The New York World Wine and Spirits competition results have been officially released with the Sweep results rolling out starting on Tuesday, September 12th. Here is a look at the 2023 Best Vodka Finalists:
Best Vodka Finalist: The Muff Liquor Company Irish Potato Craft Vodka
The second release from the Muff Liquor Company is a vodka inspired by the old recipes of Granda McClenaghan. Muff vodka is distilled six times creating a crisp, clean liquid hand-crafted by using the finest Irish potatoes. The result is a premium vodka that is finely balanced with a creamy and earthy taste and a hint of vanilla on the nose. A modern take on a classic generation.
Best Vodka Finalist: Three Olives Vodka Grape
Three Olives® Grape is delicious and extremely mixable, meant to be part of the fun and add flavor to the everyday. It is true to taste, allowing for fresh, yet simple three-ingredient mixed drinks. With impactful concord grape flavors, including hints of dark berry wine and florals, it has a bright and floral finish.
Best Flavored Vodka Finalist: STUMBRAS VODKA CRANBERRY
A traditional vodka produced since 1906 in the Lituanian town of Kaunas. This version, flavored with cranberry is showing acid and bitter notes. Can be drunk before or after-dinner and even during the dinner if you are eating fowl dishes.
Best Overall Vodka: STUMBRAS PREMIUM ORGANIC VODKA
The best overall vodka is the first organic vodka made in Lithuania. Stumbras Vodka Organic is produced according to a certified and strictly controlled production process. Grain spirit made from wheat grown on an organic farm, deep subsurface water and filtration trough linen filter – a technique new to Lithuana give Stumbras vodka organic its unique and exceptionally smooth taste.