Ciroc Vodka (175cl, 40%)

A French grape-based vodka bottled at 40% ABV in a 1750ml format. Produced at the Distillerie de Chevanceaux in the South of France, it uses Mauzac Blanc and Ugni Blanc grapes. The liquid undergoes five distillations, the first four through column stills and the final pass through a traditional copper pot still. Production also uses cold maceration, fermentation and storage techniques borrowed from fine wine producers. The aroma is clean and lifted, with lemon zest, lemongrass, sage spice and a faint floral undercurrent. The palate is bright and zesty, with lemon peel, light honey sweetness, cracked black pepper and a silky mouthfeel. The finish is medium in length and smooth, with lingering citrus and gentle warmth.