About Finnish Spirits

About Finnish Spirits
Vodka is one of the most important spirits produced in Finland. Because of the purity of the local water used, Finnish vodka is extremely well regarded. Ultra smooth and clean, the typical Finnish vodka is a textbook style of non-flavored vodka. To capture the eve-burgeoning youth market, flavored vodkas, made with addition of such fruits as mango, black currant and tangerine are now produced and exported.

There are some spirits made from local berries, such as lingonberries; a few of the best are exported to many countries, including the USA. These are generally medium-sweet and should be served after dinner.

Top Picks for Finland

Helsinki Small Batch Pioneer Corn Whiskey Release #27
92 points
$70
Very corn forward and light on the oak, it does the job and does it damn well; great for a highball with lemon.
Helsinki Small Batch Malted Rye Whisky Release #20
91 points
$70
A youthful and very well made Malted Rye Whisky that will please those that love the flavor of rye, yet it has all the core elements to get even better with a few more years in barrel; for the well-(b)read rye drinker.
Koskenkorva Climate Action Vodka
88 points
$25
A nice clean Vodka, great for any cocktail.
Koskenkorva Vodka
86 points
$19
Totally neutral with just a prickle of alcohol burn.