Beluga Noble Vodka — Clean Precision from the Baltics
Craft 40% ABV ABV Mariinsk Distillery / Beluga GroupBeautifully balanced
One of the most well-crafted vodkas I've tasted. The white pepper promises quality, and the palate delivers with vanilla. Nothing feels harsh or out of place. The Medium-long ties it all together. I tried it neat, chilled, and in a Moscow Mule — it shines in all three. The malted barley base gives it a distinctive character. Can't recommend it highly enough.
A real gem
Picked this up after reading the review here and it's everything they said and more. The white pepper drew me in from the first pour. On the palate, vanilla are elegant rather than aggressive — exactly what you want from a quality vodka. The Medium-long is clean and inviting. Makes a brilliant Martini and equally good sipped neat. This will be a permanent fixture on my shelf.
Not for me
I wanted to like this more than I did. The nose has Clean malt but on the palate there's a harshness that I wasn't expecting from the review. The an elegant mineral backbone described didn't come through for me. The Medium-long has a burn where I wanted clean warmth. Others clearly rate it highly so it may be personal preference. Won't be buying another bottle though.