J.J. Whitley Artisanal Gold Vodka, 70cl

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The Drinkers For Ukraine initiative is a fundraising drive to support the International Red Cross humanitarian relief effort in Ukraine. Moscow-born Smirnoff, for example, is now produced all over the world, and Stolichnaya is manufactured and bottled in Latvia. Out of respect for the situation, we have removed all references to the ‘Remarkably Russian’ campaign across all our JJ Whitley communications”, she added. Meanwhile, a spokesman for Halewood Group said: “ The Halewood Group is 100% opposed to the Russian Army invasion of Ukraine. Presented in the Rest of the World flight, Croc Vodka was one of the two brands to bag a Master medal.

It then goes through a unique process whereby it slowly passes through a filter of the most exemplary gold silk thread. Founded in 1978, family-owned Halewood owns and manages 11 main distilleries and one craft brewery and distributes to 75 countries, including the UK, South Africa, Canada, Australia, China and Germany. Last year, the brand released a raspberry-flavoured variant and a vodka filtered through a gold silk thread.

The UK-based company has unveiled JJ Whitley Gold Vodka, which was distilled in St Petersburg, Russia. The brand is co-owned by BBC 1Xtra presenter Lady Leshurr, and also won awards for its blueberry and raspberry-flavoured expressions. Ukrainian brand Nemiroff received two Masters in the Flavoured/Infused Vodka flight, the first for Nemiroff The Inked Collection Wild Cranberry. Western business have been pulling out of Russia in their droves in response to the invasion, with giants of the fuel industry – including BP, Exxon and Shell – all announcing their departure from the country.

Even though AAK is a supplier in the food sector, which is not subject to sanctions, it has become very difficult to secure compliance to sanctions related to logistics and trade flows as well as third parties. The range includes JJ Whitley Artisanal Russian Vodka, flavoured variants such as vanilla and blood orange, as well as a toffee-flavoured vodka-based liqueur. The Welsh bottling is five-times distilled and charcoal-filtered, made with pure glacier water and a hint of barley spirit. Get the creative juices flowing with a collection of premium cocktails inspired by our artisanal vodka infusions.

While we have taken care in preparing this summary and believe it to be accurate, it is not a substitute for reading the product packaging and label prior to use. Some production will be moved back to J Whitley’s Chirley site with immediate effect, with British-made JJ Whitley Vodka expected to be on the market by the end of March.

Halewood was “100% opposed to the Russian Army invasion of Ukraine”, and as a result had moved “some production back to our site in Chorley with immediate effect”, a spokeswoman said. Halewood Artisanal Spirits has expanded its JJ Whitley range with a vodka filtered through a gold silk thread. While every effort is made to ensure these files are correct, please make sure you read the product labels carefully to understand what allergens, ingredients and nutritional values are present in the products before consuming.Whitley combines quintessential British flavours with superior Russian ingredients, including artisanal well water and winter wheat. Next on our list of award-winning vodkas is Penderyn Distillery’s Five Vodka was the first to be awarded a Master in the Super Premium heat.

You should also note that the picture images show only our serving suggestions of how to prepare your food - all table accessories and additional items and/or ingredients pictured with the product you are purchasing are not included.Fats and oils giant AAK issued this statement yesterday (3 March): "AAK has decided to temporarily halt deliveries to, and sales in, Russia. It then goes through a unique process whereby it slowly passes through a filter of the finest gold silk thread, elevating this premium and smooth tasting vodka and providing a new tasting experience and bottle worth sharing. He was joined by Evan Prousaefs, bar manager at The Leaf and Cane in London; and Julia Nourney, independent spirits consultant.