Pour it. Stock it. Write about it.
A $20 liter that took silver at the 2026 Bartender Spirits Awards, and 15% of its profits pays down student loans. Everything a buyer or a writer needs is on this page.
The facts.
| What it is | Vodka, 80 proof (40% ABV) |
|---|---|
| How it's made | Grain spirit distilled to 190 proof, filtered eight times in Chicago. Nothing added: no sugar, no glycerin, no citric acid. |
| Size and price | 1 liter, $20 suggested retail |
| Award | Silver, 86 points, Bartender Spirits Awards 2026 |
| Who makes it | SINTAX Spirits LLC, Chicago, Illinois. Independently owned since 2024. |
| The mission | 15% of profits funds one student loan payment at a time, up to $1,000, drawn at random. |
| Where it's sold | Bars and 50+ liquor stores across Chicago |
| How to order | Direct from us. We self-distribute in the Chicago area through Wolf Point Distilling. |
For bars and stores.
In the Chicago area you order straight from us. We self-distribute through Wolf Point Distilling, so there is no distributor to chase: tell us what you need and we get a case to you.
New to SINTAX? Tell us where you are and what you pour or stock. We'll write back with pricing and a sell sheet, and we can bring a bottle by so you can taste it first. We also run in-store tastings for the stores that carry us.
Outside the Chicago area? Write anyway and we'll tell you what we can do.
For press.
Use these freely in coverage of SINTAX. For interviews, samples or anything not on this page, write to us.
- Bottle photo (WebP)
- Bartender Spirits Awards 2026 silver medal (SVG)
- Brand card (JPG, 1200 by 630)
Founders' story and the giveaway: About, Giveaway, Official rules.