Ukraine’s Khortytsa (we reviewed the Platinum expression in 2016) is now simply “Khor” — presumably an try to make the identify simpler to pronounce. Not a nasty concept; I’ve hassle typing it, too.
However Khortytsa, er, Khor, truly has three expressions, the opposite two of which we’re lastly reviewing at the moment.
Each are 80 proof.
Khor Ice Vodka – Encased in a color-changing bottle which turns blue at 41 levels Fahrenheit, the place it’s “greatest to drink.” I attempted the double-distilled, “7x filtered” vodka each methods, at room temp (which is how we style nearly all the pieces) and out of the fridge. Outdated World all the best way, it is a medicinal, alcohol-forward expertise with an ever-so-slight contact of sweetness to mood any arduous edges. Give it time in glass and a little bit of lemon comes into focus — extra peel than oil or juice. A bit brief on the end, with out a lot in the best way of a denouement. Designed to be saved within the freezer, and used accordingly. (And naturally, the bracing chilly provides this — and any vodka — a leg up.) Appears about proper. B / $16
Khor De Luxe Vodka – Khor’s prime of the road, denoted as a distillate of corn, with the identical 7-stage filtration course of utilized. Barely sharper and earthier on the nostril, it once more evokes the Outdated World with a punchy, barely medicinal high quality. Chewy on the palate with components of almond extract, guava, and a contact of vanilla, it tastes extra advanced than the Ice expression, with an extended, sustained end that once more evokes roasted nuts alongside a slight, seaweed-adjacent salinity. Now I do know what you’re pondering: He’s swayed by the flowery(ish) bottle. However it is a completely different (and significantly higher) product than Khor Ice, I swear to God, as I tasted them facet by facet, for actual. It’s nonetheless very inexpensive, and a strong deal at this worth. A- / $27 [BUY IT NOW FROM CASKERS]
Khor De Luxe Vodka
$27
