Wheatley Vodka (175cl, 41%)

Wheatley Vodka is a 10-times-distilled American craft vodka developed by Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley at Buffalo Trace Distillery. It is made from a wheat-based recipe using corn and red winter wheat, distilled seven times through a proprietary micro-still, then married with a second grain recipe distilled three more times. The spirit is triple filtered and retains subtle grain character. It earned an Extraordinary/Ultimate Recommendation (95–100 points) at the 2021 Ultimate Spirits Challenge. On the nose it is clean and fresh, with earthy notes, faint camphor, damp clay, lemon peel and vanilla. The palate is smooth, round and slightly oily, with natural wheat sweetness, vanilla, citrus and fresh bread dough. The finish is warming and medium in length, with vanilla and a trace of cinnamon.