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Chopin Potato Vodka
Distiller Score 92
Chopin Potato Vodka has a dark, earthy aroma to be found but you have to really dig your nose in the glass to get it. The vodka is full, but soft on the palate with very little slickness on the mouth. An overall savory profile, the vodka has a little bite on the finish along with a gentle earthy finish.
Reviewed by Stephanie Moreno
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Chopin Wheat Vodka
Distiller Score 96
A moderately intense aroma of Wheat Thins fills your senses as you put your nose to the glass. As you taste, you can actually taste the wheat flavor which is a good thing. Which is not to say that the flavor is overwhelming or distracting. It's wheat, after all. Only slightly sweet on the tongue, the finish is dry, clean, and light. Refreshing even. A really good example of a wheat vodka. To be had neat, in a dry martini, however you like.
Reviewed by Stephanie Moreno
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Haku Vodka
Distiller Score 89
Look for aromas of crisp, fresh pear and citrus blossom on the nose. The Haku Vodka has a soft, appealing texture that envelops the palate, along with a slightly starchy and sweet flavor. It lingers with a pleasant, peppery tingle.
Reviewed by Anna Archibald
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Belvedere Vodka
Distiller Score 88
Belvedere Vodka is fairly aromatic with the spicy dark rye notes coming in. There's just a hint of lemon zest. The vodka has an average body and a touch of sweetness. It is clean and finish is peppery. No off flavors or aromas. Solid.
Reviewed by Stephanie Moreno
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Nikka Coffey Vodka
Distiller Score 94
There's a faint fruity note like white peaches. It is just a whisper. The vodka is soft and full on your palate with a hint of cereal flakes and a clean finish. No rough edges. It's gentle like being tucked in with a goose down comforter. This is a special vodka--those of you who prefer to take your vodka neat should add this to your shopping lists.
Reviewed by Stephanie Moreno
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St. George Green Chile Vodka
Distiller Score 95
The aromatics of St. George Green Chile Vodka are simply incredible. Layers of pepper spice and capsicum balance off of citrus zest and tangy cilantro. It makes one want to reach for tortilla chips! The plate has a clean entry before building to an intensely hot peppery sensation and then a clean, slightly sweet peppery finish. There is a bit of heat in the mid-palate, but this is not a drink for daredevils only. Make a Bloody Mary for your friends with it and become a local legend.
Reviewed by John Rankin
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OYO Stone Fruit Vodka
Distiller Score 91
A warm inviting nose of Christmas spice, nougat, and baked cherry fruit intermingle on this very aromatic vodka. The palate retains a healthy dose of both juicy fruit flavor and bright fruit acidity at first sip and then relaxes into flavors of tea and marzipan. A unique but delicious take on flavored vodka that is certainly influenced by the incredibly high quality of its ingredients. With only the addition of soda water it is a sophisticated cocktail in its self.
Reviewed by John Rankin
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Grey Goose Vodka
Distiller Score 85
The aroma is full of dusty wheat, though the intensity is mild. A touch of lemon peel and black pepper is there as well, but overall this is more of a neutral vodka. The vodka is just a touch sweet with a wheat crisps flavor. The body is medium-light with a crisp and clean finish.
Reviewed by Stephanie Moreno
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Ocean Organic Vodka
Distiller Score 86
The aroma is mild with dried grass, mint, and wet stones. The vodka feels full and mildly oily with a light sweetness initially. As you finish the taste, you'll find white pepper and a gentle bittersweet flavor. Nice enough to enjoy neat or on the rocks.
Reviewed by Stephanie Moreno
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Woody Creek Potato Vodka
Distiller Score 89
The aromas is somehow both sweet and earthy, with notes of ripe pear (including the skin), milk chocolate, and a hint of grassiness. The palate is surprisingly rich and somewhat viscous, with a subtle, almost chocolatey quality over earthy black tea-like tannins and a hint of fruit. The finish is rather clean, with a subtle sweetness.
Reviewed by Amanda Schuster
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St. George California Citrus Vodka
Distiller Score 91
The effusive nose on St. George California Citrus Vodka brings back happy childhood memories of orange creamsicles and sorbet, but the palate comes on surprisingly dry with no perceptible sweetness. What it lacks is saccharin is made up for with more layers of bright orange and a bit of earthy pith. The finish ends with a faint spice and a hint of drying tannins.
Reviewed by John Rankin
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Double Cross Vodka
Distiller Score 86
The aroma is all about the wheat. It's bright and clean with a toasted wheat cracker aroma. That grain continues on the palate initially, but the vodka quickly turns crisp and spicy with a bittersweet finish. The body overall is average weight with just a slight oiliness. While the grain note has a moderate presence on the nose and taste, the finish is clean with an alcohol bite. A versatile vodka to serve as neat or as a mixer, particularly at the price.
Reviewed by Stephanie Moreno