Belvedere Vodka, 70cl

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A whopping 3kg of British potatoes go into each and every bottle of Portobello Road’s vodka, which is made at the brand’s Notting Hill distillery. This particular edition was crafted using rye grown on a single estate in Smogóry, a village in Poland surrounded by forests. Although fairly neutral, the panel enjoyed a raw almond nuttiness on the nose, that led to clean, fresh tasting pepper on the palate. We love it when the underdog beats the big brands, and this small South African spirit seriously impressed our panel. You’re left with a spirit with a botanical edge — slightly sweet and floral — with a hint of minerality and citrus that scored well with our panel.

If you're looking for a bit of heat in your cocktails, then Belvedere has you covered with its Ginger Zest expression! Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. Our panel – made up of 10-accredited spirits experts and vodka-loving consumers – put 20 vodkas to the test. For a long time, the best vodkas were judged on their neutrality (the less flavour the better, right? If you’re going to go for Absolut, you should make it Elyx — the brand’s most premium bottle in the range.Smooth and creamy, it’s incredibly unique and well worth a try if you’re looking for a characterful vodka. It reminded testers of the brand’s gin, with a floral-led juniper note, lemon peel and black pepper. The ingredients are all organic and with no sugar or additives included along the way – it's brimming with warming natural fruit and spice character. Belvedere Heritage 176 takes inspiration from Polish distilling traditions, using centuries-old rye malting techniques. Unlike others, it’s made with sugarcane, and has a bright citrus note, with a tickle of black pepper.

The brand, which is based in Latvia, has also announced it is no longer sourcing ingredients from Russia. Regularly checking out the latest restaurants, bars and product launches, Stacey also loves experimenting with recipes at home, and is a WSET-certified wine and spirits expert, with over 10 years of experience in the business. He holds the WSET Level 2 in wine, a Level 3 in spirits and has a particular interest in agave spirits. The subtle grassy nose moves into a bitter, prickly heat on the palate, rounded off with a hint of black pepper on the finish. Bacon Bloody Mary — a truly outrageous start to the weekend, try updating your beloved Bloody Mary with real bacon and plenty of spice.If that wasn't enough, if you press a button on the base of this rather impressively large bottle, it illuminates. Check it out, here we have a jeroboam (that's a whole three litres) of the iconic quadruple-distilled Polish vodka that is Belvedere! Taste-wise, this smooth, aromatic British vodka has a light floral element, underscored with fresh lemon oil. Characterised by a super smooth mouthfeel, testers found it rich and creamy with complex notes of apple, toffee and banana. Soft and smooth, with hints of cream and spice, this vodka is quadruple-distilled with purified water from Belvedere’s own artesian wells.

The eco-friendly choice minimises waste by taking the by-product whey left over from the brand’s cheese production. Fresh and sweet, those lingering grassy notes had us coming back for more, with well-integrated alcohol that’s best served straight from the freezer. Also sign me up for newsletters so I can get special offers, recommendations, and expert advice to my inbox!To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Our panel of WSET-certified experts and consumers sipped 20 different vodkas neat, then diluted each with water to soften the alcohol and bring out the core flavours. The small-batch spirit is made from sugarcane and won our panel over with its bright citrus notes and hint of black pepper.

And while rum is often associated with sunnier climates (such as the Caribbean), and tequila coming strictly from Mexico, vodka is a much more global spirit. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development.Deliciously bitter, it’s ideal in a vodka negroni, with a creamy mouthfeel and smooth as silk finish. You’ll get homemade bread, warm and buttered, sweet honey and rough sea salt, a hint of caramel, and delicate notes of marzipan. We wouldn’t suggest pouring it over your cereal, but Black Cow’s innovative vodka is indeed made from milk.