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2 ROOZ VODKA Country Australia Base Ingredient Australian Grapes Tasting Notes This five times distilled

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award-winning vodka has mild cassis and spice aromas, with a dryish medium-bodied palate. Flavors: Caramel|Lemon Myrtle Leaf Eucalyptus|Peppermint|Ginger Pertzovka|Plum

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267 OLIVE AND PEARL ONION VODKA Country USA Base Ingredient American Grain Tasting Notes Ultra premium five times

lemon pie aromas; a faint taste of baked bread adds an extra dimension; character to be of martini quality; six parts to one part of dry vermouth. Flavors: Apeach|Citron|Kurrant|Mandrin Peppar|Raspberri|Ruby Red|Grapefruit|Vanila

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distilled American grain vodka infused with olives and pearl onions puts a touch of sophistication on a classic. Flavors: Olive & Pearl Onion|Cranberry Lemon|Orange

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3 VODKA Country Poland Base Ingredient Soy Tasting Notes Carefully selected

360 VODKA Country USA Base Ingredient Corn Tasting Notes Soft, silky entry leads to a round, delicate, dryish light-tomedium body with whipped cream and mineral flavors. Finishes in a smooth, sweet, and lightly warming powdered sugar, mild citrus zest, and talc fade with nice length. A very smooth, clean, gently style vodka for martinis or neat.

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42 BELOW VODKA Country New Zealand Base Ingredient Wheat Tasting Notes Fresh grain with hints of warm summer rain on the nose. Slightly oily over the tongue with hints of wheat and a light touch of aniseed on the palate. Flavors: Feijoa|Kiwifruit|Manuka Honey Passionfruit

ABSOLUT VODKA 100 PRF BLACK Country Sweden Base Ingredient Wheat Tasting Notes Distilled from grain-grown in the rich fields of S. Sweden. It has been produced at the famous old distilleries by Ahus in accordance with more than 400 yrs of Swedish tradition. Smooth beyond compare.

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components of the soy plant. Soy isolates, are combined to create this revolutionary vodka unrivalled in texture, flavor and smoothness. GLUTEN FREE Flavors: Black Raspberry 3 A.M. (caffeine, taurine, and guarana)

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ABSOLUT VODKA Country Sweden Base Ingredient Wheat Tasting Notes Clean and crisp with faint

ABSOLUT LOS ANGELES Country Sweden Base Ingredient Wheat Tasting Notes The Acai, Acerola, Pomegranate & Blueberry flavored vodka blends well with the trend-setting, forwardthinking and evnironmentally consious spirit of Los Angeles.

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AMERICANA VODKA Country USA Base Ingredient Wheat Tasting Notes Water sourced from 300 feet below sea level. Slow charcoal filtration process using a carbon block filter. Finest grains harvested from the American heartland. Delicate, organically sprayed decoration process.

10 BELVEDERE VODKA Country Poland Base Ingredient Dankowskie Gold Rye Tasting Notes This Vodka has notes of vanilla and rye on the palate, the finish is crisp and clean with lingering white pepper spice. It has a distinctive creamy mouth feel. Flavors: Cytrus | Pomarancza

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11 BLACK TIE VODKA Country France Base Ingredient Wheat Tasting Notes Distilled from Soft European wheat from the world famous Cognac region. Delicate white grape, fruity flavor.

16 CAPE NORTH VODKA Country France Base Ingredient Golden Wheat from France's Bourgogne region Tasting Notes This vodka embodies the purity of Sweden and the finesse of France. Cape North is an exceedingly smooth vodka with delicate flavors of vanilla and subtle citrus notes.

12 BLUE ICE POTATO VODKA Country USA Base Ingredient Idaho Burbank Potatoes Tasting Notes A full-bodied, icy clear vodka. Silky, slightly oily palate is clean and earthy with the flavor of finely grown potatoes and the lightest hints of citrus and lavender. It finishes with a sprightly, short cleanness.

