JJ Whitley Artisanal Vodka — Lancashire Wheat at an Honest Price
Wheat 37.5% ABV ABV Halewood Artisanal Spirits
4 June 2026
Good but not great
Decent vodka for the price. The nose is clean — I got the Clean and simple with soft wheat that the review mentions — but the palate didn't wow me. The mild vanilla is fine but nothing special, and I'd have preferred more character coming through. That said, the Short is clean enough. Works well in cocktails where you don't need a premium bottle.
29 March 2026
Simply brilliant
I keep coming back to this bottle and appreciating the subtlety. The Clean and simple with soft wheat on the nose is genuinely there if you take a moment to notice. On the palate, an easy-going warmth is rich and satisfying, with Uncomplicated but well-made developing. A vodka that rewards attention. At 37.5% ABV, the proof is perfectly judged.
27 March 2026
Solid middle-of-the-road
It's a solid vodka. The nose has Clean and simple with soft wheat and vanilla, but on the palate the an easy-going warmth doesn't quite deliver the complexity I was hoping for. The clean is a bit brief. Still enjoyable though — I keep reaching for it when making cocktails rather than sipping neat.
