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Maxwell Green on Belvedere Organic Vodka — Polish Rye Purity

7/10

Pleasant enough

I can see why people rate this but it's not quite my favourite. The white pepper is clean — really approachable — but the palate is a touch too neutral for my preferences. The Gloriously smooth with rye spice is smooth and easy, which makes it good for vodka newcomers. I was expecting a bit more character given the editorial score.

Herbert Muller on Lindisfarne Toffee & Vodka Liqueur — Holy Island Indulgence

6/10

Decent everyday vodka

A reliable pour that won't blow your mind but does the job. The nose has Rich butterscotch and toffee sweetness — the review is accurate there. The palate gives you with intense toffee flavour dominating throughout, which is fine but a bit safe. I keep reaching for other bottles when I want to sip neat, but for cocktails it's hard to complain. The Short and sweet with lingering caramel notes is clean.

Aiko Tanaka on Arbikie Nadar Vodka — Climate-Positive Scottish Pea Spirit

10/10

A standout bottle

Tried this side by side with several competitors at a tasting and it stands head and shoulders above them. The nose gives you gentle white pepper — it's immediately apparent this is quality. Then the palate opens up with white chocolate and the peas character shines through. The Medium-long. I've already ordered another bottle. Excellent work from Arbikie Distillery.

Carlos Mendez on Moskovskaya Vodka — A Century-Old Recipe That Still Delivers

8/10

Simply brilliant

I keep coming back to this bottle and appreciating the subtlety. The white pepper emerges on deeper inspection on the nose is genuinely there if you take a moment to notice. On the palate, with a mild grain character and gentle warmth is rich and satisfying, with wonderful depth developing. A vodka that rewards attention. At 38% ABV, the proof is perfectly judged.

Sibel Nur on Finlandia Vodka — Finnish Glacial Spring Purity

5/10

Not for me

I wanted to like this more than I did. The nose has Clean and crisp with soft barley grain but on the palate there's a harshness that I wasn't expecting from the review. The clean minerality described didn't come through for me. The mineral fade and gentle grain warmth has a burn where I wanted clean warmth. Others clearly rate it highly so it may be personal preference. Won't be buying another bottle though.

Victor Osei on Tito's Handmade Vodka

6/10

Better than expected

Mixed feelings. On the nose I got the Clean and slightly sweet with corn — that part is nice. But the Very approachable didn't match the promise for me. Mid-palate feels a bit thin. Still, it's better than many bottles at this price and the clean with gentle corn sweetness is reasonable. Worth trying at least once, especially in a Martini.

Jason Steel on Koskenkorva Original Vodka — Finnish Barley Distilled 250 Times Over

8/10

Beautifully balanced

One of the most well-crafted vodkas I've tasted. The Practically odourless in the best possible sense promises quality, and the palate delivers with Silky smooth with a remarkably clean mouthfeel. Nothing feels harsh or out of place. The leaving almost no aftertaste ties it all together. I tried it neat, chilled, and in a Moscow Mule — it shines in all three. The finnish barley base gives it a distinctive character. Can't recommend it highly enough.

Priscilla Nunes on Aval Dor Seaberry Vodka — Cornish Sea Buckthorn Tartness

7/10

Better than expected

Mixed feelings. On the nose I got the Tart sea buckthorn berries — that part is nice. But the Fruity and tart with vibrant sea buckthorn character didn't match the promise for me. Mid-palate feels a bit thin. Still, it's better than many bottles at this price and the a clean is reasonable. Worth trying at least once, especially in a Martini.

Penelope Hart on Orkisz Spelt Vodka — Ancient Polish Grain Revived

8/10

Simply brilliant

I keep coming back to this bottle and appreciating the subtlety. The Mild and subtle with nutty spelt grain on the nose is genuinely there if you take a moment to notice. On the palate, toasted nuts is rich and satisfying, with Soft and delicate with spelt sweetness developing. A vodka that rewards attention. At 40% ABV, the proof is perfectly judged.

Daniel Oyama on Absolut Drop Vodka — Limited Edition for Change

7/10

Pleasant enough

I can see why people rate this but it's not quite my favourite. The Clean winter wheat is clean — really approachable — but the palate is a touch too neutral for my preferences. The Smooth and medium-bodied with wheat sweetness is smooth and easy, which makes it good for vodka newcomers. I was expecting a bit more character given the editorial score.

