It’s the Water: Meet the Pacific Northwest’s Olympia Artesian Vodka

Your next favorite vodka might come from closer to home than you think.

Olympia Artesian Vodka is a corn-based, gluten-free vodka made in Tumwater, Washington, with naturally mineral-rich artesian water.

Bottled at 80 proof, it brings a distinctly Pacific Northwest story to everything from a weekend Bloody Mary to your go-to vodka soda.

With growing availability across Washington and Oregon, Olympia is giving more people a reason to rethink their usual vodka order.

And it starts with the water.

A famous phrase. An actual water source.

“It’s the Water” has been connected to Olympia for generations. At Olympia Distilling Co., that connection is part of what goes into the bottle.

We source our water from Well #24 at Tumwater Valley Golf Course, one of the original wells that supplied the historic Olympia Brewery.

We use that naturally mineral-rich artesian water without filtering it before it goes into our vodka. Its source is a defining part of how we make Olympia—and a connection to Tumwater’s history that we’re proud to carry forward.

Why the water belongs in the conversation

People often ask what a vodka is made from. Corn, wheat, potatoes—the base ingredient gets plenty of attention.

Water deserves attention, too.

Water is added to distilled spirit to bring it to its finished bottling strength. For Olympia Artesian Vodka, that’s 40% alcohol by volume, or 80 proof. The water we choose is a major ingredient in the finished product.

Our choice is rooted right here in Tumwater: artesian water from a source that helped make the Olympia name famous.

Looking for a gluten-free vodka from the Pacific Northwest?

Meet Olympia.

Our original Olympia Artesian Vodka is made from corn and is gluten-free. It’s an option for people looking for a Washington-made vodka to keep on their bar, bring to a gathering, or order in a favorite cocktail.

Try it in a:

• Vodka soda with a squeeze of lime

• Bloody Mary with your favorite garnishes

• Moscow Mule with ginger beer and lime

• Martini made just the way you like it

If you’re making a gluten-free cocktail, check the mixers and other ingredients as well.

A growing brand across the Pacific Northwest

More people are discovering Olympia Artesian Vodka on retail shelves and behind the bar throughout Washington and Oregon.

You can find Olympia through retailers including Total Wine & More, Safeway, BevMo!, Grocery Outlet, Albertsons and independent stores, with availability varying by location and bottle size. Our 1.75-liter bottle is available at Total Wine locations across Washington, bringing a larger format to the Olympia lineup.

We’re building a brand that belongs in the everyday choices people make: what to stock at home, what to serve friends, and what to ask for when ordering a drink.

The next time you reach for the same vodka out of habit, give Olympia a place in the rotation. You may find your new regular.

It’s time to try Olympia

If you’re looking for a gluten-free Pacific Northwest vodka, start with one made here—with a water story that could only come from here.

Explore our Where to Find page for retailers, ask for Olympia Artesian Vodka at your local store or bar, or visit our tasting room in Tumwater.

Make your next pour Olympia. It’s the Water.