Vestal Black Cherry Vodka, 70 cl

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Just like wines, Vestal release their drinks with vintages, and with the region where the potatoes were grown listed up-front, as these factors affect the resulting spirit. Memories may exist of luminous jars of sweet-steeped booze lingering behind the bar to entrap unwary students, but this is seldom the case anymore. A complex methodology, involving marmalade and Seville and Valencia oranges going through maceration, redistillation, further maceration and final filtering, leaves you with a spirit bursting with the flavour and intensity of good marmalade.

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Seasonal rhubarb can be showcased in this strawberry and rhubarb vodka that lasts in the cupboard for up to a year. Possibly not as heralded as the craft gin and independent whisky revivals, but just as heartening, is the sight of vodka distillers experimenting with interesting ingredients and methods.Also sign me up for newsletters so I can get special offers, recommendations, and expert advice to my inbox! With a very smooth, slightly creamy vodka base as a platform, it’s fully flavoured but not too sweet. Hailing from the quiet county of Northamptonshire, Jelley's vodka launched in 2015 and is accredited as organic by the Soil Association. A densely fruity flavoured vodka here from the Vestal range, packed to the brim with black cherry decadence.

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Something more experimental comes courtesy of Ciroc; the French vodka is made using snap-frost grapes rather than grain, potatoes or corn. But you’ll get something closer to herbaceous mezcal on the palate, albeit one with a creamy mouthfeel and some hints of white pepper and nutmeg. We were impressed by the extremely intense aromas on opening – juicy tropical fruit leaps out instantly. Rather than lean towards the syrupy grenadine side of things, the pomegranate offers a light touch, restraining the rosemary and adding structure without dominating.Although Moorland Spirit Co is primarily a gin producer, this vodka flavoured by Douglas fir tips is a diamond in its own right. Herefordshire potato farmer William Chase set up Chase Distillery after enjoying the success of his earlier venture, Tyrrells crisps. And so, to the nose; here a delightful hit of cherry (obviously), is followed by suggestions of cacao and marzipan.

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It does have clear fragrant vanilla sweetness (but there’s no added sugar), with almost butterscotch notes yet simple freshness. Excellent simply as a sipping spirit, it has more than enough in it to lift a simple martini or sour and would happily present new aspects to most gin cocktails. This latest launch from a vodka industry stalwart adds a splash of fun to the world of flavoured vodkas. A great option for those who don’t want a sweet flavoured vodka, the fresh ginger is dominant on the nose and continues onto the palate.Associated with stone fruit, citrus and pine when used in beer, it gives the clean, smooth vodka base a delightful lifting accent. These are pressed and infused into the vodka for four days to impart their flavour (and gentle pink-orange hue) and the berry flavour bursts through the finished drink. The nose is lightly fruity, with hints of the sharp-sweet juiciness of pomegranate, but the rosemary is more prevalent, with clean, aromatic, refreshing top notes. A double gold winner at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, this rich Polish potato vodka is made from a single distilling process, to keep the signature potato base flavour and characteristics intact.