17 CHARBAY DRY VODKA Country USA Base Ingredient Corn and Rye Tasting Notes Subtle toasty, charcoal aromas, entry is off-dry to sweet and properly oily, sweet gaminess, after taste is long, bitter sweet and delectably oily. Flavors: Blood Orange|Meyer Lemon|Ruby Red Grapefruit|Raspberry|Green Tea Pomegranate

13 BONG VODKA Country Holland

18 CHOPIN POLISH VODKA Country Poland Base Ingredient Stobrawa Potatoes Tasting Notes Produced exclusively from Stobrawa potatoes for a distinctively clean, yet bold tasting vodka with an oily mouth feel, is incredibly smooth, and begins earthy before shifting to a moderately sweet and metallic finish.

Base Ingredient European Grain Tasting Notes This vodka’s artisanal formula has been handed down through five generations of master distillers and produced through a 150 Year Old manual process, rich with traditional standards and superior craftsmanship.

14 BOOMERANG VODKA Country Australia Base Ingredient Chardonnay Grapes Tasting Notes This 100 percent grape vodka is five times distilled, charcoal filtered and bottled close to its source in South Australia. The resulting drop is smooth, wellbalanced and has a supple mouthfeel – perfect served neat or in a mixed vodka cocktail.

19 CÎROC VODKA Country France

15 BORU IRISH VODKA Country Ireland Base Ingredient Wheat Tasting Notes This vodka has crystalline clarity, a delicate, feather weight body and an intriguing bouquet of floral and vanilla notes. The vodka rolls over the palate without bite, burn or harshness - finish is long and delectable. Flavors: Citrus|Orange|Crazzberry

20 CRATER LAKE VODKA Country USA Base Ingredient American Grown Grain Tasting Notes Filtered 10 times through charcoal and crushed volcanic rock and then aged slightly in oak. The lava rock filter imparts a soft , spring water mouth feel that finishes without any burn. The oak filter leaves hints of vanilla and butter on the finish. Flavors: Hazelnut Espresso

Base Ingredient Grapes Tasting Notes Refined citrus aromas, smooth, lightly sweet and enriched by the natural character of grapes that arouses the palate, though is not grape flavored. Finish – Crisp, clean, with no alcohol burn.

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21 CRYSTALL VODKA Country Russia Base Ingredient Wheat Tasting Notes This vodka is double distilled in a process that is five times slower than ordinary vodkas and bottles only the best vodka from the center of the distillation tank. With a nose of rose, dry cereal and cream, this is a superior vodka.

26 FINLANDIA VODKA Country Finland Base Ingredient Finnish Six-Row Barley Tasting Notes A well-balanced and blended vodka that is deeply flavored. It is semi-sweet with creamy, biscuity flavors, with a hint of corn. Flavors: Cranberry|Lime|Mango|Wild Berries

22 CZARS GOLD VODKA Country Russia Base Ingredient Premium Russian Grain Tasting Notes Czar's Gold was created in 2003 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of St. Petersburg using the same recipe used for Peter the Great more than 300 years ago but improved upon using modern technology.

27 FIREFLY VODKA Country USA

23 DEATH’S DOOR VODKA Country USA Base Ingredient Wheat Tasting Notes This American wheat vodka is made with red winter wheat sustainably grown on Washington Island, Wisconsin. It has a sweet, grassy nose, with faint vanilla and wheat tones. A sweetish medium body, silky mouth feel and long smooth finish of mineral and spice.

28 FLAWLESS VODKA Country France Base Ingredient Wheat Tasting Notes This smooth and luxurious vodka is very soft from the start, finishing crisp and clean with tremendous balance. The distinctively fresh nose with subtly sweet overtones makes the perfect straight-up martini.

24 DOUBLE WHITE VODKA Country Poland Base Ingredient Wheat Tasting Notes A mild nose and a pleasantly soft hint of melon rind harmonize into beau tifully crafted boutique style vodka that finishes with a gentle burn and no discernible aftertaste.

29 FRIS VODKA Country Denmark

25 EMPEROR’S BRAND VODKA Country France Base Ingredient Wheat Tasting Notes This vodka is distinctively clean. It is made with selected grain “Lux”. The 100% pure wheat is grown in the North of France. Distilled six times.

