So, we’re 42 BELOW. That really pure vodka from New Zealand.
If you’re from New Zealand too, you probably know us. If you’re not from New Zealand, then you probably don’t know us. Or maybe you do, depending on how cool you think you are. After all, Trevor from Taupaki says our vodka tastes nice. So… there’s that. But we try and stay humble about such accolades.
Anyway… this little thingy is our not-so-little story.
Take a seat and listen with your eyeballs.
A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away… Well, miles from Europe anyway – which is where most of the world’s best vodka was coming from at the time – a kiwi guy called Geoff Ross had an idea. He decided that a super pure country like New Zealand would be a better place to make a super pure vodka. The year was 1999 and Y2K made us scared of technology.
That thing you’re using to read this right now.
At the time, Geoff’s big idea was a little naive (borderline bloody stupid), had he known how hard it would be distilling premium vodka in NZ.
But luckily, he did it anyway. In his garage.
And soon 42BELOW™ was being sold to his mates. Then in some bars. Then all over New Zealand.
So, Geoff quit his job and went vodka full time.
BRAND: 42 BELOW PASSION FRUIT
GRAPE VARIETY: VODKA
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: NEW ZEALAND
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 42%
PACKING SIZE: 12 x 750 ML
BAR CODE: 9421012620108
CASE CODE
TASTING NOTE
The first nosing provides a fruity/ripe experience that’s elegant and restrained; aeration allows the bouquet to evolve into a splendidly fruit-salad fragrance. Palate entry is bittersweet and juicy; by mid palate, the flavor profile accents the grainy spirit as well as the passion fruit infusion. Finish is long and more beany than fruity
BRAND: 42 BELOW FEIJOA
GRAPE VARIETY: VODKA
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: NEW ZEALAND
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 42%
PACKING SIZE: 12 x 750 ML
BAR CODE: 9421012620108
CASE CODE
TASTING NOTE
The nose is intense and unmistakable, with a powerful scent of Feijoa, and undertones of jasmine. In the mouth, the initial sensation is one of heat, though this owes more to the intense, tart bite of Feijoa, than to an unwelcome note of alcohol. There is also a sensation of the gritty flesh of the fruit itself, even though the vodka is unmistakably clear and pure.
BRAND: 42 BELOW MANUKA HONEY
GRAPE VARIETY: VODKA
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: NEW ZEALAND
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 42%
PACKING SIZE: 12 x 750 ML
BAR CODE: 9421012620184
CASE CODE
TASTING NOTE
Very pale platinum straw hue. Earthy wildflower honey,vanilla bean ice cream, and anise cookie aromas are very attractive.A round smooth entry leads to a off-dry medium-to full bodied palate with earthy wild honey, dried flowers, and peppery star anise. Finishes with an earthy spice, honeycomb, and pepper fade with some vodka minerality popping up. An interesting, vibrant, and natural tasting honeyed spirit that will put a nice exotic twist on cocktails.
BRAND: 42 BELOW PURE VODKA
GRAPEVARIETY: VODKA
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: NEW ZEALAND
ALCOHOLCONTENT: 42%
PACKINGSIZE: 12 x 750ML
BARCODE: 9421012620122
CASECODE
TASTINGNOTE
Smoky scents of tobacco leaf, roasted cereals, pencil eraser and vegetable oil. Palate entry shows an oily texture and tastes of charcoal and mildly sweet grain; mid palate displays well-structured flavors of lead pencil, off-dry grain and licorice. Finishes full in the mouth, acceptably fiery and off-dry