Imported Vodka 2014
 

Best Premium Imported Vodka - 2014

The Great Imported Vodka Tasting of 2014

 

VODKA TASTING RESULTS:

 

Danzka Vodka

DOUBLE-GOLD MEDAL WINNERS:

Danzka
(Denmark)
Danish wheat-based, demineralized Nordic underground water, six-column distillation.

Nose: Vibrant citrus, herbs, cinnamon, subtle mint, grain, clean, lovely.
Palate: Bitter chocolate, raisin, grapes, banana, hint of melon, herbs, floral, oaky, silky, classic, exciting.
Finish: Spicy, clean, elegant.

Double Gold Medal
Double Gold medal



Empire Rockefeller
(France)
Organic winter wheat from the Cognac region, French spring water filtered through Champagne limestone, distilled 6 times.

Nose: Zesty, honey.
Palate: Apple, pear, coconut, fruity, honeysuckle, creamy vanilla, butter cream, nuts, raw almonds, nutmeg, coffee, silky, perfect.
Finish: Coffee, pleasant.

Double Gold Medal
Double Gold medal



Empire Rockefeller Vodka


Esmé Black Shield Vodka



Esmé Black Shield
(France)
Wheat grown in the Champagne region, spring water, five times distilled.

Nose: Vanilla, vanilla cake frosting, grain, pastry dough, almond oil, floral, grassy, anise, slight citrus, wet stone.
Palate: Almond oil, rye, white peppercorn, herbal, anise, mint, grain, pastry dough, vanilla, creamy, cherry notes.
Finish: Peppery, grassy, slight grain, slightly creamy, rich, smooth, sweet.

Double Gold Medal
Double Gold medal



Purity
(Sweden)
Organic winter wheat and malted barley, mix of deionized water and natural mineral rich water, distilled 34 times. Certified organic.

Nose: Coffee, chocolate, hint of almond, citrus notes.
Palate: Creamy vanilla, cream, almond oil, almond, herbal, peppercorn, peppery, white pepper, grain, potato, mineral.
Finish: Citrus, cocoa, almond, creamy, soft, smooth, silky, delicate.

Double Gold Medal
Double Gold medal



Purity Vodka


Status Vodka



Status
(Ukraine)
Grain-based, artesian well water filtered 7 times, distilled 4 times.

Nose: Grain, potato skins, herbal, minty, delicate.
Palate: Orange, citrus, honey, creamy, herbal, grassy, rye, peppery, spicy, well-balanced, beautiful, classic.
Finish: Coffee, peppery, smooth, complex, beautiful.

Double Gold Medal
Double Gold medal



Belvedere
(Poland)
Gold rye based, artesian well water, 4 distillations.

Nose: Mineral, wet stone, hint of white pepper, mint, anise, crisp.
Palate: Grassy, herbal, mint, potato skin, mineral, rye, creme de cassis, nuts, vanilla, sweet cream, bright, ultra-smooth.
Finish: Crisp, slightly spicy, creamy, silky, soft, delicate, delicious.


Double Gold Medal
Double Gold medal



Belvedere Vodka


Moses Vodka



GOLD MEDAL WINNERS:

Moses
(Finland)
Sugarcane-based. Well water from Finland. Naturally organic. Certified kosher.

Nose: Pepper, licorice, subtle citrus notes, lively, complex.
Palate: Vanilla cream, honey, coconut, dough, grain, chicory, spicy, potato skin, fruity, rich.
Finish: Rich, robust, smooth, balanced, fantastic.

Gold Medal
Gold medal



Aylesbury Duck

(Canada)
Soft white winter wheat sourced from local farmers in the Western Rockies near Calgary, well water from Mendocino County California, triple distilled.

Nose: Lemon, creamy, yeast.
Palate: Bright herbal notes, mint, slight vanilla, potato skin, wheat, rye, grain, mineral, wet stone, mossy, silky, well-rounded.
Finish: Dry, dusty, zesty, light pepper, grassy.

Gold Medal
Gold medal



Aylesbury Duck Vodka


Silver Rocks Vodka



Silver Rocks
(Poland)
Rye-based, 4 times distilled, charcoal filtered.

Nose: Melon, grain.
Palate: Melon, citrus, vanilla, cream, cashews, grain, potato skin, black pepper, mineral, menthol.
Finish: Bread, toast, peppery, silky, complex.

Gold Medal
Gold medal



Aviv 613
(Israel)
Wheat and barley distilled 3 times, added to a 3 times distilled mash made from olives, figs, dates, grapes, and pomegranates, then distilled 1 more time, water from the Sea of Galilee.