30 GREY GOOSE VODKA Country France Base Ingredient Winter Wheat Tasting Notes Exceptionally soft and delicate with a long smooth finish. Smoky aroma, with hints of mint and grain. The flavor is off-dry, has a moderate bite and has notes of wheat and cocoa bean. Flavors: La Poire|L'Orange|Le Citron

Base Ingredient Muscadine Grapes Tasting Notes The inspiration for a muscadine wine flavored vodka came from the 11.5 acres of vineyard where the distillery is located. The muscadine infusion creates a smooth sippin' vodka that is easily imbibed. Flavors: Muscadine Wine|Sweet Tea

Base Ingredient All-natural Whole Grain Tasting Notes Has an unusual fragrance a bit savory like ham, salty, and a bit flowery. The taste starts out sweet and then finishes with the savory and salty profile. A creamy, smooth mouth feel but with a salty kick in the finish. Flavors: Apple|Lime

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31 GVORI VODKA Country Poland

Base Ingredient Polish Rye Tasting Notes Lush, silky textures with hints of vanilla and cream. Gvori is superbly satisfying on its own, serve chilled.

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SUPER PREMIUM SOFT Country Russia Base Ingredient Premium Selected Grain Tasting Notes Noted for its incomparable soft taste; with a light hinge and a pleasant soft aroma of cedar nuts, which masks the spirit in taste, and sharpness in aroma in a most remarkable way. Super Premium|Super Premium Soft Super Premium Strong

32 HAMPTONS VODKA Country USA Base Ingredient 100% Yellow Corn Tasting Notes Quadruple filtered (4-column filtration). Clean, refreshing, and well-balanced; great served neat. NO SUGAR ADDED. Flavors: Banana|ChocoRaspberry CherryVanilla

37 IMPERIA RUSSIAN VODKA Country Russia Base Ingredient Wheat Tasting Notes The palate entry shows bittersweet notes of vanilla extract, unsalted butter and grain mash; at midpalate the astringency of the graininess is pleasingly refreshing. The finish is more semisweet than bittersweet.

33 HAN ASIAN VODKA Country Korea Base Ingredient Barley and Rice Tasting Notes The spirit is extremely delicate with a welterweight body and a hesitant, yet pleasing bouquet. Its initial attack is soft and plush, which then slowly ebbs in a wash of clean, crisp neutrality.

38 JAGUAR VODKA Country Barbados

34 HANGAR ONE VODKA Country USA Base Ingredient Wheat and Voignier Grapes Tasting Notes Sweetish, thick,and slightly oily on the tongue, with a plump, round taste to it. A wonderful, round mouthfeel to it; almost creamy in texture. A near perfect blend of wheat and grape distilates that form a wonderful balance of tastes from both. Flavors: Citron “Buddha’s Hand|Kaffir Lane Mandarin Blossom

39 JEAN MARC XO VODKA Country France Base Ingredient Wheat Tasting Notes Jean Marc vodka is produced from four varietals of French wheat and then distilled nine times in traditional French copper Cognac stills. An extraordinary vodka possessing a floral bouquet, complex & elegant wheat flavors, a silky texture and very long finish.

35 HENDRIX VODKA Country USA

40 KAI VODKA Country Vietnam

Base Ingredient Sugar Cane Molasses Tasting Notes The vodka is distilled from pure Caribbean sugar cane molasses, and the purest and cleanest coral and limestone filtered water. Distilled a minimum five times under low temperature. Crisp, clean tasting vodka.

Base Ingredient Corn and Rye Tasting Notes 100% grain vodka marries

Base Ingredient Yellow Blossom Rice Tasting Notes Kai Vodka has a bright and

the finest selection of corn and rye from Idaho and Utah, with natural Rocky Mountain spring water. Distilled through four pristine stainless steel columns, Hendrix Electric Vodka is filtered through carbon and crystal, resulting in true vodka of unparalleled flavor and purity.

complex aroma with hints of sweet spice, vanilla, and tropical fragrances. Kai's unique character preserves the natural essence of Yellow Blossom Rice.

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41 KAZUMOFF VODKA Country Armenia Base Ingredient Wheat Tasting Notes Smooth and very soft, finishing crisp and clean with tremendous balance. A fresh nose with subtly sweet overtones makes the perfect straight-up martini.

