Stoli Vanilla Vodka — Madagascan Indulgence
Flavoured 37.5% ABV ABV Latvijas Balzams
4 June 2026
Expected more
Not terrible but not worth the premium. The nose promised Rich Madagascan vanilla and caramel and soft grain sweetness, but the palate is flat and the dry close disappears too quickly. I've had better vodkas at half the price. The gentle sweetness balanced by a subtle peppery spice the review describes wasn't apparent to me. Perhaps I got a bad bottle.
25 March 2026
My new favourite vodka
Third bottle in and it just gets better. The nose opens with caramel and soft grain sweetness — I also picked up warm custard that the review mentions. On the palate, Not cloying or artificial is spot on, and there's a Creamy and fresh with genuine vanilla character that makes this incredibly smooth. The finish closes with smooth with lingering vanilla cream and a clean. This has become my go-to. Makes an incredible Martini too.