Nose: Whipped cream, dough, toast, slate.
Palate: White peppercorn, peppery, herbal, grassy, slight citrus, rye, wet potato skin, clean mineral notes.
Finish: Cashews, pepper, light spice, creamy, woody elements, memorable.

Gold Medal
Gold medal



Aviv 631 Vodka


M.A. Signature Vodka



M.A. Signature
(Canada)
Canadian corn-based, herbal (Curcuma Longa) infused.

Nose: Lime, fruit, white peppercorn.
Palate: Melon notes, coconut, mango, pineapple, honey, cream, white peppercorn, black pepper, floral notes, herbs, slight mineral, balanced.
Finish: Creamy, fruity, dry, mild.

Gold Medal
Gold medal



Monopolowa
(Austria)
Potato based, triple distilled.

Nose: Mineral, floral, zesty.
Palate: Bitter orange, citrus, fruity, creamy vanilla, cream, rose petals, mint, white peppercorns, pepper, grain, nutty, hint of rye.
Finish: Hint of charcoal, clean, soft, gentle.

Gold Medal
Gold medal



Monopolowa Vodka


Heavy Water Vodka



Heavy Water
(Norway)
Scandinavian winter wheat, purified water from a 10,000 yrs old underground Swedish lake, distilled 5 times.

Nose: Subtle citrus, herbal, hay.
Palate: Bright citrus, powdered sugar, buttery, creamy, almond, rye, mint, spearmint, floral, celery, minerals.
Finish: Cedar, bread, hoppy, light mint, silky, satin pleasant.

Gold Medal
Gold medal



Ao
(Japan)
Japanese rice-based, bamboo filtration process, volcanic-origin water from Kyushu island.

Nose: Coconut, butterscotch dream, melon, cherry, fruity, light floral, approachable.
Palate: Grain, toast, pastry dough, potato, dusty, mineral, fruity, cherry, melon, honey, powdered sugar, herbal notes, peppery, white pepper.
Finish: Cocoa, creamy, peppery, mineral, very soft, delicate.

Gold Medal
Gold medal



Ao Vodka


Siku Vodka



Siku
(The Netherlands)
Grain-based, through a proprietary process the ice harvested from a Greenlandic glacier is never melted to water and with alcohol goes directly to vodka, distilled 5 times. Gluten-free.

Nose: Herbal, grassy, marine notes, mineral, approachable.
Palate: Light citrus, pepper, coca, floral, minty, vanilla, creamy, potato skin, wet stone, salty.
Finish: Rich, creamy, fresh, crisp.

Gold Medal
Gold medal



Blue Duck
(New Zealand)
7 distillations.

Nose: Citrus, herbal, grassy, clean, delicate.
Palate: Citrus, roasted nuts, toasty notes, vanilla, creamy, herbal, grassy, spicy, black pepper, balanced.
Finish: Crisp, fresh, pleasant.

Gold Medal
Gold medal



Blue Duck Vodka


MAMA Vodka



MAMA
(Denmark)
100% rye-based, 5 times distilled.

Nose: Leather, citrus, crisp.
Palate: Soft floral, herbal notes, grassy, almond oil, almond, hint of anise, cashews, vanilla, coffee, peppery, salty, mineral.
Finish: Creamy, hint of coconut, peppery, silky, delicate, very light.

Gold Medal
Gold medal



Belvedere Unfiltered
(Poland)
100% "Single Estate" Dankowskie Diamond Rye, artesian well water, 4 distillations, left unfiltered.

Nose: Apple, crisp, mint, coffee notes.
Palate: Cocoa, buttery, vanilla, grains, pastry dough, wet stone, clean menthol, pepper, very dry, well-balanced, perfect.
Finish: Cocoa, rich, soft, dry, lingering.

Gold Medal
Gold medal



Belvedere Unfiltered Vodka


I-Spirit Vodka



I-Spirit
(Italy)
Distilled 4 times from white wine from Friuli & Veneto and cereal grains, with water from the Dolomites. Active carbon filtered.

Nose: Fruity, citrus, zesty, toast notes.
Palate: Buttery, fruity, floral, mossy, peppery, mineral, cigar box, oaky notes.
Finish: Vanilla, woody, cedar, mineral, fresh, clean.

Gold Medal
Gold medal



Slovenia
(Slovenia)
Buckwheat & winter wheat based, water from the foot of the Julian Alps.

Nose: Grassy, grapefruit, wet stone.
Palate: Creamy vanilla, creamy, grapefruit, fruity, minty, slight pepper, herbal, floral.
Finish: Toast, creamy, spicy, pepper, smooth.

