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Rethinking Vodka: How Golden Eagle Is Shaping the Future of the Category

Vodka is at a crossroads. For decades, it’s been defined by neutrality. It was celebrated for being odorless, colorless, and tasteless. But today’s drinkers are demanding more. They want a...

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An Award-Winning Character Vodka - Golden Eagle Gets Another Gold!

An Award-Winning Character Vodka - Golden Eagle Gets...

By Jessica Rader

Golden Eagle spent the weekend at the Museum of Contemporary Art for the 16th San Diego Spirits Festival and had a wonderful time connecting with bartenders and buyers, as well as introducing spirits fans to...

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Golden Eagle Supports First Responders With Kevin Costner

Golden Eagle Supports First Responders With Kevin Co...

By Jessica Rader

On September 20, 2025, One805LIVE! hosted an incredible evening at Kevin Costner’s Summerland estate in support of first responders. The event brought together an extraordinary lineup of artists, including Trisha Yearwood, Good Charlotte, The Fray,...

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Golden Eagle featured in Tasting Panel Magazine

Golden Eagle featured in Tasting Panel Magazine

By Jessica Rader

The Tasting Panel’s September/October 2025 issue features a thoughtful feature of Golden Eagle Vodka titled “A New Definition.” The article traces founder Dakota Blaze Rader’s path from his early days in hospitality to the graduate...

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Golden Eagle Lands Gold at USA Spirits Ratings 2024!

Golden Eagle Lands Gold at USA Spirits Ratings 2024!

By Jessica Rader

Golden Eagle secured a Gold Medal and 92 points at the 2024 USA Spirits Ratings, judged by Beverage Trade Network’s panel of spirits experts. The USA Spirits Ratings Competition Consider this a behind-the-scenes tasting conducted...

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Espresso Martinis with Chef Curtis Stone

Espresso Martinis with Chef Curtis Stone

By Jessica Rader

At the intersection of world-class cuisine and refined spirits, something extraordinary happens. That moment came to life during the VIP Dinner of Nobleman Magazine’s Wine & Dine Weekend, where Golden Eagle Vodka had the honor...

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5 Questions with the CEO of Golden Eagle Vodka by Orange Coast Magazine

5 Questions with the CEO of Golden Eagle Vodka by Or...

By Jessica Rader

It’s a true pleasure to share that Orange Coast Magazine, Southern California’s leading voice in lifestyle and culture, recently sat down with our founder, Dakota Blaze Rader, for a feature titled “5 Questions With Dakota...

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Rethinking Vodka: How Golden Eagle Is Shaping the Future of the Category

Rethinking Vodka: How Golden Eagle Is Shaping the Fu...

Dakota Rader
By Dakota Rader

Vodka is at a crossroads. For decades, it’s been defined by neutrality. It was celebrated for being odorless, colorless, and tasteless. But today’s drinkers are demanding more. They want a story. They want a standard....

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Vodka’s Place at the Fine Dining Table: Why Top Chefs and Sommeliers Are Taking It Seriously Again

Vodka’s Place at the Fine Dining Table: Why Top Chef...

Dakota Rader
By Dakota Rader

For far too long, vodka has been an afterthought on the fine dining menu and diminished to cocktail lists while its more expressive spirit cousins took center stage. But that tide is shifting. A growing...

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Character Vodka vs. Neutral Vodka: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

Character Vodka vs. Neutral Vodka: What’s the Differ...

Dakota Rader
By Dakota Rader

The vodka category is evolving. For years, neutrality was the benchmark. The less you could taste, the more refined it was considered to be. But a growing segment of producers and consumers alike are beginning...

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Dark Northern Red Wheat: The Aristocrat of Grains

Dark Northern Red Wheat: The Aristocrat of Grains

Dakota Rader
By Dakota Rader

There’s a reason we chose Dark Northern Red Wheat as the foundation of Golden Eagle Vodka. It was an intentional choice rooted in flavor, structure, and legacy. This particular wheat varietal, often referred to as...

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Montana, Terroir, and the Spirit of the American West

Montana, Terroir, and the Spirit of the American West

Dakota Rader
By Dakota Rader

When we set out to create Golden Eagle Vodka, we knew that our product had to reflect something far greater than just our process or our grain. It had to embody a way of life...

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What Single Distillation Really Means; And Why We Only Do It Once

What Single Distillation Really Means; And Why We On...

Dakota Rader
By Dakota Rader

In an era where over-processing is often mistaken for quality, Golden Eagle Vodka embraces a philosophy of precision: one perfect distillation. While many vodkas are distilled three, five, or even more times, we believe that...

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