Stolichnaya (Stoli)

Farah Abboud — Stolichnaya (Stoli) is outstanding

8/10

The nose on this is lovely — I immediately got soft bread and Clean grain. On the palate, the Medium-bodied with a balanced sweetness is beautifully done, and the Clean and smooth with a short peppery fade. I agree with the editorial review — this is a seriously impressive vodka. Tried it neat at room temperature first, then chilled from the freezer. Both excellent, but neat at room temp shows off the character better.

Erik Strom — Expected more

5/10

Not terrible but not worth the premium. The nose promised Clean grain and soft bread, but the palate is flat and the Clean and smooth with a short peppery fade disappears too quickly. I've had better vodkas at half the price. The Medium-bodied with a balanced sweetness the review describes wasn't apparent to me. Perhaps I got a bad bottle.

Tiffany Nguyen — Beautifully balanced

9/10

One of the most well-crafted vodkas I've tasted. The a faint mineral quality with citrus zest promises quality, and the palate delivers with Medium-bodied with a balanced sweetness. Nothing feels harsh or out of place. The Clean and smooth with a short peppery fade ties it all together. I tried it neat, chilled, and in a Moscow Mule — it shines in all three. The wheat base gives it a distinctive character. Can't recommend it highly enough.