Twisted Nose Wasabi Vodka

Following the success of Twisted Nose Gin, it had to happen didn’t it? The Twisted Nose range of spirits has now grown to include a Barrel Aged Gin, a Wasabi Vodka and a Vermouth made with wine from Danebury Vineyards.

Twisted Nose Wasabi Vodka

Twisted Nose Wasabi VodkaBuy online and in store at Fareham Wine Cellar.
This small batch handcrafted vodka is made using a pure grain natural spirit which is then infused by maceration of freshly grated wasabi and seven other complementary botanicals. The infused spirit is then redistilled in a traditional copper pot still to produce this clear, smooth vodka.

Wasabi (Eutrema japonicum), also known as Japanese horseradish, is a member of the Brassica family which includes cabbages, horseradish and mustard. Traditionally the plant would grow alongside stream beds in nutrient-rich, quick flowing mountain river valleys in Japan. However, the wasabi for the Twisted Nose Wasabi Vodka is a touch more local – it is cultivated in Hampshire and Dorset by The Wasabi Company who use a superior cultivar called “Sawa”. Wasabi is used as a condiment, famously for sushi in Japanese cuisine, but it now finding its way more and more into international cuisines.

Tasting Notes

As you might expect Twisted Nose Wasabi Vodka has a pretty spicy character to it. It is a pure clear colourless vodka. The fragrant nose has a slightly sweet, salty tang with a hint of citrus, definitely erring on the savoury side.

twisted-nose-wasabi-vodkaThe palate is spicy with a pleasantly peppery kick and warming finish. It is spicy, but more gentle than fiery. The finish has a good length and is pure and clean. Quite subtle compared to some spicy vodkas. Bottled at 40%.

Paul Bowler of Winchester Distillery recommends substituting your normal vodka for Twisted Nose Wasabi Vodka in a Bloody Mary Recipe. It would also make a fantastic drink on its own. Straight from the freezer I can imagine it being a great match for caviar or smoked dish fishes, maybe even beef carpaccio (after all beef is a natural partner to English horseradish). It would also be good in a Martini.

Wasabi Vodka Martini Cocktail Recipe

2 measure Twisted Nose Wasabi Vodka
¾ measure Lemon Juice
½ measure Simple Syrup

Add all the ingredients and some ice to a cocktail shaker, shake vigourously and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with lemon peel.

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