Spirit Master: Hannover Vodka Atlantic Crossing 62%
As we draw closer to National Vodka Day on Friday, SB celebrates an acclaimed German spirit that scored one of the top accolades in a blind-tasting.
Hannover Vodka Atlantic Crossing 62%Every week, SB celebrates some of the top scoring Master medallists from The Global Spirits Masters blind-tasting competitions.
Looking back at this year’s Vodka Masters blind-tasting competition, we scoured the top entries for an expression that would be best suited for toasting National Vodka Day this Friday (4 October).
In August 2019, a panel of expert spirits tasters gathered at the Baltic restaurant in Southwark, London, for a day of vodka sampling.
During the competition, a total of 14 Master medals were awarded to vodkas that impressed the judging panel.
A total of 14 Master medals were awarded in The Vodka Masters 2019In the Oak‐Aged category, the panel was blown away by Hannover Vodka Atlantic Crossing 62%.
The Master-winning expression was applauded for its “zingy” aromas of “slight iodine, peat smoke, intense lemon and stone fruits”, which led to a “thick, full” mouthfeel with “beautiful integrated alcohol drying out the palate”.
Asked what made this particular vodka so special, one judge responded: “Complexity. The flavours are in layers, not all mushed together. Citrus pops out, the nose is amazing. It’s perfectly balanced, perfectly made. The smoke aroma adds a layer of comfort.”
The expression came highly commended by judges and just missed out on the top accolade of Taste Master, whereby all of the Master medallists are re-tasted at the end of the competition to find the highest-ranked bottling.
Hannover Vodka Atlantic Crossing 62% is priced at €80 (US$88).
To see the full list of medallists from our Vodka Masters 2019, click here.
If you’re interested in entering your brand into The Global Spirits Masters, contact Rhiannon Morris – rhiannon.morris@thespiritsbusiness.com – for more details.
