Smirnoff Black Plain Vodka 70cl / 40%
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Smirnoff Black Plain Vodka 70cl is the premium vodka in the Smirnoff range, distilled in small batches in a copper pot still, charcoal filtered and bottled at 40% ABV. Pot distillation keeps more texture and grain character than the column process used for the classic red-label vodka, so it tastes rounder and a little richer. It is made to be sipped ice-cold as well as mixed into spirit-forward drinks. Choose it if you want a pot-still vodka with more body than an everyday mixer. Wodka Company has Smirnoff Black Plain Vodka in stock for delivery across the UK.
Smirnoff Black tasting notes
- Nose: Clean grain, a touch of cracked pepper and light citrus.
- Palate: Rounded and slightly oily, with gentle cereal sweetness.
- Finish: Medium length, warming and clean.
How to drink Smirnoff Black
Chill the bottle well and serve it neat in small glasses, or use it in stirred cocktails where the vodka should be tasted. Rich, salty food suits its fuller texture: blinis with smoked salmon and soured cream, steak tartare, salted gherkins or a board of cured meats. It is a good choice for a dinner party aperitif or a cold-weather supper.
Smirnoff Black cocktails
- Black Russian: 50 ml with 25 ml coffee liqueur, stirred over ice in a rocks glass.
- Vodka Stinger: 50 ml with 15 ml white crème de menthe, shaken with ice and strained into a chilled coupe.
- Bullshot: 50 ml with 100 ml cold beef consommé, 10 ml lemon juice and a dash of Worcestershire sauce, stirred over ice in a rocks glass.
How it compares
Weighing Smirnoff Black vs Smirnoff Red, the red label is lighter, column-distilled and bottled at 37.5% ABV, while Black has more body and a fuller finish. Compared with flavoured siblings such as Smirnoff Vanilla, it is completely dry in style. Ketel One, which also uses some pot-still spirit, is crisper and more peppery.
Good to know
Smirnoff is owned by Diageo, and Black is the small-batch bottle in its unflavoured range. The 70cl bottle is a good upgrade for anyone who already knows the red label and wants to taste the two side by side.
Frequently asked questions
Can you drink Smirnoff Black neat?
Yes, Smirnoff Black is the Smirnoff vodka best suited to neat serves, thanks to its pot-still texture and rounder grain flavour. Chill the bottle well and pour small measures into cold glasses, ideally with salty food such as smoked salmon or pickles.
Why is Smirnoff Black called small batch?
Smirnoff Black is described as small batch because it is distilled in a copper pot still, which works in individual batches rather than continuously like a column still. Pot distillation keeps more body and character in the spirit.
What cocktail is Smirnoff Black good for?
Smirnoff Black suits spirit-forward cocktails where the vodka is tasted clearly, such as a Vodka Martini, a Black Russian or a Gibson with a cocktail onion. Its fuller body stands up to coffee liqueur and vermouth better than a lighter mixing vodka.
