Moskovskaya Osobaya Vodka 70cl / 38%
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Moskovskaya Osobaya Vodka 70cl is a classic Russian-style vodka, clear and unflavoured, whose name translates as "Moscow Special", bottled at 38% ABV. It is distilled three times and carefully filtered for a clean, crisp profile. At 38% it sits slightly below the usual 40% for plain vodka, which gives it a gentle, approachable feel in the glass. This is a straightforward, no-frills bottle that suits both chilled glasses with food and everyday mixed drinks. Wodka Company stocks Moskovskaya Osobaya Vodka and ships it across the UK from London.
Moskovskaya Osobaya tasting notes
- Nose: Clean and neutral, with a faint bready note and a hint of pepper.
- Palate: Crisp and light, with a soft, slightly oily texture.
- Finish: Short, clean and gently warming.
How to serve Moskovskaya Osobaya
Chill the bottle for several hours, then pour it into small, frosted glasses and serve it with a classic Eastern European spread: pickled cucumbers, herring in oil, black bread, salted mushrooms and a spoonful of soured cream. Sipped slowly alongside food, it suits family dinners, name-day celebrations and long winter evenings. It also mixes easily with ginger beer, tomato juice or cranberry.
Moskovskaya Osobaya cocktails
- Moscow Mule: 50 ml over ice in a copper mug or highball with 15 ml fresh lime juice, topped with 120 ml ginger beer and a lime wedge.
- Cape Codder: 50 ml over ice in a tall glass with 120 ml cranberry juice and a wedge of lime.
- Harvey Wallbanger: 45 ml with 90 ml orange juice over ice in a highball, with 15 ml Galliano floated on top.
How it compares
Comparing Moskovskaya vs Smirnoff Red, both are everyday clear vodkas, but Smirnoff sits at 37.5% ABV and tastes lighter, while Moskovskaya has a touch more body at 38%. Koskenkorva 013, bottled at 40% ABV, is drier and more neutral still. For a richer pot-still style, Smirnoff Black offers more weight and texture.
Good to know
Osobaya is the Russian word for "special". A 70cl bottle is a practical size for a family dinner or a winter gathering, and it is worth keeping one in the freezer for guests who like their vodka ice-cold.
Frequently asked questions
What does Moskovskaya Osobaya Vodka taste like?
Moskovskaya Osobaya Vodka tastes clean and lightly grainy, with a faint peppery note and a soft, slightly oily texture. The finish is short and gently warming, typical of the traditional Russian-style clear vodkas made for chilling and mixing.
Is Moskovskaya Osobaya triple distilled?
Yes, Moskovskaya Osobaya Vodka goes through three distillations followed by filtration. That process removes heavier compounds and leaves a crisp, clean spirit with only a light trace of grain.
Is Moskovskaya good for a Moscow Mule?
Yes, Moskovskaya Osobaya Vodka suits a Moscow Mule, as its clean grain character lets the ginger beer and lime take centre stage. Build the drink over ice in a copper mug with fresh lime juice and a spicy ginger beer, then add a lime wedge.
