We also use non-essential cookies to help us improve the experience for visitors, learn about how our site is being used and help ensure we produce relevant, findable content. Halewood, which owns a distillery in St Petersburg, plans to launch “British-made” JJ Whitley by the end of March. The Pur Vodka brand significantly stood out to the judges, as it was awarded six medals across the blind tasting for various bottlings.

Multiple brands, particularly those from Eastern European countries, were able to sustain or substantially grow volumes last year in the face of never‐before‐seen adversity brought about by the pandemic. Halewood added that the St Petersburg distillery is fully owned by the company and is not affiliated with the Russian government. Starting today, the campaign is asking people around the world, and across the drinks industry to get involved, in whatever way they can. Presented in the Rest of the World flight, Croc Vodka was one of the two brands to bag a Master medal. Melita Kiely, editor of The Spirits Business, chaired the third and final team, which comprised: Ivan Dixon, independent spirits consultant; and Dimple Athavia, founder of All Things Drinks.Also sign me up for newsletters so I can get special offers, recommendations, and expert advice to my inbox! Craft breweries, cider makers, wineries, and drinkers across Europe are coming together for a series of events throughout March to raise funds and show solidarity for friends and peers in Ukraine.

One Master award was granted to its Heritage 176, a vodka spirit drink with “bold, strong rye notes”, and “chocolatey, chewy” flavours. Craft distillery FNQ Spirits’ Croc Vodka delighted judges with its “interesting, Aussie gin‐like nose” and “clean and crisp” flavour. Next on our list of award-winning vodkas is Penderyn Distillery’s Five Vodka was the first to be awarded a Master in the Super Premium heat. This approach to the finest ingredients results in an exceptional balanced vodka with warming spice and a rich, smooth taste. The firm said it had removed all references to its ‘Remarkably Russian’ campaign across all communications for JJ Whitley.While every effort is made to ensure these files are correct, please make sure you read the product labels carefully to understand what allergens, ingredients and nutritional values are present in the products before consuming. Kamo Original received the fourth and final Master medal of the Super Premium flight, praised for its slight “floral” quality, with a “touch of vanilla and pepper heat towards the finish” of the vodka. Halewood Artisanal Spirits presented a vodka with a “citrus nose, oily texture” to our panel of judges, as JJ Whitley Artisanal Russian Vodka was commended for its ability to be drunk as a neat spirit.

J.J Whitley Gold Artisanal Russian Vodka is made using thevery best quality Russian winter wheat and water from their Artisan well. The judges were excited by its complex profile, and found the palate to be “creamy, smooth with a slight chilli heat” finishing with some “citrusy notes”. This premium edition sees an additional filtration through gold thread, designed to remove impurities which results in an exceptionally smooth vodka with classic tasting notes of toasted wheat, black pepper and vanilla. Over recent days, 10 US states have banished Russian vodka from shelves in a show of solidarity with Ukraine. Petersburg, the capital of vodka production, with its gin range produced using botanicals sourced from the UK countryside.J.J Whitley Artisanal Vodka is the result of the determination of one family to create a high quality, entirely unique Vodka. However, the bans have been criticised for having a potentially limited economic impact on Russia, as many popular ‘Russian’ vodka brands are not distilled or bottled there. Out of respect for the situation, we have removed all references to the ‘Remarkably Russian’ campaign across all our JJ Whitley communications”, she added. Out of respect for the situation, we have removed all references to the ‘Remarkably Russian’ campaign across all our JJ Whitley communications. Pur Vodka received the Master accolade in the Ultra Premium flight for having a “touch of chocolate malt” on the palate.

According to The Brand Champions 2021 report, the vodka’s million‐case‐selling brands were among the most resilient of all spirits sectors. Whitley combines quintessential British flavours with superior Russian ingredients, including artisanal well water and winter wheat. This vodka particularly dazzled the judges, earning the highest award of the competition – The Vodka Taste Master 2021.Halewood Artisanal Spirits has expanded its JJ Whitley range with a vodka filtered through a gold silk thread. The vodka is made by combining Nemiroff Vodka with honey, pepper and fresh pear, delivering “pear drops” on the nose and “authentic pear flavour” on the palate. With unique flavoured vodkas inspired by the English countryside as well as a gold silk filtered vodka, JJ Whitley's range includes something for all tastes.