Uluvka Vodka

Subtle and weirdly pleasing.  Hints of rubber underlay on the nose.  Smooth, rounded and clean.  Very slightly sweet with hints of aniseed and salted butter.  Oozes character. 

Scores 5/5.

Nose: Fresh, ripe grain notes, clean and direct with real body, and a good range of nuances: spice, sherbet, and nuttiness.

Palate: Initially delicate with a creamy, lightly buttery character, and an impressive, sweet, savoury, spicy balance with underlying ryness, expanding further with aniseed freshness and spice. Vibrant grain finish retains freshness and keeps delivering flavour.

Comment: It would be difficult to make this any better.