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Reviews for 2023

March 2023 - Vodka

March 2023 - Vodka
This month's Spirits feature is Vodka

Vodka Reviews

Jean-Marc XO Vodka
97 points
$59
This incredible Vodka has a lot going on with a delectable nose and a nice creamy mouth feel that gives way to a lightly fruity aftertaste.
Stolichnaya Gold Vodka
96 points
$34
About as neutral as it can be, with tight clean cuts so the spirit has very little alcohol burn; like drinking the clean air of the Alps above the tree line.
Stolichnaya Cucumber Vodka
95 points
$20
Best Buy
Fresh cucumber aromas on the nose and palate with a touch of sweetness that will make it an excellent compliment in mixed drinks.
95 points $20 Best Buy
Absolut Original Vodka
94 points
$19
Best Buy
Exceedingly light and clean, this Vodka holds the alcohol very well and leaves just a delicate impression of toasted grain on the finish.
94 points $19 Best Buy
Absolut Citron Vodka
94 points
$19
Best Buy
A delicate and neutral Vodka with little to no alcohol intrusion allowing the various shades of citrus to shine; a benchmark for the style.
94 points $19 Best Buy
Stolichnaya Vanil Vodka
94 points
$20
Best Buy
Brilliantly executed distillate with pure vanilla flavor that would add a pleasing pastry element to most cocktails.
94 points $20 Best Buy
Stolichnaya Salted Karamel Vodka
94 points
$20
Best Buy
This seems purposefully crafted to be added to coffee desserts and drinks or use in your next espresso martini.
94 points $20 Best Buy
Barley Creek Brewery & Distillery 11:01 Vodka
94 points
$24
Best Buy
Simple, clean, with very mild flavors of grain, this Vodka would be nice in a Cosmo.
94 points $24 Best Buy
Volcanic Vodka
94 points
$24
Best Buy
Light, clean, and refreshing with a touch of minerality and fruity esters, this is a delicious, bright Vodka.
94 points $24 Best Buy
Tom’s Town Vodka
94 points
$27
A touch funky and earthy but in a very pleasant way that will add depth and umami to your cocktail.
Dixie Pepper Vodka
93 points
$19
Best Buy
Green savory notes with an unmistakable pepper flavor; an excellent addition for a Bloody Mary, or a peppery sipper on its own should you desire.
93 points $19 Best Buy
OYO Vodka
93 points
$19
Best Buy
A bit richer and more opulent on the palate than anticipated but this has a nice vanilla aroma and flavor complimented by a buttery soft mouth feel.
93 points $19 Best Buy
Butler Vodka
93 points
$24
Best Buy
An excellent sipper and shooter that will work well in cocktails that require a richer and slightly confected note from the base spirit.
93 points $24 Best Buy
Spirit Hound Distillers Vodka Batch No. 72
93 points
$27
Well crafted from beginning to end this is an excellent example of Vodka with nary a flavor.
Archipelago Lava Rock Vodka
93 points
$38
A highly quality distillate that tastes like a Vodka and lime with the lime juice included.
Lok(e)l Platinum Filtered Vodka
92 points
$18
Best Buy
Light and refreshing yet complex in its neutrality with a whisper of green herbal notes.
92 points $18 Best Buy
MVP Vodka
92 points
$19
Best Buy
Lots of soft subtle flavors enhance this nearly blank canvas allowing you to paint an elegant cocktail.
92 points $19 Best Buy
Stolichnaya Blueberi Vodka
92 points
$20
Best Buy
Wonderful and clean distillate with no burn and rich blue and purple fruit tones.
92 points $20 Best Buy
Stolichnaya Vodka
92 points
$20
Best Buy
Incredibly clean and crisp with just a glimmer of citrus to add refreshment.
92 points $20 Best Buy
Stolichnaya Gluten Free Vodka
92 points
$20
Best Buy
Clean and nearly neutral with hints of mint, vanilla cream, and citrus.
92 points $20 Best Buy
James Lake Tangerine Dream Vodka
92 points
$21
Best Buy
Add to your Mimosa for Sunday brunch or the tailgate to really ramp things up.
92 points $21 Best Buy
Henry’s Fork Organic Vodka
92 points
$22
Best Buy
About as clean and flavorless as it comes with just a touch of grain sweetness.
92 points $22 Best Buy
Western Reserve Distillers Organic Vodka Batch 020
92 points
$25
Best Buy
Clean and fresh with just a slight touch of creaminess on the palate; an excellent blank canvas on which to build a cocktail.
92 points $25 Best Buy
Mutiny Island Grimal Grove Reserve Vodka
92 points
$26
Creamy and herbaceous, this is a delicious Vodka for someone that is looking for a bit of flavor.
712 SevenTwelve Vodka
92 points
$29
Light and clean with a wisp of orange oil and a rounded mouth feel.
Method + Standard Original Vodka
91 points
$19
Best Buy
A crisp and super clean Vodka bordering on truly neutral.
91 points $19 Best Buy
Mont Blanc Vodka
91 points
$24
Best Buy
Super clean and neutral with just a tease of spice on the palate but it is more cinnamon spice than alcohol burn.
91 points $24 Best Buy
Deep Eddy Lime Vodka
90 points
$17
Best Buy
A potent lime and lemon flavor with ample acidity that is likely best as a mixer and not sipped by itself.
90 points $17 Best Buy
Stolichnaya Citros Vodka
90 points
$20
Best Buy
Light and crisp distillate with an essence of Vodka for pleasant sipping, shooting, or a perfect Cosmopolitan base.
90 points $20 Best Buy
