Vodka

Vodka

Vodka traditionally is supposed to have originated in the 12th century in the Russian form of Viatka. The name was originally ‘zhiznennia voda’ (water of life) and the word ‘vodka or wodka’ means ‘little water’ .

Vodka and Flavoured Vodka is a main ingredient in many cocktails, notably the ‘Bloody Mary’ (vodka and tomato juice),‘Moscow Mule’ (vodka and ginger ale) and ‘Cosmopolitan’ (Vodka, Cointreau and Cranberry juice)

Vodka was originally made with potatoes but is now made more often than not with corn and wheat. Premium Vodkas are distilled at least 3 times (the third distillation eliminates impurities) then water is added to bring the vodka down to consumable alcohol levels .Finally the vodka is filtered through activated wood charcoal filters.

Products

42 Below Pure Vodka

42 Below Pure Vodka

It all started with Geoff Ross sitting on a plane across the US in 1996. He was reading a rubbish in-flight magazine and saw an ad for an American vodka and thought "Hold on, America is all about bourbon and moonshine. Vodka has to come from cold, pure countries.A decade later and 42 BELOW has become the world's most awarded vodka, proving Geoff's hunch that if you were going to choose the perfect environment to make perfect vodka you would have to choose New Zealand. 42 Below Pure Vodka is bottled at 42% abv.

£19.26

Size: 70cl
Origin: New Zealand

Absolut Apeach Vodka

Absolut Apeach Vodka

More than 400 years of tradition stands behind every bottle of ABSOLUT Vodka. To ensure superb quality, every drop of ABSOLUT Vodka comes from one source, Ahus in southern Sweden. From the hardy winter wheat that grows in the region, to water from the companys own deep well, Ahus provides the distillery with the raw materials to produce the millions of bottles of ABSOLUT Vodka sold around the world. This Absolut Apeach Swedish Vodka has the smooth and mellow flavour of Absolut Vodka combined with the sophisticated taste of ripe natural peaches.

£16.24

abv: 40%
Size: 70cl
Origin: Sweden

Absolut Blue Vodka

Absolut Blue Vodka

Introduced in 1879 as an absolutely pure vodka which used a new distilling process called rectification. A pure grain vodka distilled in Ahus in southern Sweden. An alcoholic base was made from the best locally grown wheat grain, continuous distillation produced a high strength spirit. The spirit was filtered through charcoal leaving it pure. The vodka was kept in stainless-steel tanks so flavours remained neutral. The spirit was diluted with pure water to 40% alcohol before bottling. Smooth and light-bodied with some licorice flavours.

£15.35

Size: 70cl
Origin: Sweden
abv: 40%

Absolut Citron Vodka

Absolut Citron Vodka

ABSOLUT Vodka comes from Ahus in southern Sweden. From the hardy winter wheat that grows in the region, to water from the companys own deep well, Ahus provides the distillery with the raw materials to produce the millions of bottles of ABSOLUT Vodka sold around the world. A delicious flavoured Absolut blended with extracts of various citrus fruits including lemon, lime, grapefruit and orange. Clear Medium-bodied. Dry and zesty mouthfeel.

£16.24

abv: 40%
Size: 70cl
Origin: Sweden

Absolut Kurrant Vodka

Absolut Kurrant Vodka

More than 400 years of tradition stands behind every bottle of ABSOLUT Vodka. Introduced in 1992 ABSOLUT KURANT Vodka is made from black currant, a distant cousin of the grape. ABSOLUT KURANT Vodka has the distinctive character of black currant, with a hint of tartness and sweetness. Super-premium Swedish vodka blended with blackcurrants. Intense blackcurrant nose and flavours with perhaps a hint of black raspberry, very fruity.

£16.24

abv: 40%
Size: 70cl
Origin: Sweden

Absolute Mandarin Vodka

Absolute Mandarin Vodka

More than 400 years of tradition stands behind every bottle of ABSOLUT Vodka. To ensure superb quality, every drop of ABSOLUT Vodka comes from one source, Ahus in southern Sweden. From the hardy winter wheat that grows in the region, to water from the companys own deep well, Ahus provides the distillery with the raw materials to produce the millions of bottles of ABSOLUT Vodka sold around the world.
Complex, smooth and mellow with a fruity mandarin and orange character mixed with notes of orange peel.

£16.24

abv: 40%
Origin: Sweden
Size: 70cl

Belvedere Cytrus Vodka

Belvedere Cytrus Vodka

Belvedere Cytrus Vodka is handcrafted using lemons grown in the sunny citrus groves near Murcia in Spain, and limes harvested nearby. A single ingredient vodka. Fused with four times distilled Belvedere spirit Belvedere Cytrus vodka shows the lively character of natural lemon with exotic layers of lime.