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42 KETEL ONE VODKA Country Holland Base Ingredient Wheat Tasting Notes Pleasing bouquet with hints of charcoal and anise. Mildly spicy and slightly sweet flavor. Rich texture. Long citrusy finish. Flavors: Citroen

47 LOTUS VODKA Country USA

43 KISSUI VODKA Country Japan

48 MATRIOSHKA LUX VODKA Country Russia Base Ingredient Wheat Tasting Notes A soft, delicate entry leads to a silky dryish light-to medium-bodied palate with a mild taste. Very Clean. Flavors: Cranberry|Honey

Base Ingredient Rice Tasting Notes Kissui is made from the finest rice and purest spring water in Japan. Smooth and elegant, this well polished vodka pleases the palate from the first sip to the silky finish.

44 KROL VODKA Country Poland

Base Ingredient Rye Tasting Notes Krol is made from 100% Late Harvest Rye that is distilled four times using pure Polish Mountain spring water. Flavors: Lemon-Raspberry

45 LEVEL VODKA Country Sweden

Base Ingredient Wheat Tasting Notes Crystal clear with a totally clean fragrance; refined aromas of sweet Meyer lemons. Rich intense flavors, elegant and smooth with a buttery, enticingly silky and layered textured on the palate.

ORIGINAL Country Lithuania Base Ingredient Grain Tasting Notes Instantly recognized for its smooth, distinctive character and taste. It is best served cold alone or in a martini. Flavors: Blackcurrant|Cherry|Cranberry Raspberry|Bilberry|Pepper & Honey Also available: Gold

Base Ingredient Grain Tasting Notes Silky with mellow vanilla and creamy texture; luscious and balanced with great texture and clean, cohesive flavors. Lotus White: Ginseng Lotus Blue: Guarana extract, Caffeine and Taurine

49 McCORMICK VODKA Country USA Base Ingredient American Grain Tasting Notes Domestic vodka produced by McCormick Distilling Company which was started by Doc Holiday and is now the oldest distillery west of the Mississippi. Made from American grain and quadruple distilled. The 1.75 features a built-in handle for easy pouring.

50 ORANGE V VODKA Country USA Base Ingredient American Grain Tasting Notes Clean smooth vodka with intense Orange Flavors. Almost cordial in nature, this vodka is loaded with real natural Florida Oranges. Specifically you can taste Mandarin, Valencia and Tangerine in this exquisite blend. Great on the rocks or in your favorite cocktail.

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51 OVAL VODKA Country Austria

Base Ingredient Wheat Tasting Notes A stunningly great vodka, extremely smooth, with a warm spicy finish, preferably consumed neat and at room temperature.

52 PEARL VODKA Country Canada

56 PINNACLE VODKA Country France Base Ingredient Wheat Tasting Notes A subtle sweetness balanced with a smooth, clean finish that can only come from the finest French wheat and the purist spring water.

57 PRAIRIE VODKA Country USA

Base Ingredient Soft Winter Wheat Tasting Notes Crystal clear and colorless.

Base Ingredient Organic #2 Yellow Corn Tasting Notes Hints of melon and pear on

Very clean with neutral aromas, smooth and balanced with hints of citrus and spice on the palate. The finish is very clean with a slight vanilla note. Flavors: Blueberry|Coconut|Plum Pomegranate

the nose, creamy on the palate, bright and smooth at the finish.

53 PERFECT 1864 VODKA Country France Base Ingredient Wheat Tasting Notes Perfect 1864 is an ultra-premium vodka distilled in France, which uses a unique certification process for each batch, as it strives for perfection.

58 PRAVDA VODKA Country Poland

54 p.i.n.k. VODKA Country Holland

59 PRIMO VODKA Country Argentina Base Ingredient Malbec Grapes Tasting Notes Varnishy nose; thick and creamy with dry, rich fruit flavors with some earthiness.

Base Ingredient Dutch Winter Wheat Tasting Notes Plump grain body glides past the tongue- nipping at it with the alcohol edge and nice lingering finish. Slight sweetness and a bread/grain taste to the finish. Infused with caffeine and guarana.

