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World Vodka Awards 2024

Winners

World's Best Pure Neutral Vodka

World's Best Pure Neutral Vodka
Country Winner
iStil38
Pot Still Vodka

Ireland

"A light minerality on the nose with hints of vanilla and white pepper on the palate, along with a touch of citrus on the body and a light, slightly perfumy finish. On the palate, there are cream and vanilla Flavors, well-rounded, but bitterness creeps in at the finish, making it a little headsy. The vodka is light and easy, neutral, and clean, and although simple, it is faultless."

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Australia

Country Winner
Country WinnerPure Origin
Tasmanian Vodka
Australia
"Mineral notes on the nose, accompanied by hints of plum and white pepper. Medium-bodied with a copper note on the finish, it offers light milky undertones and a spicy finish. The vanilla sweetness remains prominent throughout, complemented by a touch of pepper on the smooth finish. The palate features soft cream and new mown hay, leading to flavors of vanilla ice cream with balance and complexity. The finish is long-lasting with a hint of white pepper."

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Belgium

Country Winner
Country WinnerFilliers
Premium Grain Vodka
Belgium
"Neutral nose with hints of black pepper, leading to a silky medium-bodied palate. The finish features hints of cocoa beans and apples. a pepper flavour and a creamy texture. On the palate, the vodka is creamy and rich with a soft texture and finishing notes of ice cream and vanilla, leading to a peppery end."

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Brazil

Country Winner
Country WinnerVerve
Vodka
Brazil
"Caramel nose with hints of sugar cane spirit on the palate. The body features toffee apples and cooked plums with light notes of vanilla and black pepper. There is a beautiful nutty aroma on the nose, with a nice artificial sugary mouthfeel. The nose exhibits heavy cream and vanilla ice cream, while the flavors are well-balanced, even though the finish is slightly hot and peppery with dryness. It is complex and big, with an eventful palate and a big, smooth texture with zesty notes that balance the warming alcohol."

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Canada

Country Winner
Country WinnerSirin
Vodka
Canada
"The nose is of medium-low intensity and neutral, with well-integrated alcohol. A sweet, almost marshmallow aroma, with a good peppery body and a nice heat on the finish, exhibiting plenty of character. It is a nice and rich vodka that can be served chilled or neat. The palate has a medium body, light sweetness, and a light porridge note, otherwise neutral. It is warming with a medium and simple finish. While largely maintaining its neutral profile, it has a light, appealing, and very faintly floral fruitiness to the aroma. The light and fruity sweetness on the palate makes it an attractive straight sipper. The taste is very clean throughout, including the finish."

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China

Country Winner
Country WinnerLing-Lie
Vodka
China
"Hints of minerality on the nose with a slightly perfumy vanilla character. The nose showcases vanilla cream and wheat in the spirit, while the palate is soft, with balanced cream notes. The palate offers hints of white pepper with dry grassy undertones, a medium-bodied spicy finish, and well-balanced heat. The sample features a nice grainy character throughout. The musky aroma and ripe fruit on the mouthfeel suggest a vodka made in the style of a baijiu, with a lingering finish."

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England

Country Winner
Country WinnerElkmere
Vodka
England
"A light minerality on the nose with hints of flowers on the body and features a well-balanced palate with a good amount of spiciness, followed by creamy notes on the finish. The palate showcases classic cereal notes, with a little pepper pleasantly combining on the mouthfeel, and a smooth finish."

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Estonia

Country Winner
Country WinnerBellingshausen
Vodka
Estonia
"The nose features delicate, contained spirit, showcasing wheat-germ and cream. A neutral scent on the nose with hints of vanilla and berries, while the palate presents a touch of white pepper with herbaceous notes, well-balanced spicy and sweet tones, and vanilla podfFlavors. The finish delivers a pleasant heat. It is consistent and balanced, with pleasing spirit warmth, finish, and excellent mouthfeel. It is lovely and round, with a sleek and cool palate as the alcohol is brilliantly integrated."

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Silver
Hõbe
Vodka
Estonia

BRONZE WINNERS

Bronze
DC66
Vodka
Estonia

France

Country Winner
Country WinnerVodka Nadé
Récolte 2017
France

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Germany

SILVER WINNERS

Silver
Unikorn
Germany

Italy

Country Winner
Country WinnerDOA
Premium Vodka
Italy
"A peppery scent on the nose with an herbaceous body, featuring a strong peppery character, pine and vanilla notes, and hints of forest and aniseed undertones. The aroma is complemented by lime zest and citric notes on the mouthfeel, which carry through lightly along with woodier notes, resulting in a nice lingering peppery finish. On the nose, floral and grass notes are noticeable, with chamomile lawn edging to a bit vegetal with dandelion, while wheatgerm and cream follow, offering interesting complexity. On the palate, there is a creamy texture, vanilla and citrus blossom, well-managed dryness tailing into a soft cream finish, and a reminder of spirit heat."

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Japan

Country Winner
Country WinnerHoshi
Japanese Vodka
Japan
"Light maltiness on the nose with hints of cooked plums, featuring sweet caramel notes with hints of malted barley on the body. On the nose, there is yuzu and citrus with tangerine and rose scents, leaving the impression of a Shochu base. It exhibits flavors of mash on the palate, offering a sweet and fruity finish with well-balanced spicy notes and sweetness on the back of the palate. There is a lovely yuzu/rice-like note coming through cleanly on both the nose and palate, leading to a pleasant finish. The vodka is creamy and rich, with body and balance, but it is slightly sour and dry, with spirit heat on the finish. It exhibits lovely light shochu notes, crispy and fresh rice-like notes, and is creamy and smooth."

