Green Mark (Zelyonaya Marka) Vodka

Product of: Russia

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Launched in 2003, this vodka's name refers to the Russian standard for vodka, the 'green mark' or in Russian, Zelyonaya Marka. Slick packaging reinforces this with a silver and gold foil panel at the foot of the label resembling an official seal and featuring an individual bottle number.

A very slender bottle neck is sealed by a nifty pop off-and-on, metal look, plastic cap which resembles a traditional early 20th century closure. Bartenders beware, we can't see this being practical in a bar and you'd be hard pushed to ram your speed pourer into this neck.

The neck chocker features three wheat ears as a reminder to this most Russian of vodka's base ingredient.

Green Mark, which is owned by a Russian investment fund called Industrial Investors, was put up for sale by auction in August-2007 amid reports it could realize some £300million. As well as Green Mark the company owns two other vodka brands, Zhuravli and Marusya.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 03/03/2012

Appearance:

(bottle No. EE845187) Crystal clear.

Aroma:

Subdued just cooked white bread crust nose with aniseed.

Taste:

Slightly sweet, almost malty palate with great grain character and freshening fennel.

Aftertaste:

Aniseed notes build in a faintly macadamia nut finish with cracked black pepper spice.