55 PINKY VODKA Country Sweden

Base Ingredient Wheat Tasting Notes Pale pink colour. Delicate rose petal, and violet scent with hint of jas mine. Soft delivery on the palate with lively feel and texture. Firm through the mouth with full aromatic of rose simply filling every crevice. Lift of alcohol reinforces the rose character. Lively, clean finish.

Base Ingredient Rye Tasting Notes Produced in the Carpathian Mountain District of southern Poland since 1743. Made with the purest spring water and local late harvest rye for a softer, mellower taste. Distilled 5 times for purity.

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Country Italy Base Ingredient Organic Italian Wheat Tasting Notes Light body and citrus, velvety cereal sweetness.

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61 RESORT VODKA Country USA

Base Ingredient Select Grains Tasting Notes Distilled four times, very clean and smooth. This vodka was created for those who want to have a little fun or bring home a gift as a token of their trip or vacation. Each bottle is labeled for the town or resort that the product is sold in.

66 SIKU GLACIER ICE VODKA Country Netherlands Base Ingredient Greenlandic Glacier Ice blended grain alcohol Tasting Notes Clear and very clean with neutral aromas. Thick, firm, and structured on the palate with a hint of citrus; clean finish.

62 RUSKOVA VODKA Country Russia Base Ingredient Grain Tasting Notes Clear. Lightly spicy, cream, and mineral oil aromas. A supple, very smooth, and supple texture with delicate anise and cream flavors. Elegant, graceful, oily fade. Very smooth and classy. An exceptional vodka for the money!

67 SKYY VODKA Country USA

63 RUSSIAN STANDARD VODKA Country Russia Base Ingredient Wheat Tasting Notes Mellow, rounded and full of body, opening with light, creamy aniseed and supported by subtle sweetness and balancing dryness. Continues with underlying grain and mellow spice. Luscious, fresh aniseed with a creaminess and hint of pepper, lingering finish.

68 SKYY 90 VODKA Country USA

64 SAAGA 1763 VODKA Country Estonia Base Ingredient Winter Rye & Wheat Tasting Notes Clear. Neutral aromas with hints of buttered rye toast, vanilla and talc. A very smooth and delicate entry leads to a silky light-to-medium body of very clean whipped cream, toast, and wet stone flavors with a hint of mossy herbs. Finishes in a long, sweet cream, mineral, white pepper, and pasty dough fade. Nice purity of subtle flavors.

69 SKYY INFUSIONS VODKA Country USA Base Ingredient Grain & Fruit Tasting Notes A unique, all-natural infused experience made with premium SKYY Vodka and succulent real fruit. Flavors: Citrus|Cherry|Passion Fruit Raspberry|Grape

65 SEAGRAM'S PLATINUM SELECT VODKA Country USA Base Ingredient Wheat Tasting Notes First whiffs detect smoky notes of tobacco leaf, cigar ash and charcoal. As advertised, it’s smooth on the tongue at palate entry, then it turns a bit prickly and hot by midpalate, all the time featuring very toasty-smoky notes. Finish is ashy, charcoallike and slightly oily.

70 SMIRNOFF VODKA Country USA Base Ingredient Grain Tasting Notes Clear. Creamy powdered sugar and talc aromas. Supple and delicate on the palate with a lightly glycerous texture and dusty minerality with hints of sweet anise and citrus. Finishes soft and clean. Flavors: Blueberry|Green Apple|Citrus| Watermelon|Raspberry|Vanilla|Lime Orange|Black Cherry|Strawberry|Cranberry

Base Ingredient Grain Tasting Notes The grain takes a backseat in the early sniffing stages as bittersweet bean- and kernel-like scents dominate; later whiffs merely confirm the intense bean/cocoa quality. Palate entry mirrors the bouquet to a tee; at midpalate, the kernel-like intensity turns smooth and viscous on the tongue. Ends bittersweet and oily.

Base Ingredient Grain Tasting Notes Properly clear and impeccably pure. Entry has plenty of grainy, spirity giddy-up and adds a a note of sweetness; by the midpalate stage, the spirit warmth fades, leaving behind a subtle biscuity, wheat cracker finish.

