Double Cross Vodka 6 / Case

Double cross is produced in the slovak republic at a family-run distillery located in a 13th-century village in the foothills of the tatra mountains. Double cross starts with tatra mountain spring water drawn from 200-ft deep aquifers and 100% organic estate-grown winter wheat. A seven-step distillation process allows for a stepwise waterfall-like enhancement of the double cross distillate. Double cross is filtered seven times using diamond-dust micro-filters active charcoal and limestone. 40% abv (80 proof) rating: wine enthusiast 95 points (jul 2009). Upfront the nose is grainy dry and delicate. Palate entry is peppery and sweeter than i thought it would be but not cloying; midpalate displays vibrant spicy fragrances of snack crackers laced with pepper black peppercorn lemon zest and mustard seed; the texture is creamy and full. Concludes on a silky citrusy note. Substantial and well-made. -p. P.