X Muse Heritage Barley Vodka — Tenth Muse, Double Barley
Craft 40% ABV ABV X Muse Distillery
18 March 2026
A real gem
Picked this up after reading the review here and it's everything they said and more. The vanilla drew me in from the first pour. On the palate, a complex are elegant rather than aggressive — exactly what you want from a quality vodka. The barley-sweet close is clean and inviting. Makes a brilliant Martini and equally good sipped neat. This will be a permanent fixture on my shelf.
23 February 2026
X Muse Heritage Barley Vodka — Tenth Muse, Double Barley is outstanding
The nose on this is lovely — I immediately got vanilla and a subtle floral elegance. On the palate, the layered sweetness is beautifully done, and the barley-sweet close. 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.
22 February 2026
Beautifully balanced
One of the most well-crafted vodkas I've tasted. The a subtle floral elegance promises quality, and the palate delivers with layered sweetness. Nothing feels harsh or out of place. The a clean ties it all together. I tried it neat, chilled, and in a Moscow Mule — it shines in all three. The barley (plumage archer and marris otter) base gives it a distinctive character. Can't recommend it highly enough.
