Belvedere Vodka Single Estate Rye: Smogóry Forest

Smogóry Forest is crafted with rare Diamond Dankowskie rye from a single estate located in Smogóry, a tiny village in rural Western Poland surrounded by the region’s vast, pristine forests. This exceptionally bold, robust and savory vodka captures the essence of its unspoiled region, recalling the dense hardwood forests dominating the terroir.

The Single Estate Rye Series celebrates Belvedere’s craftsmanship and expertise in vodka distilling, as well as our ability to produce vodkas of complex character. When tasted side by side, the two vodkas deliver demonstrably different taste profiles, illustrating the variation of terroir on the same Dankowskie Diamond rye grown in each unique location.

Excellent Highly Recommended, 2020 Ultimate Spirits Challenge (91 Points)

TASTING NOTES

Nose : Intense aromas of sea air, toasted rye bread and caramel.

Palate : Rich and mellow with initial impressions of salted caramel, cereal and a touch of honey. Persistent with delicate notes of toasted bread, white pepper and fudge. Mouthfeel is rich, well rounded and luscious.

Finish : Long and salty/sweet. Notes of baked bread, sea salt and caramel.

REMEMBER THE GRAIN

1.5 oz / 50 ml Belvedere Smogóry Forest

.60 oz / 20 ml Cherry Heering

.30 oz/ 10 ml Sweet Vermouth

2 dashes Absinthe

2 dashes Chocolate Bitters

Stir all ingredients over cubed ice in a mixing glass and strain into chilled glass over large ice cube