Distilled from organic sugar cane and bottled in Maui, Hawaii the blue of the bottle invokes the crystal clear waters of the ocean. The vodka itself invokes something quite different. A shot of vodka burns on the way down and does not invite any more drinking, and that leaves me feelin’ blue. 40% alc/vol. Overall … More Feelin’ Blue (Part 1) 20/52

Pay a bit more and go for a ‘small batch’ black, Smirnoff Black. Blimey, this is not worth the premium. Smirnoff Black is definitely not the new black. A shot from small batch no. 55 was unimpressive. Keep it for a mixer. Made in the UK and 40% alc/vol. Overall score: 4 shots out of … More The new black? 19/52

Many decades ago there was a space race. I often wondered what had happened to the leftover rocket fuel and after tasting Russkaya I now know. While referring to being Russian vodka, this vodka is actually made in the Ukraine and is 40% alc/vol. The ‘ecologically pure ingredients’ do not save this drink. It is … More Rocket Fuel 18/52

  If you are craving a sweet treat then the combination of vodka + chocolate = a Danish delight! Dr Vodka indulged in a few Anthon Berg chocolate liqueurs: Danzka Cranraz, Danzka Citrus and Sobieski Vodka. The dark chocolate miniature bottle is melt in the mouth, and the vodka fillings provide just a touch of … More A sweet, triple treat 17/52

Does drinking potato vodka count as a daily serve of vegetables? Luksusowa means ‘luxury’ and I am ready to indulge in a luxurious experience. My gender does not, however, prepare me for this ‘vodka for men’ (as advertised on their website). The flavour and smoothness is less luxury, more average. This Polish vodka is 40% … More Eat (drink) your vegetables 16/52

Russian Christmas is a time to drink ‘genuine Russian vodka’. Stolichnaya (known as Stoli) is a grain vodka that is filtered through birch charcoal. Those birch trees are something special because the result is a smooth drink. Stoli is a consistently good vodka. Drink up and you will think all your Christmases have come at … More Merry Russian Christmas (15/52)

For those in the morthern hemisphere – a repost on the top 5 vodkas to keep you warm in winter.    

The grass is always greener…when it is original bison grass and used to infuse rye grain vodka. This aromatic grass is harvested by hand from a primeval forest. The flavour is distinct, more herbal than grassy. The vodka itself is smooth to drink. With its olive coloured tinge and distinct leaf of grass, Zubrowka gets … More The grass is always greener (14/52)

Given that I still have my two front teeth, all I want for Christmas is a tried and tested, reliably good vodka. At one vodka party we tasted and reviewed 5 different vodkas. The winner was Wyborowa. Why? Although it received a low score for flavour (which is quite unexceptional), it scored highly for potency, … More All I want for Christmas… (13/52)

Tatra is a relatively new, premium grain vodka. Named for the Tatra mountain range which borders Poland and Slovakia. The crystal clear mountain waters go through an ‘advanced filtration’ to create this mild vodka. A simple, almost elegant style for the bottle and the shot is so very smooth that you want another. Tatra, made … More The hills are alive (12/52)