Smirnoff Triple Distilled Vodka 70cl

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Crystal head’s skull bottles are iconic, but we wanted to know if the spirit — which is filtered through diamonds — lived up to the premium price tag. Grain vodka starts from 96% concentrated alcohol of pure rye, which is mixed with water. The taste is therefore quite potent. Usually, grain vodkas are sold in countries with long winter seasons. You can flavour grain vodka without taking away from the rich alcohol content by adding lemon or lime skins, for example. The Rise and Rise of Vodka East London’s 58 & Co Distillery has created this Gold-winning vodka entirely from 100% British wheat spirit. Asda has revealed several new and exclusive drink lines, perfect for any celebration or ideal as a gift. These exciting releases bring to life Asda’s new, own-label brand , The Distiller, and expand on its existing Extra Special alcohol range. For those looking for a little extra indulgence or an after-dinner digestif, Asda has revealed two new flavoured Cream Liqueurs; an Extra Special Blonde Chocolate Cream Liqueur and an Extra Special Chocolate Orange Cream Liqueur. These are also both endorsed by the Good Housekeeping Institute.

The Vodka – Rye category is where the champion of the tasting was located. Belvedere Organic Infusions Pear & Ginger was praised for making two flavours that are not typically easy to get right work in harmony, giving real authenticity to both. Ya know, in the early days there were several distilleries in Scotland that used to triple distill, but as time went by, some dropped their triple-distillation practice and others simply went out of business. One of those that I would have loved to try was Talisker, one of favourite malts. Buy it here (Dan Murphy’s) Buy it here (BWS) Buy it here (Liquorland) Image: Supplied | Spirytus Rektyfikowany 21. Spirytus RektyfikowanyThere’s also the issue of cost and time versus quality. You can’t argue that distilling a third time takes more time and has to cost more, there’s no getting around it. If it made for a better whisky, you might see premium brands doing it and touting it on their branding… but they don’t. Polish vodka is revered around the world, and Belvedere is our go-to brand. The brand skips the filtration step altogether, which allows the subtle rye flavour to shine through. Made in North America with 100% corn, Ignite uses a series of column stills to perform a water-washed distillation. To maintain strict quality and taste profiles, it is then blended with measurements of UV charcoal-filtered water, before being bottled at 40% ABV. Next up is filtering, which gives vodka its clean mouthfeel. Although some craft distillers choose to skip this step altogether to impart a more unique flavour.

In the 2013 SF Spirits Competition, Auchentoshan Three Wood Single Malt Scotch won a Double Gold while their classic won a silver. So they win awards but they hardly run the table. Silent Pool has long reigned supreme in the battle of the gins, and now the team has created a British 100% rye vodka. Although fairly neutral, the panel enjoyed a raw almond nuttiness on the nose, that led to clean, fresh tasting pepper on the palate. What can you say about this excellent vodka that has completely permeated the alcohol market, as well as our culture in general? If you walk into a bar or liquor shop and you can’t see a bottle of this on the shelves, turn your arse around and find a place that takes its spirits seriously.Shop in store and online at asda.com now, ready to gift your friends or enjoy during the cosy season. One of the best potato vodka brands you can get your hands on, Chopin Potato Vodka has been the world’s most awarded over the years. The method used to distil and filter the potato starch gives a uniquely creamy and full-bodied flavour. The strong touches mean that it is the perfect standalone vodka, ideal for sipping neat. David T Smith, spirits writer, consultant and co-founder of the Craft Distilling Expo, chaired a second group. He was joined by: Stephen Kennard, of SMJK Consulting; Bryan Rodriguez, wine and spirits buyer at Harvey Nichols; and Ivan Dixon, independent spirits consultant.

The pinnacle of perfection for vodka-makers? Perhaps, it’s something very much like water. After all that’s what the word “vodka” actually means in Russian. Flavoured vodka has increased in popularity over recent years, as they are easy to drink and don’t require much effort as you don’t have to use mixers. Flavours are also highly varied, which means you can mix it up. You may think flavoured vodka sounds the same as infused vodka; however, they are very different. Flavoured vodka is made similar to plain vodka, with added sugar which increases to around 40% during the fermentation process. Any flavour can be fermented within the vodka. GrainCrafted in Austria, this rye vodka is distilled in small batches. Made from just two ingredients – Old World, non-GMO rye and oxygen-rich mountain spring water sourced from the Rhein River beneath the Alps. With zesty Seville orange and mellow chocolate notes, the Extra Special Orange Chocolate Cream Liqueur is a velvety smooth blend of double cream and triple distilled vodka. Buy it here (Hangar 1) Buy it here (Catch) Image: Supplied | Kástra Elión Vodka 11. Kástra Elión Vodka