This flavored vodka took nearly 5 years to create. Miles sourced and extracted many (many!) varieties of tea to find the flavor profile that matched his vision. Ultimately, he chose rare first-growth green tea from the Anhwei Province, a prime growing region along China’s fabled Silk Route.

Rating

Wine Enthusiast 90 points (Apr 2006) The overall bouquet impression includes seductive fragrances of ripe green melon, sage and lightly honeyed green tea with later whiffs of jasmine and honeysuckle. The palate entry is gently tea-like and a touch honeyed; the midpalate profile borders on be — P.P. (3/1/2006) — 90-95

Technical notes

Alcohol: 35% by Vol. (70 proof)

Food pairing

On the rocks, with a splash and 50/50 with unfiltered sake served in a martini glass.