Moskovskaya Vodka — A Century-Old Recipe That Still Delivers

Emily Thomas — A standout bottle

9/10

Tried this side by side with several competitors at a tasting and it stands head and shoulders above them. The nose gives you white pepper emerges on deeper inspection — it's immediately apparent this is quality. Then the palate opens up with Smooth and straightforward and the grain character shines through. The Short and clean with a mild peppery kick on the way out. I've already ordered another bottle. Excellent work from Latvijas Balzams.

Petra Novak — Decent everyday vodka

6/10

A reliable pour that won't blow your mind but does the job. The nose has Clean and neutral with a slight grainy sweetness — the review is accurate there. The palate gives you with a mild grain character and gentle warmth, 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 Short and clean with a mild peppery kick on the way out is clean.