Wine Enthusiast Magazine

SPIRITS

It wasn’t long ago that the flavored vodka market was all about crazy, confectionery flavors, from cotton candy to sticky cinnamon bun. While the sweet tooth effect hasn’t completely disappeared, the newest flavored vodkas have taken a more savory turn, ranging from salted to smoky to searing hot.

Consider, for example, recent entrants such as Saltworks Property’s Himalayan Pink Salt Vodka, with delicate hints of rosewater and mouthwatering salinity, ideal for a not-so-dirty Martini variation. On the other side of the spectrum, Silver Spur’s Jalapeño Bacon Flavored Vodka has the right mix of

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