Distil No. 9 Pure Plain Vodka 70cl / 40%
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Distil No. 9 Pure Plain Vodka is a Ukrainian grain vodka from Staritsky Levitsky, bottled at 40% ABV in a 70cl bottle. It is produced in limited batches of 9,999 bottles and presented as a modern take on a traditional Ukrainian recipe. The style is soft and fresh, with creamy cereal notes that stop short of sweetness. It suits drinkers who like a clean, dry plain vodka with food and who enjoy the Eastern European habit of a chilled glass alongside small dishes.
Distil No. 9 tasting notes
- Nose: Clean grain, oat milk and a hint of green apple.
- Palate: Soft and fresh, with creamy cereal and light mineral notes.
- Finish: Dry and crisp, with a gentle peppery tail.
How to drink Distil No. 9
Keep the bottle in the freezer and pour it straight into small chilled glasses. Serve it with zakąski such as rye bread with smalec, pickled cucumbers, salo and marinated mushrooms. It also partners Ukrainian dishes such as borscht and varenyky, which makes it a fitting choice for a family dinner or a winter gathering.
Distil No. 9 cocktails
- Vodka Rickey: 50 ml over ice in a highball glass with 15 ml fresh lime juice, topped with 120 ml soda water.
- Dirty Martini: 60 ml vodka, 10 ml dry vermouth and 10 ml olive brine stirred with ice, strained into a chilled glass and garnished with two olives.
How it compares
Mikolasch Vodka, made from corn grown in Ukraine, is rounder and sweeter. Stumbras Clear Plain Vodka from Lithuania is a classic Baltic clear vodka for everyday pouring, whereas Distil No. 9 is the drier, more cereal-led choice. As a small batch Ukrainian vodka, it also has a more limited production than either.
Good to know
The Staritsky Levitsky vodka range draws on Ukrainian distilling traditions, and the No. 9 bottling is a good introduction to it. Buy Distil No. 9 Pure Plain Vodka 70cl from Wodka Company and have it delivered anywhere in the UK.
Frequently asked questions
Is Distil No. 9 Pure Plain Vodka sweet?
No, Distil No. 9 Pure Plain Vodka is soft and creamy but never sweet. The grain gives a fresh cereal character with light mineral notes and a dry, crisp finish, a style that suits ice-cold serving with food.
What is the difference between Distil No. 9 and Mikolasch Vodka?
Both are Ukrainian vodkas, but the base differs. Distil No. 9 Pure Plain Vodka is a grain vodka with a drier, cereal-led profile, while Mikolasch Vodka uses organic corn from a single farm and tastes rounder and sweeter.
What food goes with Distil No. 9 Pure Plain Vodka?
Distil No. 9 Pure Plain Vodka suits hearty Eastern European dishes. Serve it chilled with pierogi ruskie (potato and cheese dumplings), a bowl of barszcz (beetroot soup) or a board of cured meats and pickles.