Gold Medal
Gold medal



Slovenia Vodka


Kruto Flawless Vodka

Kruto Flawless
(Ukraine)
Ukrainian wheat-based, carbon filtered 5 times, distilled 15 times.

Nose: Subtle coffee notes, vibrant, assertive.
Palate: Coffee, grains, molasses, sugar cane, sweet cream, vanilla, toffee, hint of melon, herbal, peppery, slight mint.
Finish: Soft, clean, spice, complex, Putin's dream.

Gold Medal
Gold medal



Global
(Italy)
European organic wheat-based, spring water from the Dolomites, 3 times distilled, 5 times filtered. Certified organic.

Nose: Lime, citrus notes, herbal, grain, charcoal, slate, clean, delicate.
Palate: Creamy, vanilla, buttery, dough, pastry dough, touch of rye, bergamot, citrus, hint of anise, herbal, mineral.
Finish: Cocoa, spicy, peppery, vibrant.

Gold Medal
Gold medal



Global Vodka


Ultimat Vodka



Ultimat
(Poland)
Wheat, rye and potato based, artesian well water, 4 times distilled.

Nose: Flowery, zesty, citrus, grassy, light grain, faint wood notes.
Palate: Citrus, bread, grain, hint of vanilla, creamy, butter cream, toffee, earthy, mineral, peppery.
Finish: Citrus notes, crisp, soft, delicate.

Gold Medal
Gold medal



SILVER MEDAL WINNERS:

Golia
(Mongolia)
Winter wheat-based, underground mountain well water fed from the Khuten Peak, distilled 6+ times through silver and platinum filters.

Nose: Perfectly neutral, delicate.
Palate: Berries, lemon, banana, melon, creamy, clotted cream, vanilla, nuts, anise, mineral, herbal, moss, dried leaves, floral, light spice, balanced.
Finish: Slight pepper, spice, moss, silky, robust, fresh, clean.

Silver Medal
Silver medal



Golia Vodka


VALT Vodka



VALT
(Scotland)
Scottish malted barley, Scottish mountain water from the Spey River, charcoal and chill filtration, quintuple micro-distilled using a copper still.

Nose: Caramel, vanilla, sweet cream, touch of cocoa, floral notes, herbal, zesty citrus.
Palate: Rye, grassy, slight citrus, potato skin, dusty mouthfeel, mineral, nutty, cashews, cream, buttery, butterscotch, toffee.
Finish: Caramel, buttered toast, mint, very light, silky, soft, incredibly smooth.

Silver Medal
Silver medal



Punzoné
(Italy)
Italian organic wheat, water from the Italian Alps, 5 times distilled.

Nose: Cocoa, soft cedar, herbal, zesty.
Palate: Coffee, vanilla, sugar cane, cedar notes, fruity, melon, anise, minty, grassy, mossy, wet stone, mineral.
Finish: Toast, slight pepper, subtle, soft.

Silver Medal
Silver medal



Punzoné Vodka


Kruto Original Vodka



Kruto Original
(Ukraine)
Ukrainian wheat-based, distilled 9 times, carbon filtered.

Nose: Toasted seeds, maple, floral notes.
Palate: Vanilla, coffee, nutty, anise, allspice, herbal, floral, minty, wet stone.
Finish: Coffee notes, spicy.

Silver Medal
Silver medal



Broken Shed
(New Zealand)
New Zealand whey-based, pure spring water sourced from both the North and South Islands, distilled 4 times.

Nose: Lemony, citrus, vanilla, herbal, crisp.
Palate: Rhubarb, grapes, citrus, almond oil, almond, butter cream, floral, zest, mineral, rich, complex.
Finish: Coffee notes, wet stone, spicy, crisp.

Silver Medal
Silver medal



Broken Shed Vodka


Babička Vodka



Babička
(Czech Republic)
Moravian corn, wormwood (extracted thujone), blend of natural mountain spring water and spring water from a 10,000 year old deep spring.

Nose: Lemon, lime, light melon notes, minty, very expressive, vibrant.
Palate: Woody, cigar box, melon, lime, citrus, grain, mint, anise, pastis, grassy, herbs, pine, mossy.
Finish: Cocoa, grain, mint, anise, fresh, lingering.

Silver Medal
Silver medal



Oval
(Austria)
The world's only 'structured' vodka, a unique and fully-patented process, 100% wheat-based, osmosis purified water.

Nose: Floral, herbal, fruity, blackberry, complex.
Palate: Blackberry, fruity, creamy vanilla, pepper, mineral, wet stones, cigar box, oak barrel.
Finish: Herbal notes, woody, elegant.

Silver Medal
Silver medal



Oval Vodka

 

 

 

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