People catch the ferry to Manly, on the northern beaches of Sydney, to take in the tourist experience, to swim at its’ famous beach, to each fish and chips. Well, now you can catch the ferry to Manly to drink vodka. Manly Spirits are an artisan distillery that produces grain vodka which has been small … More Let’s catch the ferry to Manly (40/52)

The restaurant offered a choice of two vodkas: Grey Goose (already reviewed, see 9/52) or Vox. So, I had to choose Vox. It scores top points for presentation with an artist designed, Austrian glass bottle. Sourced from the Netherlands, which claims a 400 year old history of vodka-making, I felt hopeful as I embarked on … More Now for the Netherlands (39/52)

Blackberries grow ‘abundantly’ throughout central Europe, so why just eat them when you can turn them into vodka? Jezinowka is a traditional blackberry vodka based on a Polish recipe, however it is now produced in Vienna. This very smooth Austrian vodka is 38% alc/vol. Given it is sweet it is a good accompaniment for desserts, … More Berry good (38/52)

Skyy 90 is presented in a modern and tall, slim bottle which looks good and allows me to award points to this vodka. This is an American 45% alc/vol vodka. Other reviewers talk about the sophisticated distillation process (to 200 proof), the amber winter wheat and the water from the Sienna Mountains, even the velvety … More Still blue (37/52)

Balsam Zoladkowy is offered as a balm for your stomach. An aperitif before Dr Vodka’s meal. The combination of secret herbs and spices creates a unique drink that is just right: not too bitter, not too sweet. The result is an almost creamy and subtle smoothness, that invites you to another shot. This Polish vodka, … More Secret herbs and spices (36/52)

It is fun tasting the many vodkas available. And the fun continues with a shot of Soplica. On offer was the Hazelnut version, Orzech Laskowy, a 30% alc/vol Polish vodka. Very smooth and very, very delicious. The Soplica company make pure, traditional vodka as well as many flavoured vodkas and have been doing so since … More Going nuts (35/52)

Wisniak is a 35% alc/vol Polish vodka. The delicious addition of rum enhances, but does not add to, the sweetness of the cherries. The flavour is fulsome and oh, so smooth. One shot and you want more. The shapely bottle just adds to the overall high score of this drink. Overall score: 10 shots out … More Cherries plus a hint of rum (34/52)

If you believe the branding, then V is for Victory. This Polish potato vodka is made from a blend of three varieties of potatoes, is 40% alc/vol and is presented in an attractive bottle. A six times distillation process explains the higher costs. Take a shot and it becomes immediately clear that the Victory after … More V is for …? (33/52)

The mighty oak trees have been (sustainably grown and) chopped into wooden slivers that are inserted into every bottle of Debowa Oak Vodka. The oak wood creates the characteristic colour to this grain spirit. The addition of Black Elder flowers provides more flavour. This 40% alc/vol Polish vodka has an oak bottle cap which is … More The mighty oak (32/52)

What might you expect if invited to indulge in a cup of tea? Black tea, yes. But then add vodka, orange peel and a surprising dose of Jamaican rum and you have the best drink of tea available. The Polmos Bielsko-Biała distillery have another success with their 36% alc/vol vodka ‘Herbata Góralska z Rumem’, their … More Tea time (31/52)