Annika Svensson on Mikkeller Simcoe Dry Hopped Vodka — Piney, Earthy Hop Innovation

9/10

A standout bottle

Tried this side by side with several competitors at a tasting and it stands head and shoulders above them. The nose gives you More savoury and herbaceous than its Citra sibling — it's immediately apparent this is quality. Then the palate opens up with More challenging than the Citra but equally fascinating and the danish wheat character shines through. The finish is clean and lingering. I've already ordered another bottle. Excellent work from Mikkeller Spirits.

Isla McCallister on Portobello Road Calabrian Bergamot Vodka — Italian Sunshine in a London Spirit

10/10

Simply brilliant

I keep coming back to this bottle and appreciating the subtlety. The Intensely aromatic bergamot zest on the nose is genuinely there if you take a moment to notice. On the palate, delicate lavender is rich and satisfying, with wonderful depth developing. A vodka that rewards attention. At 40% ABV, the proof is perfectly judged.

Aria Kim on Ketel One Vodka — Dutch Family Heritage Since 1691

8/10

A standout bottle

Tried this side by side with several competitors at a tasting and it stands head and shoulders above them. The nose gives you white pepper — it's immediately apparent this is quality. Then the palate opens up with gentle citrus and the wheat character shines through. The finish is clean and lingering. I've already ordered another bottle. Excellent work from Nolet Distillery.

Daisy Miller on Crystal Head Onyx Vodka — Agave-Based Audacity

10/10

A real gem

Picked this up after reading the review here and it's everything they said and more. The a distinctive sweet agave note drew me in from the first pour. On the palate, Smooth and green with agave sweetness are elegant rather than aggressive — exactly what you want from a quality vodka. The Medium with lingering green herbs is clean and inviting. Makes a brilliant Martini and equally good sipped neat. This will be a permanent fixture on my shelf.

Ingrid Holm on Smirnoff Black Label — Premium Pot-Distilled Purity

9/10

Smirnoff Black Label — Premium Pot-Distilled Purity is outstanding

The nose on this is lovely — I immediately got light citrus and a hint of charcoal minerality and subtle vanilla. On the palate, the Smooth and pure with clean grain character is beautifully done, and the clean and smooth with lingering grain and a dry. I agree with the editorial review — this is a seriously impressive vodka. Tried it neat at room temperature first, then chilled from the freezer. Both excellent, but neat at room temp shows off the character better.

Celeste Moreno on Eristoff Vodka — Georgian Heritage, Triple-Distilled Smoothness

7/10

Solid middle-of-the-road

It's a solid vodka. The nose has Clean and neutral with a mild creaminess and some subtlety, but on the palate the if somewhat featureless doesn't quite deliver the complexity I was hoping for. The Short and clean with minimal aftertaste is a bit brief. Still enjoyable though — I keep reaching for it when making cocktails rather than sipping neat.

Samir Patel on One Botanical Vodka — Sage-Led Aromatic Craft Spirit

9/10

Worth every penny

I was reading the tasting notes in the review and thought they sounded too good to be true for a vodka, but they're accurate. The vanilla is genuinely there, the a herbal complexity delivers, and the white pepper is exactly as described. Served this at a tasting with friends last weekend — everyone was surprised how much character it has. We did a blind comparison against two other brands and this won hands down.

Yuki Nakamura on Wyborowa Vodka — Poland's Historic Rye Classic Since 1927

9/10

Blown away by this vodka

Bought this on the strength of the review here and I'm so glad I did. The a subtle bread-crust note on the nose are subtle but present, and the palate delivers — a gentle warmth with sweet cereal. The finish has Short to medium that proves vodka is far from flavourless. Hats off to Polmos Poznan — this is exceptional craft. Already on my second bottle.

Tiffany Nguyen on Square One Cucumber Vodka — Organic Rye Meets Garden Fresh

9/10

Blown away by this vodka

Bought this on the strength of the review here and I'm so glad I did. The rye spice underneath on the nose are subtle but present, and the palate delivers — while the cucumber keeps things bright and refreshing with The organic rye base provides gentle spice and texture. The finish has Short and crisp with a clean cucumber fade that proves vodka is far from flavourless. Hats off to Square One Distillery — this is exceptional craft. Already on my second bottle.

Aiko Tanaka on Sapling Vodka — British Wheat with a Conscience

9/10

Worth every penny

I was reading the tasting notes in the review and thought they sounded too good to be true for a vodka, but they're accurate. The a fresh is genuinely there, the approachable profile delivers, and the sweet wheat fade and gentle warmth is exactly as described. Served this at a tasting with friends last weekend — everyone was surprised how much character it has. We did a blind comparison against two other brands and this won hands down.

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