[40%, sampled in Azerbaijan]
This one was a part of my vodka experiment once I was within the previous city of Sheki in Azerbaijan in the summertime of 2018. I went to just a little store, purchased a couple of bottles, received some meals to go together with them, after which I went again to my room and had fun.
This specific model was referred to as Napoléon, which sounded prefer it was going to be both excellent or very dangerous.
French, Russian, or Azeri
One preliminary downside I had with this vodka was that it had a French identify (even with just a little accent on the É) whereas saying GENUINE RUSSIAN VODKA on the label and likewise claiming to be FROM AZERBAIJAN. I figured this in all probability meant that it had been produced in Azerbaijan based on Russian manufacturing requirements, and that the identify was simply random.
random branding
I paid 5 Manat for this half-liter bottle of Napoléon, which put it someplace on the unbelievable 4€/700ml mark. Apparently Caucasian vodka costs have been down there with Central Asian ones. A ten/10.
The bottle design didn’t do something for me. It appeared low-cost. The branding appeared random. Additionally, it was a bit exhausting to open the bottle, and it had a cork-like cap that was troublesome to reseal. The pouring sound was good, although.
Napoléon is on fireplace
I’m nonetheless undecided what I take into consideration the style. The odor had one thing barely candy to it, promising good issues. However then the vodka burned in my mouth and all the way in which down my throat.
The aftertaste was a bit higher, although. It was nearly flowery.
wants a redo
Total, I feel whoever produces this Napoléon vodka ought to totally redesign the bottle and work on reducing the fieriness of the preliminary style. It could possibly be a strong vodka.
This manner it’s meh.
