Review: Vodka DSP CA 162 Vaccinium Macrocarpon Cranberry
Review: Vodka DSP CA 162 Vaccinium Macrocarpon Cranberry
When last we left Vodka DSP CA 162, the brand was still a new idea — the former producers of Hangar One Vodka had sold the company, then had to wait for their noncompete to expire before getting back into vodka. Eventually DSP CA 162 came to pass, and at long last the company’s out with a new flavor: cranberry.
This bright red vodka offers a nose not just of cranberry but rather one that blends citrus — in which DSP CA 162 is well versed — into the mix. The body however pushes those orange notes aside rather quickly, showcasing ultra-tart cranberry in all its glory. While it’s vaguely describable as “sweet and sour,” the emphasis is on mouth-puckering sour. The vodka really showcases the essence of cranberry while eschewing the apple, grape, and other suffixes that typically ride along with the humble cranberry. Lightly bitter notes — think orange peel and licorice root — endure on the finish.
All of which makes me wonder: Are cosmos making a comeback?
80 proof.
B / $38 / craftdistillers.com [BUY IT NOW FROM CASKERS]
Vodka DSP CA 162 Vaccinium Macrocarpon Cranberry
$38
