SKYY Vodka (Discontinued)

Certainly a value brand vodka, but I think deserves more credit than as a strict mixer. It’s got an oily palate up front and a peppery finish, but there is a lot of ethanol burn in between. Not undrinkable neat, but not my first choice, either. Works great in a Bloody Mary.

Inizialmente molto dolce, note leggere di agrume, dopo tende ad un leggero amaro. Used only for mixing, tasted neat only for curiosity

Nose: Ethanol. A whiff of vanilla, but that's natural for ethanol. Palate: Ethanol. Soft and not aggressive to start with but there is peppery heat later on. The texture is silky and slightly oily. Finish: Short. Ethanol. It's cheap vodka. What more do you need to know? I bought this because it was the cheapest thing in the shop I went to when I needed neutral spirit for a batch of limoncello. If I'd had the time I would have driven to a larger outlet and bought Finlandia for $4 less, or Absolut for $4 more. I wouldn't drink this stuff straight if you paid me to. "Inferior" : 65/100 (1.5 stars)