X Muse Heritage Barley Vodka — Tenth Muse, Double Barley

Nia Okafor — A real gem

8/10

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.

Olivia Park — X Muse Heritage Barley Vodka — Tenth Muse, Double Barley is outstanding

8/10

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.

Jason Steel — Beautifully balanced

10/10

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.