Introduced to small markets within Pennsylvania in 2010, Clique Vodka is produced in the Baltic region of North Eastern Europe using traditional Russian distilling methods – while utilizing only the finest locally grown premium wheat grains and artesian spring water from Latvia. Fast forward three years… Clique Vodka has now undergone expansive growth across 17 states, received several prestigious accolades for taste and presentation, and most recently undergone a branding face-lift with its industry first black bottle design.

Recently the folks at Clique enlisted our services to taste, test and review their premium vodka with a surprisingly not-so-premium price tag. We accepted the challenge and here’s what we learned…
 
Clique Vodka Review
Photo Credit: @CliqueVodka on Twitter 
 
Accolades: Gold Medal at the 2012 SIP Awards, Silver Medal at the 2012 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and another Gold Medal at the 2012 Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition. 
 
Clique Vodka ReviewEvery so often a brand will emerge that will revolutionize an industry. The spirits industry has reached a tipping point with growing technology and its evolution and there is now an opportunity for a brand to emerge and change the way this industry speaks to its consumers. Now is the time for a innovative, intelligent brand to change the game while maintaining the traditional production quality of a truly superior product. Our group of young, forward-thinking visionaries will speak to an informed demographic and raise the bar for the future of vodka and the way we do business. Clique Vodka is the new black, and will become a timeless staple in the vodka industry. – Frank Bachurski, VP of Marketing
 

– Clique Vodka Review –

 
Clique Vodka Review
  • Proof: 80 (40% ABV)
  • Age: Unaged
  • Nose: Neutral
  • Flavors: Neutral
  • Taste: (Good)
  • MixabilityB+ (Very Good)
  • Buzz Factor: (Good)
  • Price: $15.99 USD (750ml.)
 
Overall: We give Clique VodkaB (Highly Recommended) The vast majority of our tasting panel enjoyed its crisp authentic Russian complexities. The overall profile isn’t something we’d usually recommend for sipping neat. For our taste this vodka was a bit too sharp, yet finishes with a subtle silky smoothness that was surprising and actually quite enjoyable. In our opinion The fact is… Clique is best served mixed. In this department it’s a jack of all trades, and at just $16 a bottle we recommend you give it a try yourself the next time you’re mixing or re-mixing your favorite vodka drink. 
 

MIX IT UP WITH… “Purple Rain”

Ingredients:  1.5 oz. Clique Vodka, 1 oz Raspberry Hibiscus Syrup, 1/2 oz. Whipped Cream.
 
Directions: Fill a cocktail tin all the way with ice and add 1.5 oz. Clique Vodka and 1 oz raspberry hibiscus syrup. Shake very well, then add a small amount of regular (not light) whipped cream- just enough to bring a creamy texture to the cocktail. Shake again, and strain into a cocktail glass.
 
Buy Now: $15.99 or go to: ClicqueVodka.com
 
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