J.J. Whitley Artisanal Gold Vodka, 70cl

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JJ Whitley Russia Distillery in 2020, moving production of its JJ Whitley vodka from England to St Petersburg to ‘further enhance the provenance and quality’ of the brand. David T Smith, founder of the Craft Distilling Expo, chaired the first panel, which included: Sarah Miller, founder of the Gin A Ding Ding blog; and Bernadette Pamplin, founder of the Under the Ginfluence blog.

J.J Whitley Gold Artisanal Russian Vodka is made using thevery best quality Russian winter wheat and water from their Artisan well.It may not be reproduced in any way whatsoever without Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited prior consent, nor without due acknowledgement. While every effort is made to ensure these files are correct, please make sure you read the product labels carefully to understand what allergens, ingredients and nutritional values are present in the products before consuming. Halewood Artisanal Spirits is to move production of JJ Whitley Vodka back to UK in response to Russia’s military action against Ukraine. While we have taken care in preparing this summary and believe it to be accurate, it is not a substitute for reading the product packaging and label prior to use. The Welsh bottling is five-times distilled and charcoal-filtered, made with pure glacier water and a hint of barley spirit.

Founded in 1978, family-owned Halewood owns and manages 11 main distilleries and one craft brewery and distributes to 75 countries, including the UK, South Africa, Canada, Australia, China and Germany. The company currently employs about 950 people and produces a number of different branded spirits, including Crabbies Alchoholic Ginger Beer, Dead Man’s Fingers Rum, Aber Falls and Liverpool Gin. UK-based Halewood Artisanal Spirits has moved production of its JJ Whitley vodka back to England, two years after it opened a multi-million-pound distillery for the brand in Russia.Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Halewood said it would move production of JJ Whitley back to the company’s distillery in Chorley, Lancashire, with immediate effect. The vodka is made by combining Nemiroff Vodka with honey, pepper and fresh pear, delivering “pear drops” on the nose and “authentic pear flavour” on the palate. Starting today, the campaign is asking people around the world, and across the drinks industry to get involved, in whatever way they can. The brand is co-owned by BBC 1Xtra presenter Lady Leshurr, and also won awards for its blueberry and raspberry-flavoured expressions. Halewood was “100% opposed to the Russian Army invasion of Ukraine”, and as a result had moved “some production back to our site in Chorley with immediate effect”, a spokeswoman said.

Multiple brands, particularly those from Eastern European countries, were able to sustain or substantially grow volumes last year in the face of never‐before‐seen adversity brought about by the pandemic. Delivering a a “nice texture and mouthfeel”, the liquid was also praised for its “character and interesting finish” in the Vodka – Rye flight. The Drinkers For Ukraine initiative is a fundraising drive to support the International Red Cross humanitarian relief effort in Ukraine. However, the bans have been criticised for having a potentially limited economic impact on Russia, as many popular ‘Russian’ vodka brands are not distilled or bottled there. We also use non-essential cookies to help us improve the experience for visitors, learn about how our site is being used and help ensure we produce relevant, findable content.

Perfect Serve – We recommend pairing this premium vodka with a premium tonic such as London Essence’s delicate Bitter Orange and Elderflower tonic water.

Artisanal well water and Russian winter wheat are used to craft this exceptional Russian vodka from J.Fats and oils giant AAK issued this statement yesterday (3 March): "AAK has decided to temporarily halt deliveries to, and sales in, Russia. It then goes through a unique process whereby it slowly passes through a filter of the most exemplary gold silk thread. We have been proudly recognised by the Retail Industry Awards for our efforts picking up Convenience Retailer of the Year and Multiple Community Retailer of the Year 2022. A premium Russian vodka presented in an eye-catching golden bottle which will look great at your next party.