Moskovskaya Osobaya Vodka

Difford's Guide
Discerning Drinkers (3 ratings)

alc./vol: 40%

Proof: 80°

Vintage: Non-vintage

Aged: Unaged

Product of: Product of Latvia Latvia

Moskovskaya, literally meaning 'Muscovite' is a Russian brand of vodka which dates back to the communist era and was originally made at Moscow's famous Cristall Distillery. Osobaya or 'Особая', denotes this as being 'a special' vodka, thus 'Moskovskaya Osobaya', translates as 'Special Muscovite'.

Moskovskaya is one of 43 previously state-owned Russian vodka brands brought in 1997 by Sojuzplodimport (S.P.I.) and has since been subject to the same legal wrangles as its better known sibling, Stolichnaya. As a result, Moskovskaya, destined for the international market, is distilled in Russia and then shipped in bulk for bottling in Latvia.

Review and Tasting


Sampled on 02/12/2019

Appearance:

Crystal clear.

Aroma:

Clean, white pepper spirity spice with faint aniseed and peppermint oil.

Taste:

Initially soft, almost oily mouthfeel, slightly sweet with minty freshness extending with notes of aniseed and cracked black pepper bite.

Aftertaste:

Lightly peppery with faint spearmint freshness.

Overall:

Moskovskaya has a faint sweetness and an appealing spearmint freshness, while retaining a characteristic Russian vodka peppery bite.

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Product Information

Barcode UPC: 4750021003158
Bottle Size: 700 ml
Closure: Screw / Stelvin cap

Barcode UPC: 4750021210341
Bottle Size: 700 ml
Closure: Screw / Stelvin cap

More about Moskovskaya Vodka

Produced by: Latvijas Balzams AS
Owned by: Amber Beverage Group
UK distribution by: Hi-Spirits
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