By
George Brozowski
As
if already distilling Skky vodka
wasn't enough and then infusing it with; Moscato Grape, Wild
Strawberry, Coconut, Dragon Fruit, Blood Orange, Ginger Cherry,
Grape, Citrus, Raspberry and Passion Fruit, they felt they
needed to add two new flavors just to round out their offering,
Georgia Peach and Vanilla Bean. Could all
of this be more aptly called confusion rather than infusion?
Just how many flavored vodkas does anyone really need? Someone
else produces over 23 flavored vodkas! Just how much might
be considered enough?
Well,
as it turns out you just can't have too much of a good thing
if indeed it's a good thing. Some flavored vodkas are really
worthwhile while some others should never, ever have seen
the light of day. Imagine, if you can, Vodka flavored with;
Cucumber, Basil, Cilantro, Dill, Rosemary, Watermelon, Bacon
(actually quite yummy), Root Beer, Smores, Bubblegum and Salmon
and that ever popular PB&J (peanut butter and jelly flavored
Vodka). Who are they going after with this stuff, that ever
elusive starter demographic of 4-12 year olds?
Okay
let's dive into today's flavors of Skky Vodka,
Georgia Peach and Vanilla Bean. Let me start
off by saying that straight up unflavored Skky vodka
is very good vodka and at a price point in the low $20's per
1.75 Liter bottle is a very competitively priced super premium
vodka.
You
really don't need to pay more to get better vodka. The Vanilla
Bean nose is true to its name and smells just like real
vanilla beans that have been freshly sliced open. There is
no alcohol in the nose and the bean flavor is front and center.
On the palate a certain amount of sweetness comes forward
followed by the distinct taste of vanilla followed by a hint
of the vodka which is still laid back and smooth. It is thick
and oily in the mouth and coats quite evenly and tastefully.
The finish is of course smooth and oily and short but sweet.
This vodka conveys the essence of the vanilla bean without
complicating it with other distractions, nicely done. On the
rocks the vanilla taste acquires a bit of sharpness where
I would have anticipated a more mellow profile. The sweetness
abates somewhat and the vodka taste takes a step forward.
Overall, the vanilla flavor still dominates and it is still
pleasant, but what an odd turn of events or should I say flavors?
A splash of Ginger Ale brings everything back into true focus
and perspective and once again works just right.
The
Skky Georgia Peach nose has a very
subtle peach aroma that is more distinct in the bottle rather
than in the snifter. Once it has aired out a bit it loses
a some of the peachiness and acquires a sugary back note.
The presence of alcohol is minimal in the nose. On the palate
the peach flavor seems to slide a bit further back while the
sweetness rounds up and everything becomes more indistinct.
It is of medium thickness on the tongue and the finish produces
a sort of smooth peachy sweet aftertaste that is only vaguely
reminiscent of peaches.
How
very interesting, the nose gives off the highest level of
peach flavor while the palate and finish is less than half
that of the nose. On the rocks everything seems to coalesce
a bit better and all the flavors seem to integrate however,
interestingly enough, at the tail end of the taste profile
there has appeared a deeper peach flavor reminiscent of slightly
over ripe peaches that is quite tasty. Boy, did they ever
put a bunch of voodoo in this vodka and that too would be
a good thing.
At this price point you won't go wrong because you'll be getting
a great vodka with some interesting flavors.
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