£29.49

abv: 40%
Size: 70cl
Origin: Poland

Belvedere Pomarancza Vodka

Belvedere Pomarancza Vodka

Belvedere Pomarancza Vodka is distilled using ripe Spanish mandarin, Moroccan oranges and exotic orange blossoms, with limes from South Eastern Spain. Belvedere Pomarancza shows deep orange aromas with bursts of orange blossom. Flavour notes of sweet oranges are balanced by an elegant touch of lime .Four stars highly recommended Spirit Journal, Spirit of the Year 2004. Fruity, delicate, and semi sweet aromas of orange rind and pulp are present in the aftertaste.

£29.49

abv: 40.00%
Size: 70cl
Origin: Poland

Belvedere Vodka

Belvedere Vodka

Belvedere Vodka hails from the small town of Zyrardow in the Mazovian plains west of Warsaw, Poland. Belvedere's taste profile features a subtle sweetness and smooth, clean finish that only comes from using 100% Da^kowskie Gold Rye as the single-grain ingredient. Belvedere is distilled four times, the optimum number for enhancing its unique, subtle character. If a taste sampling shows even a hint of imbalance, the entire batch is destroyed.

£28.24

abv: 40%
Size: 70cl
Origin: Poland

Cape North Vodka

Cape North Vodka

t is based in Loviselund, a landmark of Swedish spirit production history, that produced and delivered vodka during the 19th century to the royal Swedish household at Drottningholm. Loviselund Manor was a morning gift to Queen Lovisa from Gustav III, the Swedish King who was very inspired by French culture. Cape North is a Swedish premium single grain vodka made from the Swedish spring water and distilled in Bourgogne, France with French musty grains. It is a clear vodka characterised by its hints of vanilla and citrus on the nose and also for its clear finish.

£33.16

abv: 40%
Size: 70cl
Origin: France

Chase English Potato Vodka

Chase English Potato Vodka

£30.69

abv: 40%
Bottler: Chase Distillery
Origin: UK
Size: 70cl

Finlandia Vodka

Finlandia Vodka

Finlandia Vodka is one of the purest vodkas in the world. The purest glacial spring water, the finest six-row barley and a state of the art distillation process produces an exclusive vodka with a clear refreshing taste. The pure glacial spring water is naturally filtered through moraine formed during the Ice Age which gives it an astonishing purity. The water is combined with the finest six-row barley to make Finlandia. The magic ingredient is the unique weather caused by Finland's Midnight Sun. For approximately 73 days over the summer months every year the sun never sets providing exceptional and constant growing conditions for six-row barley. The harsh, cold winters also remove all of the earth's impurities.

£15.04

abv: 40%
Size: 70cl
Origin: Finland

Grey Goose Le Citron Vodka

Grey Goose Le Citron Vodka

In the legendary tradition of the Cognac region, the Maître de Chai (Master of the Cellar) transforms French wheat and artesian spring water into world renowned Grey Goose. With succulent fruits, it becomes the preeminent family of flavored vodkas. This crisp vodka gets its citrussy, zesty flavours from fresh lemons is best served over ice.

£29.49

abv: 40%
Size: 70cl
Origin: France

Greygoose Original Vodka

Greygoose Original Vodka

Grey Goose: Extraordinary Character Introducing the World’s Best Tasting Vodka Grey Goose vodka is a celebration of extraordinary character, from its creation in the Cognac region of western France through to the last sip of the perfect martini. For Grey Goose, character is an approach to life. From the very best French wheat and artesian spring water, selected for their refined characteristics, to the uniqueness and pride that comes from being the only vodka made in the region of Cognac. Added to this, there is also the passion of one man, Francois Thibault, the Grey Goose Maître de Chai (Cellar Master), who obsesses over every step of the creation of Grey Goose vodka.

£29.25

abv: 40%
Size: 70cl
Origin: France

Ketel One Citron Vodka

Ketel One Citron Vodka

Hand made at the Nolet Distillery in Schiedam, the Netherlands, the Distillery was born in 1691. Natural citrus flavoured vodka, . Each batch is tasted by every member of the Nolet family to ensure quality and smoothness. Ketel One Citroen is made from Ketel One Vodka and by blending natural lemon and lime extracts.

£22.58

Size: 70cl
Origin: Holland
abv: 40%

Ketel One Vodka

Ketel One Vodka

Ketel One Vodka is distilled from 100% wheat and made at the Nolet Distillery in Schiedam, the Netherlands, the Distillery born in 1691. It is distilled in alembic copper pot stills, filtered over loose charcoal, and rests in tile lined tanks until ready. Ketel One Vodka is named after the original, copper pot still, “Distilleerketel #1,” and is handcrafted in small batches. The Ketel One is surprisingly easy to drink neat, the flavour is rounded and it clings to the palate for a long time using clean, balanced flavours and highlighting fresh ingredients

£21.06

abv: 40%
Size: 70cl
Origin: Holland

Pinky Vodka

Pinky Vodka

Each batch is hand-blended by champion wine tasters using natural and luxurious ingredients, including rose petals, violets and wild strawberries. It was created to enhance the taste, look and nose of any vodka-based drink Getting its beautiful pink hue naturally from a blend of twelve delicately balanced flavours, Pinky is a singular experience with numerous layers of complexity.

