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    GINUARY & WHITE SPIRITS TASTING

    Jan 01, 2022 8 minutes

    60 tasted

    45 awarded

    VODKA

    9 TASTED

    7 AWARDED

    Quite a good class of clean spirit wines showing that the suppliers have improved considerably from the past. “Interesting infusions of flavour from some and the question ‘why’ from others,” said one judge.

    38 Special NSW Vodka ****

    Clear, clean and neutral bouquet with youthful spirit on the slightly forward palate and finishing dry. $55 (Neutral)

    78 Degrees Australian Vodka ****

    Attractive delicate citrus prickle to the nose and soft sweet spirit on the palate with hints of citrus and warm back palate. $60 (Neutral)

    MOUNTAIN Native Botanicals Macedon Ranges Vodka ****

    Distinctive hints of citrus aromas and pleasant delicate zesty lemon flavours with some astringency on the finish. $75 (Contemporary)

    SEE RECIPE Mountain Vodka Gimlet Pg 129

    Mount Compass Spirits No.8 Fleurieu Vodka ***1/2

    Clear, clean bouquet with hints of spirit. Nicely textured palate, clean in the mouth with a crisp finish. $52 (Wheat)

    SEE RECIPE MC NO8 Vodka Pg 128

    Australian Distilling Co Triple Distilled Vodka ***

    Good example of style with hints of grain on the nose and soft and creamy in the mouth. $75

    Newy Distillery Passionfruit Newcastle Vodka ***

    Tropical fruit fragrances that also dominate the palate with slight sweetness and drying finish. $55 (Fruit)

    Newy Distillery Cucumber, Mint & Lime Newcastle Vodka ***

    Big lemon/lime

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