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Lebanon

"Vanilla sweetness on the nose with light notes of black pepper, accompanying hints of vanilla and berries on the palate. Although the sample starts off lightly on the palate, the finish is strong and robust in terms of spiciness. It feels very easy on the nose and palate, showcasing a slight creaminess and lovely smoothness. The nose exhibits delicate floral notes with contained spirit, while the palate offers a creamy and rich texture, although it is a fraction thin. The finish is pleasant, steady, and controlled, with good length and balanced flavors, leading to a satisfying drink. A beautiful texture, nicely integrated alcohol, and a cool, refreshing, and smooth finish."

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Mexico

Country Winner
Country WinnerThe Community Spirit
Vodka
Mexico
"A notably clean and sippable spirit with a subtle fruitiness and light minerality on the nose. It offers a sparse level of heat and minimal alcohol feel. The palate reveals hints of vanilla, earthiness, cardamom, aniseed, and a light floral character. A citrusy start leads to a creamy, smooth experience, concluding with white pepper notes and a dry, grassy finish."

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Netherlands

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New Zealand

Country Winner
Country WinnerBroken Heart
Vodka
New Zealand
"Mineral on the nose, with a strong herbaceous body that leads to a spicy black pepper flavour on the palate, with a floral and sweet character, and a robust and spicy finish. It has a well-balanced flavour profile, with a light creamy note combining with pepper to provide a lovely mouthfeel and finish. On the nose, the spirit leads, with some cream notes, flints, and solvents, while the palate offers big fresh cream and vanilla, but it is short-lasting, leaving lime and apple peel notes."

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Silver
Scapegrace
Vodka
New Zealand

Poland

Country Winner
Country WinnerTessellis Distillery
Pure Vodka
Poland
"A neutral scent on the nose with hints of black pepper, vanilla, and citrus character. It offers a well-balanced silky body with light sweetness and a good amount of spiciness on the finish. The pepper balances the overall flavour profile nicely, with a gentle vanilla note on the mouthfeel. There is also a nice dash of florality. On the nose, there are shy minerality dry earth notes with whisps of smoke, while on the palate, it presents mint cream, wheatgerm, and malt flavors, next to fresh grass and baking spice notes. The finish is superbly balanced, rounding out the vodka's profile."

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Romania

Country Winner
Country WinnerAntarktys
Vodka
Romania
"A floral scent on the nose, with a dry, grassy body and peppery undertones, complemented by floral notes with hints of vanilla and candy floss. The finish is full-bodied and quite spicy. The vodka strikes a nice balance between grains and pepper, offering a lovely sweet vanilla note on the finish, while the pepper finish lingers in a pleasant way, with a lovely dry note throughout. On the nose, it is somewhat indistinct, with some black pepper perfume, while on the palate, there are cream with mashed potato notes, warmth from the spirit, but well-controlled."

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Scotland

Country Winner
Country WinnerBlur 69
Original Vodka
Scotland
"An exceptional vodka, well-distilled with a distinct character. Initial sips reveal a sweet profile, complemented by vanilla aromatics and white pepper nuances. The experience is balanced, featuring light vanilla sweetness and floral notes. A dry finish follows, accented by stone fruit hints. Despite its smoothness, a saline edge and a noticeable alcohol warmth are present towards the end."

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South Africa

Country Winner
Country WinnerCount Pushkin
Premium Imperial
South Africa
"A refreshing, characterful drink with a well-balanced 43% alcohol content, offering a silky, creamy texture. Subtle vanilla nuances complement its non-sweet profile. The palate experiences grassy tones alongside root vegetable and earthy flavors, with a light creaminess. A pronounced peppery core leads to a robust, spicy finish, accented by delicate floral touches. Bold, creamy, and zesty, it also reveals nutty elements while maintaining a neutral essence."

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SILVER WINNERS

Silver
Cruz
Vintage Black
South Africa

Sweden

"Mineral notes on the nose, with a floral body, hints of vanilla and caramel, followed by notes of cracked black pepper. It offers a well-balanced heat with a lovely dry and grassy long-lasting finish, where the grainy character comes forward nicely. The peppery note carries from nose to palate to the finish well. The nose is shy, with the spirit dominating, while on the palate, it features clean spirit with creamy notes, leading to a hotter finish and somewhat dry tail."

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Thailand

Country Winner
Country WinnerKulov
Vodka
Thailand
"A neutral scent on the nose with hints of vanilla and white pepper. It accommodates notes of apples and plums and offers light bitter notes on the finish, along with a good amount of spicy character that delivers enjoyable heat. The flavour profile is clean and milky, but the finish is slightly quick. On the nose, there are flinty and earthy notes, with suggestions of tropical fruit, such as mango or papaya. On the palate, there's a big cream hit."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Kulov
Vodka
Thailand

United States

Country Winner
Country Winner360
Vodka
United States
"A creamy, thick texture with balanced neutrality characterizes this light vodka, which leaves a subtle heat aftertaste. The aroma suggests berry sweetness, particularly wild strawberries with creamy undertones. Tasting reveals black pepper and a pleasant vanilla finish. Overall, it's a smooth, bold, and creamy experience, offering a fresh and rich profile with a harmonious blend of sweetness and peppery warmth."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
360
Vodka
United States

SILVER WINNERS

Silver
Wheatley Vodka
United States

BRONZE WINNERS

Bronze
Platinum
7x
United States

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