£28.29

abv: 40%
Size: 70cl
Origin: Sweden

Russian Standard Original Vodka

Russian Standard Original Vodka

Russkian Standart is a genuine vodka, which is distilled to the Tsar's premium quality standard established in 1894. Russky Standart owes its quality to selected golden grains of wheat from Russia's heartlands and pure glacier water from the frozen North. It's distillation is a painstaking and costly process that demands exceptional control and expertise. Vodka with a superbly smooth taste and of a quality unchanged for over a century.

£13.83

abv: 40%
Size: 70cl
Origin: Russia

Skyy Berry Vodka

Skyy Berry Vodka

SKYY vodka is remarkable for its exceptionally clean taste due to the high quality quadruple distillation and triple filtration process which puts this exceptional vodka from the United Stares among the top four biggest selling vodka brands worldwide. Stars and showbiz guests toasted the glittering Premier of Sex and the City with SKYY vodka cocktails

£18.06

abv: 37.50%
Size: 70cl
Origin: USA

Skyy Citrus Vodka

Skyy Citrus Vodka

Skyy Vodka is a well-known, sophisticated brand with a unique distillation process, recognisable packaging and meteoric growth within the spirits industry, all contributing to an established consumer base for Skyy Blue. This super-premium Vodka is distilled in America from American grain. Skyy Citrus Vodka is a unique combination of orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit and tangerine fruits. The taste is altogether smooth, fresh and zingy.

£18.06

abv: 37.50%
Size: 70cl
Origin: USA

Skyy Vodka

Skyy Vodka

Using 100% American grain, Skyy's unique proprietary four-column distillation and a three step filtration process to remove impurites gives this vodka a fresh, soft, herbaceous nose. SKYY Vodka is one of the fastest growing spirits globally and the leading domestic super premium vodka in the US. SKYY’s is produced via a process of quadruple distillation and triple filtration. Skyy is sweet and fruity on the palate with a mature charcoal aftertaste, has hints of licorice and great length.

£17.45

abv: 40%
Size: 70cl
Origin: USA

Smirnoff Black Vodka No.55

Smirnoff Black Vodka  No.55

Vladamir Smirnoff studied the old methods of distillation, the small copper pot-stills which the Smirnoff familiy had originally used to produce small batches of fine vodka for the Imperial household. Made traditionally, it is slowly distilled and then filtered through Siberian Silver Birch charcoal to create a uniquely smooth and mellow vodka, best savoured neat and frozen. Then, using highest quality native Russian grain, and pure Russian silver birch charcoal as a filtering agent, they produced an extraordinary product. Smirnoff vodka is as pure, clear and smooth, but it also has a unique "silken" feel, with rich and mellow undertones.

£16.56

abv: 40%
Size: 70cl

Smirnoff Blue Vodka

Smirnoff Blue Vodka

Smirnoff blue bottled at 45% abv is smirnoff's premium vodka, great for making cocktails.

£18.06

abv: 45%
Origin: UK
Size: 70CL

Stolichnaya Razberi Vodka

Stolichnaya Razberi Vodka

Stolichnaya has its origins in the Moscow State Wine Warehouse No. 1 which was opened in 1901 by the authorities to ensure higher quality vodka production.Stolichnaya Razberi is the authentic natural rasberry-flavoured Russian vodka. Starting with the finest spirits, distilled from wheat and clear glacial water, it is then married to the aromatic essence of fresh raspberries to achieve its distinctive taste. Splenid neat, on the rocks or with soda, Stoli' Razberi adds a refreshing twist to all of your favourite vodka recipes.

£18.41

abv: 37.50%
Size: 70cl
Origin: Russia

Stolichnaya Russian Vodka

Stolichnaya Russian Vodka

Stolichnaya has its origins in the Moscow State Wine Warehouse No. 1 which was opened in 1901 by the authorities to ensure higher quality vodka production. This vodka starts with wheat grains. Artesial water from the Kaliningrad region is added to these grains to begin the fermentation which takes about 60 hours. Once fermentation is complete the resulting liquid is distilled four times to a strength of 96.4% ABV. This spirit is then diluted to bottling strength with more artesial well water which ultimately gives the vodka its smoothness. It is then filtered through quartz, sand, activated charcoal, and finally through woven cloth.

£15.04

abv: 40%
Size: 70cl
Origin: Russia

Zubrowka Bison Grass Vodka

Zubrowka Bison Grass Vodka

Zubrówka has been manufactured in the region of the contemporary Polish-Belarusian border since the 16th century, and by 18th century was one of the favourite raw drinks of the nobility and the peasantry alike. However it was banned in America since the late 1970's because of the medicinal properties of the grass, but in 1999, Polish distilleries introduced reformulated US-export versions of the product, sometimes using artificial flavours and colours it can now be savoured once again through America. Bison Gross Vodka is produced through a closely-held, centuries-old distillation process. Each bottle includes an actual blade of grass from the famed Bialowieza Forest. The flavour is unique, and can be described as having vanilla, coconut and almond-like qualities.

£17.45

abv: 40%
Size: 70cl
Origin: Poland