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71 SNOW QUEEN VODKA Country Kazakhstan Base Ingredient Wheat Tasting Notes Full, well-controlled palate offering a good balance of texture and softness, and a gentle sweetness.

76 STOLI VODKA Country Russia

72 SOBIESKI VODKA Country Poland Base Ingredient Dankowski Rye Tasting Notes Balanced, delicate and elegant, it has a nose of slightly acidic fruitiness. On the palate, it is well structured. The fruit is still present, but so are the spicy and slightly acid notes from the rye.

77 STOLI ELIT VODKA Country Russia Base Ingredient Winter Wheat Tasting Notes Light, clean, fresh and engaging. On the palate smooth, mellow, silky and velvety - rich and harmonious, with rounded vodka notes.

73 SONNEMA VodkaHERB Country Holland Base Ingredient Corn, Rye and Wheat Tasting Notes Aromatic hint of rosemary, thyme, juniper, licorice and wormwood, Sonnema vodkaHERB gives cocktails a layer of smooth herbaciousness and complexity – and is delicious alone.

78 STOCKHOLM KRYSTAL VODKA Country Sweden Base Ingredient Wheat Tasting Notes Distinctive for its mineralcitrus nose, which douses the palate with weight and a demure aftertaste. The finish is a gratifying balance of aromas and flavor.

74 SQUARE ONE VODKA Country USA Base Ingredient Organic American Rye Tasting Notes Clean taste and texture – luscious in a straight vodka martini and an exquisite partner in more complex culinarystyle cocktails.

79 SV (SOYUZ-VICTAN) VODKA Country Russia Base Ingredient Grain Tasting Notes Cream, vanilla, and star anise aromas. A round supple entry lead to a dryish, silky medium body of sweet cream, mineral, vanilla, and delicate peppery spice flavors. Finishes with a long, sweet cream and mineral fade. Excellent balance, smoothness and length.

75 STILETTO VODKA Country Kyrgyzstan Base Ingredient Wheat Tasting Notes Made from the finest Russian wheat and pure artesian spring water, Stiletto is seductively smooth. Flavors: Chocolate|Vanilla|Mint

80 SVEDKA VODKA Country Sweden

Base Ingredient Winter Wheat Tasting Notes A clean white spirit with pure, neutral, flavours and an enduring crispness on the palate reminiscent of a Siberian glacier. Flavors: Blakberi|Blueberi|Citros|Cranberi Ohranj|Peachik|Razberi|Strasberi|Vanil

Base Ingredient Wheat Tasting Notes Clear. Medium-bodied. Custard and vanilla flavors. Unusual aromas are attractive and show a measure of complexity. Flavors: Clementine|Raspberry|Vanilla

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81 TITO’S HANDMADE VODKA Country USA Base Ingredient Corn Tasting Notes Light, clean bouquet, a medium body, a marvelously crisp flavor and an impressively long finish.

86 TRUMP VODKA Country Holland

82 TENURE VODKA Country Poland

87 ULTIMAT VODKA Country Poland

Base Ingredient Wheat Tasting Notes Clear appearance; superb clarity. Dry earthy scents of grain and paraffin. The bouquet offers tantalizing nuances of leather and jasmine. Flavors: Orange|Citron|Grape| Raspberry

Base Ingredient Polish Wheat Tasting Notes Seven distillations for

Base Ingredient Wheat, Rye and Potato Tasting Notes Masterly crafted from three

extreme clarification...this vodka has a crisp yet smooth finish...the ideal, classic vodka for connoisseurs.

distinct blends, Ultimat Vodka is an epitome of pureness accented by clean and refined taste that captures the essence of sophistication and style.

83 THREE OLIVES VODKA Country England Base Ingredient Grain Tasting Notes Shows gin like aromas of juniper and light citrus moderately rich texture very clean rush of zesty citrus notes. Flavors: Passionfruit|Mango|Pomegranate Cherry|Berry|Grape|Watermelon Chocolate|Orange|Vanilla|Green Apple Raspberry|Citrus|Triple Shot Espresso Root Beer|Tomato

88 U'LUVKA VODKA Country Poland

84 TOUCH VODKA Country USA

89 UV VODKA Country USA

Base Ingredient Rye, Wheat and Barley Tasting Notes It is fresh, clean and elegant on the nose. Creamy and lightly buttery in character, with impressive sweet, savoury and spicy flavours, aniseed freshness and a long vibrant grain finish.

