Sapling is the world's first climate positive vodka — a claim that is backed by genuine substance rather than greenwashing. For every bottle sold, a sapling tree is planted on agroforestry projects in Suffolk, and each bottle carries a unique number that allows you to track where your tree was planted. The hazelnut trees bring up to sixty species of insect and bird back to monocrop wheat farms while turning them into natural carbon sinks.
The vodka itself is distilled from 100% organic British winter wheat, four-times distilled to 40% ABV. It is vegan, gluten-free, and produced with a genuine commitment to sustainability that extends beyond the marketing. The question, as always, is whether the liquid matches the mission.
The nose is clean and bright: hints of lemon and vanilla, with a natural grain sweetness. The palate is round and creamy — smooth, with herbaceous and citrusy notes that lend themselves beautifully to vodka tonics and lime sodas. The four-stage distillation produces a spirit that is clean without being stripped.
The finish is crisp and gently sweet. Sapling proves that sustainability and quality are not mutually exclusive — the vodka is well-made, the mission is genuine, and the tree-tracking adds a personal connection that no other vodka brand offers. You can drink it with a clear conscience and a satisfied palate.
