Spirit Type:
Spirit Name:
Rating:
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Vodka
Crystal Head
★★★★☆
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Score:
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80/100
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ABV:
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40%
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Region:
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Canada
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Theme(s):
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Big licorice based lolly-shop theme
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Tasting notes:
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Nose: The aroma of blackberry and licorice candy
strips fills the glass, as the piercing alcohol becomes more and more subdued
as the vodka rests in the glass. After a while, this vodka relaxes and its
initial burst of alcohol dissipates and gives way to a sweet lolly/candy shop
fragrance: licorice sticks, black jelly beans, anise seed and some mint
leaves. It is also creamy, with some mild whipped cream layered with anise
seed. As you can probably tell, this vodka is very “licorice” based on the
nose.
Taste: An initial burst of alcohol is followed by some
sweet creaminess as that licorice theme develops in the form of a stale
licorice cube that has been sitting in the cupboard far too long. There is
some initial sharpness, but little creaminess and while this would be a great
mixer I do not enjoy it neat because it, in my view, lacks layers to explore.
Finish: Lovely finish develops with some bitter tartness
replacing the sugary sweetness.
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Likes:
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This is very good vodka with a beautiful lolly-shop nose (licorice based
lollies/candy)
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Dislikes:
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A little one dimensional on the palate I found
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Price:
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$80 (Aus), $42 (US), £40
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