raw material is grain (barley) together with pure water. The distillery uses continuous distillation across multiple columns to achieve a spirit that is as clean and neutral as possible. Anora also highlights a strong sustainability focus around the site and brand — including the use of renewable electricity (wind power), energy-efficient production, and utilizing by-products from barley processing and distillation.