Base Ingredient Grain Tasting Notes Touch Vodka Original is

Base Ingredient Corn Tasting Notes A light vodka that shows a

infused with fermented wild honey from the Florida Everglades giving this award winning vodka a full bodied taste. Flavors: Valencia Orange|Key Lime

distinct citrus note. A little thin of body but incredibly easy to sip. Flavors: Apple|Blue|Cherry|Citruv|Grape Lemonade|Orange|Vanilla

85 TRU ORGANIC VODKA Country USA Base Ingredient Organic Wheat Tasting Notes Clean, smooth and well-rounded with a neutral finish. Flavors: Lemon|Vanilla

90 UVIX ITALIAN VODKA Country Italy Base Ingredient Italian Grapes Tasting Notes Light floral aromas and flavors with hints of orange, tangerine and grape must that cost the palate and linger through the finish.

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91 V2 VODKA Country Holland

96 X-RATED VODKA Country France

Base Ingredient Long Grain Wheat Tasting Notes Clasic vodka smell with

Base Ingredient Wheat & Roseberry Grain Tasting Notes The spirit has a silky

mineral and floral notes. V2 is smooth but still carries a pleasant bite that reminds you that you're drinking vodka. Caffeine and Taurine infused. Flavors: Mint

smooth texture, which causes a band of warmth to trend down from mouth to stomach. There is a slight hint of vanilla to the flavor. 100% organic and GE free.

92 VAN GOGH VODKA Country Holland Base Ingredient Wheat, Corn & Barley Tasting Notes Very clean and pure with a beautifully fragrant nose. A classic neutral vodka with a pleasing oily texture. Flavors: Espresso|Double Espresso Acai-Blueberry|Chocolate|Pineapple Pomegranate|Appel|Banana|Vanilla Raspberry|Oranje|Citroen|Coconut Melon|Mango|Black Cherry|Mojito Mint

97 YES! VODKA Country Holland

93 VERMONT WHITE VODKA Country USA Base Ingredient Pure Milk Sugar Tasting Notes Crystal clear, smooth and with a delicate nose, this vodka is excellent straight and chilled.

98 ZODIAC VODKA Country Poland

Base Ingredient Wheat Tasting Notes Smooth vanilla nose; fresh dry and silky, with spice and a long, elegant finish; from the Netherlands.

Base Ingredient Potato Tasting Notes Hand-crafted and distilled in Idaho. Zodiac is ultra smooth with hints of vanilla. Zodiac produces twelve unique bottle designs, one for each sign and each with its own horoscope

94 VOX VODKA Country Netherlands Base Ingredient Wheat Tasting Notes Muted nose of light hay, charcoal/ash, and licorice. Soft, smooth palate. Medium-bodied, yet with weight. Very clean and elegant, showing a refined profile. Somewhat guarded as deeper, smoky, earthy elements come forth. A very seductive style. Flavors: Green Apple| Raspberry

99 ZUBROWKA VODKA Country Poland Base Ingredient Rye Tasting Notes An amazing tasting vodka, with a grassy, herby palate with lovely hints of citrus, vanilla, and lavender. These tastes are all tempered with subtle chocolate & vanilla flavors.

95 XELLENT SWISS VODKA Country Switzerland Base Ingredient Swiss Rye Tasting Notes The initial whiffs find herbal aromas with faint hints of jasmine and moss: additional scents of tea leaves, minerals and wet stone appear in the later passes. The palate entry is semisweet and biscuity; midpalate is nutty, concentrated and remarkably mineral-like.

100 ZYR VODKA Country Russia

Base Ingredient Winter Wheat & Rye Tasting Notes The entry is superiorly smooth and leads to a very clean, fresh palate in which the grain background is continued. It finishes short and clean with a ever-soslight sweetness.