Chase Aged Marmalade Vodka — Seville Orange Brilliance from Herefordshire
Flavoured 40% ABV ABV Chase DistilleryDisappointing for the price
Bit disappointed. The nose is fine — I got some Intensely aromatic with bright Seville orange marmalade — but on the palate it's too one-dimensional. At £30.50, I expect more character. The finish drops off quickly. The tasting notes in the review didn't match my experience. Might work better in cocktails than neat.
My new favourite vodka
Third bottle in and it just gets better. The nose opens with bitter peel — I also picked up a gentle toasty sweetness that the review mentions. On the palate, Rich and full-bodied is spot on, and there's a richness that makes this incredibly smooth. The finish closes with a satisfying warmth. This has become my go-to. Makes an incredible Martini too.
Expected more
Not terrible but not worth the premium. The nose promised Intensely aromatic with bright Seville orange marmalade and bitter peel, but the palate is flat and the finish disappears too quickly. I've had better vodkas at half the price. The Rich and full-bodied the review describes wasn't apparent to me. Perhaps I got a bad bottle.