[40%, sampled in Azerbaijan]

This one was a part of my vodka experiment once I was within the outdated city of Sheki in Azerbaijan in the summertime of 2018. I went to a bit store, purchased just a few bottles, obtained some meals to go together with them, after which I went again to my room and had fun.

This explicit 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 drawback I had with this vodka was that it had a French title (even with a bit accent on the É) whereas saying GENUINE RUSSIAN VODKA on the label and likewise claiming to be FROM AZERBAIJAN. I figured this most likely meant that it had been produced in Azerbaijan in keeping with Russian manufacturing requirements, and that the title 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 had 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 onerous to open the bottle, and it had a cork-like cap that was tough to reseal. The pouring sound was good, although.

Napoléon is on hearth

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

General, I believe 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 stable vodka.

This manner it’s meh.