J.J. Whitley Artisanal Gold Vodka, 70cl

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Next on our list of award-winning vodkas is Penderyn Distillery’s Five Vodka was the first to be awarded a Master in the Super Premium heat. Halewood was “100% opposed to the Russian Army invasion of Ukraine”, and as a result had moved “some production back to our site in Chorley with immediate effect”, a spokeswoman said. Halewood added that the St Petersburg distillery is fully owned by the company and is not affiliated with the Russian government. Melita Kiely, editor of The Spirits Business, chaired the third and final team, which comprised: Ivan Dixon, independent spirits consultant; and Dimple Athavia, founder of All Things Drinks. Whitley combines quintessential British flavours with superior Russian ingredients, including artisanal well water and winter wheat.

With unique flavoured vodkas inspired by the English countryside as well as a gold silk filtered vodka, JJ Whitley's range includes something for all tastes. Delivering a a “nice texture and mouthfeel”, the liquid was also praised for its “character and interesting finish” in the Vodka – Rye flight. He was joined by Evan Prousaefs, bar manager at The Leaf and Cane in London; and Julia Nourney, independent spirits consultant.An array of vodkas were presented to our panel of judges last month, from a pear-flavoured showstopper to a number of rye-based bottlings. Also sign me up for newsletters so I can get special offers, recommendations, and expert advice to my inbox!

The vodka is made by combining Nemiroff Vodka with honey, pepper and fresh pear, delivering “pear drops” on the nose and “authentic pear flavour” on the palate. Over recent days, 10 US states have banished Russian vodka from shelves in a show of solidarity with Ukraine. According to The Brand Champions 2021 report, the vodka’s million‐case‐selling brands were among the most resilient of all spirits sectors. Get the creative juices flowing with a collection of premium cocktails inspired by our artisanal vodka infusions.

The judges were excited by its complex profile, and found the palate to be “creamy, smooth with a slight chilli heat” finishing with some “citrusy notes”. We have been proudly recognised by the Retail Industry Awards for our efforts picking up Convenience Retailer of the Year and Multiple Community Retailer of the Year 2022.

It then goes through a unique process whereby it slowly passes through a filter of the finest gold silk thread, elevating this premium and smooth tasting vodka and providing a new tasting experience and bottle worth sharing. While we have taken care in preparing this summary and believe it to be accurate, it is not a substitute for reading the product packaging and label prior to use.Grabbing the judges’ attention for its “attractive colour”, Gin A Ding Ding ‘s Miller found this to be “sweet, sharp”, and added that it “would work well in cocktails”. UK-based Halewood Artisanal Spirits has moved production of its JJ Whitley vodka back to England, two years after it opened a multi-million-pound distillery for the brand in Russia. Ukrainian brand Nemiroff received two Masters in the Flavoured/Infused Vodka flight, the first for Nemiroff The Inked Collection Wild Cranberry.