The flavoured range tops twenty different types, and makes any novice look like a bartending wizard.

You’re left with a spirit with a botanical edge — slightly sweet and floral — with a hint of minerality and citrus that scored well with our panel. Quadruple distillation and triple filtration, this American brand from the trendy city of San Francisco, is a pioneer in innovation. Its clean, herbaceous nose gave an impression of juniper, with botanical lemon oil following on the palate.

Let’s first talk about what triple distillation is and what it might mean, then follow that up with a look at whether or not it makes for a better whisky. What can you say about this excellent vodka that has completely permeated the alcohol market, as well as our culture in general? And while rum is often associated with sunnier climates (such as the Caribbean), and tequila coming strictly from Mexico, vodka is a much more global spirit. The light-weight, portable and unbreakable barrel design keeps the vodka cold for up to six hours, and can go and everywhere glass can’t.

These exciting releases bring to life Asda’s new, own-label brand , The Distiller, and expand on its existing Extra Special alcohol range. The fourth panel was formed of: Dimple Athavia, founder of All Things Drinks; Masha Twemlow, associate at International Drinks Specialists; and Tobias Gorn, co-founder and senior partner of International Drinks Specialists, who chaired. It scored well with testers, who enjoyed a hint of minerality on the nose, along with a warm mouthfeel.The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment or for professional financial advice. It reminded testers of the brand’s gin, with a floral-led juniper note, lemon peel and black pepper. The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited.

Also sign me up for newsletters so I can get special offers, recommendations, and expert advice to my inbox! Pamplin noted that this vodka is “an easy tipple for a bartender to make tasty drinks with”, and the brand suggests combining it with a good quality lemonade or mixed with raspberries and Prosecco in a celebratory Raspberry Fizz cocktail to really let it shine. In the 21st century, the implementation of new brands and the experimentation of batch brewers are pushing the industry in new and exciting ways, similar to how gin has taken off. You’ll no doubt be aware of Belvedere, a trusted brand name in the world of vodka, and according to our testers, for good reason.

It’s a beautifully smooth drop with a slight burn to follow, and takes its name from the quartz crystals that it is passed through three times during the filtration process. If more people had a couple of shots of Christiania in their vodka-tonics once in while though, that might change. It’s perfect for someone who wants to try something a little different whilst keeping the wallet happy. The fact that this Californian vodka is also produced in an abandoned Navy hangar gives this drink another facet of style. Ya know, in the early days there were several distilleries in Scotland that used to triple distill, but as time went by, some dropped their triple-distillation practice and others simply went out of business.

Van Gogh Blue is the one that springs to our mind if you want to really treat yourself, which is distilled from three select wheat and ultra smooth. Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. We wouldn’t suggest pouring it over your cereal, but Black Cow’s innovative vodka is indeed made from milk. This might include changes to allergy advice, ingredient lists, nutritional guides or dietary advice.

Now, this is at the cheap end of the scale, but quite simply if you’re looking for a vodka that you can grab on the way to a party and mix with whatever you fancy, then this is the one for you. Ive heard that the practice came from old dostilling practices before stills were refined and as good as they are today.