X Muse Vodka 70cl / 40%
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X Muse Vodka is a Scottish barley vodka bottled at 40% ABV in a 70cl bottle. Two different types of barley are distilled separately and then blended, which builds a soft, creamy texture. Barley gives it a sweeter, malt-driven character than most wheat vodkas, with vanilla in the background. It suits whisky drinkers exploring vodka, cocktail makers who want texture, and anyone who prefers a vodka with some flavour of its own.
X Muse tasting notes
- Nose: Sweet malt, vanilla and a hint of fresh pastry.
- Palate: Soft and creamy, with malted grain, light honey and vanilla.
- Finish: Rounded and gentle, ending on biscuity malt.
How to drink X Muse Vodka
Pour 35 ml over a large ice cube in a rocks glass, or serve it lightly chilled and neat to bring out the malt. It pairs with oysters, smoked salmon, oatcakes with soft cheese and buttery shortbread. It makes a fine companion for a Burns Night supper or a winter evening by the fire.
X Muse Vodka cocktails
- Honey Vodka Sour: 50 ml X Muse, 25 ml lemon juice and 15 ml honey syrup shaken with ice and strained into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Muse Roy: 50 ml X Muse, 20 ml sweet vermouth and a dash of Angostura bitters stirred with ice, strained into a coupe and garnished with a cherry.
How it compares
Nikka Coffey Vodka also uses barley, combined with corn, and leans more towards citrus. King of Soho Copacetic Vodka is toastier and more peppery, while X Muse is the creamier, maltier of the two and the closest of this group to a whisky drinker's palate.
Good to know
As a Scottish vodka made from two types of barley, X Muse makes an interesting gift for anyone who enjoys Scotch whisky but wants to try something new. Wodka Company delivers X Muse Vodka 70cl across the UK from London N15.
Frequently asked questions
Does X Muse Vodka taste like whisky?
No, X Muse Vodka is made from barley like malt whisky, but it is not aged in casks, so there are no oak or smoky notes. Instead it shows sweet malt, vanilla and a soft, creamy texture.
Why does X Muse Vodka use two types of barley?
X Muse distils two barley varieties separately and blends the two spirits afterwards. Combining them builds a softer, creamier texture in X Muse Vodka than a single grain would give, with malty sweetness and light honey.
What cocktail can I make with X Muse Vodka?
The malty, honeyed side of X Muse Vodka suits a Vodka Sour. Shake 50 ml with 25 ml fresh lemon juice, 15 ml honey syrup over ice, then strain over ice into a rocks glass.