Stolichnaya Ohranj Vodka
90 points
$20
Best Buy
A lovely and clean distillate with vibrant citrus and orange flavors and aromas.
90 points $20 Best Buy
Rosa Vodka Natural Rose Infused Vodka
90 points
$29
WOW! A lot of rose distinguishes this clean distillate with a nice mouth feel, but perhaps more of a modifier than a stand alone base with the pronounced floral notes.
Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka
89 points
$17
Best Buy
Natural flavors of lemon that hit as more tangy and sour than expected; would be best served mixed with something.
89 points $17 Best Buy
Stolichnaya Stoli Chamoy Vodka
89 points
$20
Best Buy
A menagerie of dried fruits and a few nuts; tasty and super complex but a bit dialed up on the sweetness level.
89 points $20 Best Buy
Kristone Vodka
89 points
$22
Clean and neutral with just a whisper of alcohol and black pepper bite that will make an excellent Bloody Mary.
OYO Honey Vanilla Bean Vodka
89 points
$25
An interesting mix of vanilla, banana, and pastry flavors for dessert cocktails.
Bols Vodka
88 points
$13
Best Buy
A nice Vodka for mixing or sipping with a pleasantly rounded mouth feel.
88 points $13 Best Buy
Spirit of HVEN Majas Raspberry Flavored Vodka
88 points
$14
Best Buy
All the artificial red fruits in a good way make this pleasing and easily incorporated into cocktails.
88 points $14 Best Buy
Method + Standard Apple Spice Flavored Vodka
88 points
$19
Best Buy
Head outside in October for a hay ride with this baked apple pastry in your glass; this would make an excellent Hot Toddy.
88 points $19 Best Buy
Stolichnaya Razberi Vodka
88 points
$20
Best Buy
A nice and clean distillate with some interesting and smooth red fruit flavoring.
88 points $20 Best Buy
Cathead Vodka
88 points
$22
A solid go-to Vodka for sipping or mixing that has a silky feel on the palate.
Last Mountain Distillery Hand Crafted Vodka
88 points
$26
Very clean distillate with just a whisper of savory flavors to compliment in cocktail applications.
Haku Vodka
88 points
$27
Light alcohol sensation which is balanced with a touch of melon and presented in a very clean and polished manner.
Buckeye Vodka
87 points
$15
Best Buy
Light and easy drinking with a brisk, short finish and whispers of anise from start to finish.
87 points $15 Best Buy
Deep Eddy Ruby Red Vodka
87 points
$17
A powerful but delicious expression of grapefruit that is made for mixing.
Dixie Southern Vodka
87 points
$19
Light and crisp with a slightly herbaceous note and a touch of alcohol bite.
Legends Vodka
87 points
$19
Almost neutral but there is a buttery, confectionary aroma that carries thorough to the palate and finish, which elevates this Vodka.
MVP 2022 Lemon Berry Vodka
87 points
$19
Intoxicatingly interesting with all of the childhood fruit flavors going on.
James Lake Crisp Cucumber Vodka
87 points
$21
Lovely fresh cucumber aromas that you could smell all day.
James Lake Small Batch Crafted Vodka
87 points
$21
Pleasant with a touch of baking spice and floral notes.
Western Reserve Distillers Organic Vodka Batch 009
87 points
$25
Very pleasant hints of fruit and nuts color the palate but a slight hint of ethanol lingers on the nose and palate.
Bo & Ivy Vodka
87 points
$28
A well crafted Vodka with a sweet butterscotch bass note and whisper of green herbal lift.
The Aimsir Distilling Co. Astrid Vodka
87 points
$30
A higher quality distillate that holds the proof very well and brings just a touch of sweetness.
Koskenkorva Vodka
86 points
$19
Totally neutral with just a prickle of alcohol burn.
Bardenay Vodka
86 points
$24
Clean and simple with a lingering finish; a go to mixer on the back bar.
Barley Creek Brewery & Distillery Blueberry Vodka
86 points
$25
This flavored Vodka has a complex mouthfeel and is pleasantly fruity but a bit subtle and lacking natural fruit essence.
Barley Creek Brewery & Distillery Bacon Vodka
86 points
$25
The perfect base for a smoky candied bacon breakfast Bloody Mary.
Dented Brick Pomegranate Lemonade Vodka
85 points
$18
An interesting red berry lemonade flavored Vodka.
Method + Standard Strawberry Flavored Vodka
85 points
$19
An interesting mix of sweet grains and dried berries on the nose and palate.
Method + Standard Raspberry Flavored Vodka
85 points
$19
A fun flavored Vodka to play with in cocktail applications.
OYO Stonefruit Vodka
85 points
$25
Pleasing mixed fruit flavors but with a higher level of sugar for a Vodka.
OYO Barrel-Finished Honey Vanilla Bean Vodka
85 points
$28
Tastes and smells like Grain Neutral Spirit aged in first use American Oak bourbon barrels; vodka for a whiskey drinker.
Florescence Grapefruit & Pomelo Vodka
85 points
$30
Citrus fruit punch in a glass that would make an excellent Cosmopolitan.
James Lake Citrus Solstice Vodka
84 points
$21
An approachable Vodka with light waves of citrus.
The Reid Single Malt Vodka
83 points
$75
Interesting and full of character but showing some flaws.
Bardenay Lemon Vodka
81 points
$24
A rich oily mouth feel with interesting tones of savory and citrus acid as counterpoints on the palate.
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