Portobello Road Golden Madagascan Vanilla Vodka 70cl / 40%
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Portobello Road Golden Madagascan Vanilla Vodka is an English flavoured vodka made with vanilla taken only from Madagascan vanilla pods, bottled at 40% ABV in a 70cl bottle. The pods give the spirit a golden hue and a layered flavour that tastes closer to a split pod than to baking essence. The Portobello Road name points to the famous street in west London. It is a versatile base for dessert cocktails and simple long drinks, and it appeals to anyone who likes vanilla in their puddings as well as their glass.
Golden Madagascan Vanilla tasting notes
- Nose: Vanilla pod, custard and a whisper of toffee.
- Palate: Creamy vanilla with light spice and a soft, rounded body.
- Finish: Warm and lingering, with sweet vanilla and a dry grain edge.
How to drink vanilla vodka
Pour 35 ml over a couple of ice cubes in a rocks glass and let it rest for a minute so the vanilla opens. It also works chilled and neat as an after-dinner pour. Try it with apple crumble, crème brûlée, poached pears or a slice of Polish szarlotka (apple cake). On a cold evening, a measure stirred into warm apple juice with a cinnamon stick makes a comforting nightcap.
Madagascan vanilla vodka cocktails
- Vanilla Apple Highball: 50 ml vodka over ice in a highball glass, topped with 150 ml cloudy apple juice and a pinch of cinnamon.
- Vanilla Sour: 50 ml vodka, 25 ml fresh lemon juice, 10 ml sugar syrup and one egg white, dry-shaken, then shaken again with ice and strained into a coupe.
- Vanilla White Russian: 40 ml vodka and 20 ml coffee liqueur over ice in a rocks glass, topped with 30 ml single cream.
How it compares
Thunder Toffee + Vodka Spirit also leans towards dessert flavours, but it is blended with toffee syrup at 29.9% and tastes noticeably sweeter. Portobello Road is a full-strength English vodka in which the vanilla adds aroma and depth rather than syrupy sweetness. For a roasted alternative, Manchester Sphere Coffee Vodka brings espresso and cocoa instead.
Good to know
The golden colour looks warm and inviting on a shelf, which makes this bottle an easy gift for anyone who bakes or loves desserts. Wodka Company delivers Portobello Road Golden Madagascan Vanilla Vodka 70cl across the UK from London N15.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Portobello Road Golden Madagascan Vanilla Vodka golden?
The colour comes from the vanilla itself. Portobello Road Golden Madagascan Vanilla Vodka is flavoured only with pods from Madagascar, and these tint the clear spirit a warm gold while adding layers of vanilla, custard and light spice.
Can I use Portobello Road Golden Madagascan Vanilla Vodka in a Passion Fruit Martini?
Yes, vanilla vodka is the classic base for a Passion Fruit Martini. Shake 40 ml Portobello Road Golden Madagascan Vanilla Vodka with 15 ml passion fruit liqueur, the pulp of one passion fruit, 15 ml lime juice and 10 ml sugar syrup, then strain into a chilled coupe.
Is Portobello Road Golden Madagascan Vanilla Vodka sweet?
Not in the way a liqueur is. Portobello Road Golden Madagascan Vanilla Vodka uses vanilla for aroma and depth rather than sugar, so it drinks much drier than sweetened blends such as Thunder Toffee + Vodka Spirit.
