Belvedere Single Estate Rye: Smogory Forest

Carlos Mendez — Beautifully balanced

8/10

One of the most well-crafted vodkas I've tasted. The black pepper promises quality, and the palate delivers with Rich and full-bodied. Nothing feels harsh or out of place. The pepper ties it all together. I tried it neat, chilled, and in a Moscow Mule — it shines in all three. The rye base gives it a distinctive character. Can't recommend it highly enough.

Petra Novak — Decent everyday vodka

6/10

A reliable pour that won't blow your mind but does the job. The nose has Complex and layered — salted caramel — the review is accurate there. The palate gives you rye spice, 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 a savoury mineral edge is clean.

Wei Zhang — Simply brilliant

10/10

I keep coming back to this bottle and appreciating the subtlety. The toasted bread on the nose is genuinely there if you take a moment to notice. On the palate, Beautifully crafted single-estate expression is rich and satisfying, with dark honey with a velvety texture developing. A vodka that rewards attention. At 40% ABV, the proof is perfectly judged.