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The Great Flavored Vodka Tasting of 2012

 

The Tasting:
19 spirits journalists, bartenders, chefs, and vodka aficionados tasted 32 flavored vodkas in seven separate categories: Citrus, Fruits, Tea, Espresso, Soda Pop/Candy, Misc. and Spice. The judges were informed of the categories and flavors, but the products were served "blindly". Strict tasting rules applied. The order of service was established beforehand by lottery. Each were poured into fresh glasses from new sealed bottles, and served at slightly above room temperature. Only ice water and neutral unflavored bar snacks were available to cleanse the palate. The judges tasted through 4 flights of 7 flavored vodkas, plus 1 flight of 4; with food served during a rest period after the third flight.

Impressions of each of the flavored vodkas were written down by the judges on score sheets. Scoring was done on a 5-point system, with 5 as the best. The tasting notes are summaries of the judges’ opinions. Double-Gold, Gold and Silver medals are awarded based on a set range of final point scores received from the judges.

 

The Results:

  Flavor Category: Tea  

Firefly Peach Tea
U.S.A.


Good peach flavor, not too sweet, minty, smooth, well-balanced, clean mellow finish, amazing, yum.

Double Gold Medal
Double Gold medal

Firefly Peach Tea

 

  Flavor Category: Tea  

Firefly Lemon Tea
U.S.A.


Lemony tea, very flavorful, lovely flavor, creamy, not too sweet, smooth, pleasant, easy to drink.

Double Gold Medal
Double Gold medal

Firefly Lemon Tea

 

  Flavor Category: Tea  

Firefly Sweet Tea
U.S.A.


Pure tea aroma, true tea flavor, very clean tea notes, Long Island Iced Tea, sweet, tasty, good straight, perfect taste, soft finish.

Double Gold Medal
Double Gold medal

Firefly Sweet Tea

 

  Flavor Category: Tea  

Firefly Raspberry Tea
U.S.A.


Light raspberry, nice flavor, minty, gardenia, smooth, syrupy, sweet finish.

Gold Medal
Gold medal

Firefly Raspberry Tea

 

  Flavor Category: Tea  

Firefly Mint Tea
U.S.A.


Beautiful start, very minty, cola notes, hints of cocoa, lavender, sweet, well-balanced, lingering finish.

Gold Medal
Gold medal

Firefly Mint Tea

 

  Flavor Category: Tea  

Belvedere Lemon Tea
Poland


Lemony tea, very flavorful, lovely flavor, creamy, not too sweet, smooth, pleasant, easy to drink.

Silver Medal
Silver Medal

Belvedere Lemon Tea

 

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