Pravda Caramel Flavored Vodka

Pravda has been distilling in the Tatra region of southern Poland since 2002, drawing on local potatoes and clear mountain spring water. Potato as a base is the key here: it ferments into a spirit with a fuller, creamier body than grain, which gives the vodka something to carry the flavouring. That base is then refined with natural caramel extract, a step that adds sweetness and depth without masking the spirit underneath. The brand also runs on renewable energy and recycled waste, and its bottles are mouth-blown by Polish glassmakers. This expression sits at 37.5%.

The nose is full of rich, inviting caramel. The palate is smooth and sweet with a clear caramel flavour, lifted by a slight saltiness that keeps it balanced, and the finish lingers sweet and long. The salted-caramel angle is worth playing to, so build a Salted Caramel Espresso Martini: shake the vodka with a shot of fresh espresso, a little coffee liqueur and a pinch of sea salt, then strain and finish with a light salt rim on the glass.