Bareksten Norwegian Vodka

Marco Andretti — Worth every penny

8/10

I was reading the tasting notes in the review and thought they sounded too good to be true for a vodka, but they're accurate. The vanilla is genuinely there, the Creamy — earthy sweetness delivers, and the Clean and medium — earth and pepper is exactly as described. Served this at a tasting with friends last weekend — everyone was surprised how much character it has. We did a blind comparison against two other brands and this won hands down.

Ethan Cooper — Decent everyday vodka

6/10

A reliable pour that won't blow your mind but does the job. The nose has Clean and subtly earthy — potato — the review is accurate there. The palate gives you rich potato mouthfeel, which is fine but a bit safe. I keep reaching for other bottles when I want to sip neat, but for cocktails it's hard to complain. The Clean and medium — earth and pepper is clean.