Sipsmith are best known for their gin — they were instrumental in the London craft gin revolution — but their vodka deserves equal attention. Made from English wheat and distilled in Prudence, their 300-litre copper pot still, this is a spirit crafted with genuine care and bottled unfiltered to preserve maximum flavour.
The decision to leave the vodka unfiltered is crucial. Where most producers strip their spirits back to near-total neutrality through aggressive charcoal filtration, Sipsmith have taken the opposite approach — retaining the grain character and subtle nuances that make this a genuinely interesting spirit to sip.
The nose is characterful and inviting, with toasted wheat, a hint of citrus peel, and a freshness that speaks to the quality of the base ingredient. On the palate, the wheat character is beautifully expressed — toasty, slightly sweet, and texturally rich. The copper pot still distillation adds warmth and roundness that column stills simply cannot replicate.
At £28.50, Sipsmith Sipping Vodka is a genuine bargain for a copper pot distilled, unfiltered craft spirit from one of London's most respected distilleries. Serve it chilled but not frozen — over a single large ice cube is ideal — and take your time with it. This is vodka that rewards attention, and it has been designed specifically for that purpose.
If you think vodka is boring, Sipsmith would like a word.
