Koskenkorva Vodka Climate Action

Koskenkorva distils this vodka in western Finland from grain grown nearby, and the Climate Action label points to the renewable energy that powers the distillery and lowers its emissions. The grain spirit is triple distilled to a clean, mild profile and cut with clear Finnish water, with no flavourings added. The distillery's column still is built for a soft, even spirit, so while the vodka reads as pure it keeps a touch of warmth and a faint sweetness rather than scrubbing all the character out.

The nose is fresh and clean with a light vanilla hint and a subtle herbal note, the palate is smooth and mild with a clear sweetness and warm vanilla, and the finish is long and clean. Its mild, slightly sweet body holds up well in a savoury serve, so build a proper Bloody Mary on it: a generous pour over ice with tomato juice, fresh lemon, a few dashes of Worcestershire and hot sauce, a grind of black pepper and a celery stick, where the vodka gives backbone without clashing and the gentle sweetness rounds the spice.