George Benham’s Vodka After distillation, D. George Benham’s Vodka Vodka is proofed down with water from our 246-foot deep well which draws from a natural Russian River tributary. They reduce the water's naturally high mineral content through reverse osmosis, adding a bright, crisp flavor component to their vodka. They then gently filter the spirit through neutral charcoal to amplify the smooth texture of the vodka prior to bottling. The balanced flavor profile lends itself to a wide range of classic and contemporary cocktails.