World Vodka Awards 2025

Download World Vodka Awards 2024 Country and Medallist Winners

World's Best Varietal Vodka
Country Winner
Kari
Vodka
Rwanda

"An engaging nose of thyme, tarragon, and tomatoes, complemented by earthy undertones. The palate mirrors these aromas, revealing hints of red fruits and herbs. The finish is warming with a continuation of berry notes. A well-balanced spirit."

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GOLD WINNERS

Kari
VodkaRwanda

Australia

Country WinnerHellfire
Potato VodkaAustralia

"Earthy notes on the nose, combined with sweeter aromas of caramel and sponge cake. On the palate, it is light with a balanced sweetness, herbal hints, and a creamy texture. Flavours of strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries emerge, alongside a light acidity, culminating in a finish of cooked apples and a vanilla custard sweetness."

GOLD WINNERS

Hellfire
Potato VodkaAustralia

SILVER WINNERS

Beachtree Distilling Co.
Organic VodkaAustralia

Austria

Country WinnerNEFT
VodkaAustria

"A subtle nose with soft vanilla notes. On the palate, there are hints of Earl Grey tea, complemented by sweet cereal notes from grains, wheat, and barley. The creamy character and floral mouthfeel enhance the well-balanced vanilla sweetness, whilst pepper and caramel undertones highlight the flavour profile. A touch of toffee apple contributes to a long-lasting, robust finish."

GOLD WINNERS

NEFT
VodkaAustria

Canada

Country WinnerTide
VodkaCanada

"A soft nose of gentle floral aromas, leading to a palate that features soft white bread and pepper, complemented by hints of vanilla and summer meadows. Slight citrus notes of lemon or lime develop with time. The finish is medium dry with a creamy texture, slight herbal notes, and a soft warmth that helps to create a well-balanced profile."

England

Country WinnerD1
Potato VodkaEngland

"A woody and earthy nose, enriched with hints of black truffle. On the palate, it showcases a berry-forward profile complemented by sweet caramel. An earthy sweetness, pepper, and creaminess are evident throughout, alongside vegetal notes, and hints of sweet plums and toffee apple."

GOLD WINNERS

D1
Potato VodkaEngland

France

Country WinnerBusnel
VodkaFrance

"Gentle hints of apple, grapes, and grappa on the nose, leading to a palate that begins with sweetness and evolves to more tart notes of a gala apple crumble. The finish is sweet, higlighted by the heat of white pepper."

GOLD WINNERS

Busnel
VodkaFrance

Jersey

Country WinnerRoyal Mash
Vodka 2020Jersey

"A soft nose with creamy hints of vanilla. On the palate, it is very clean, featuring a waxy mouthfeel with the sweetness of sponge cake. There are delicate flavours of woodiness and damp earth, complemented by creamy oak notes, white pepper, nutmeg, and dark chocolate, before a finish of stone fruit and a lovely spicy character."

GOLD WINNERS

Royal Mash
Vodka 2020Jersey

New Zealand

Country WinnerImagination
Triple Distilled VodkaNew Zealand

"A herbal nose complemented by a soft, floral sweetness and a hint of sea breeze. The palate showcases a full body with gentle sweetness and a touch of creme brulee before an array of flavours, including spruce, peapod, and refreshing notes reminiscent of coastal plants."

GOLD WINNERS

Imagination
Triple Distilled VodkaNew Zealand

United Kingdom

GOLD WINNERS

Canterbury
VodkaUnited Kingdom

SILVER WINNERS

Royal Mash
Vintage Vodka 2020United Kingdom

United States

Country WinnerWeber Ranch
1902 VodkaUnited States

"An intriguing nose featuring aromas of ice-cream wafers, vanilla, and white chocolate complemented by floral hints and berries. The palate mirrors the nose, showcasing a soft roundness with hints of white pepper, artichoke, and olive. A well-balanced finish."