Last time I stepped out of my usual areas of expertise and reviewed a drink, it was a tequila. I informed you at that time that scotch was my drink of choice, but that I had been sent the tequila in question to review and was more than happy to pass along my thoughts. Well, it's happened again, but not with tequila — this time, I was sent three bottles of vodka (perhaps my discussion of James Bond in the tequila piece hit a nerve).
Whatever the cause, Three Olives Vodka (or, more accurately, a publicist working on a promotion for them) sent me three of their newest flavors to sample and discuss with you. The flavors in question are Tomato, Root Beer, and Triple Shot Espresso. That's right, Tomato, Root Beer, and Triple Shot Espresso.
Now, I'll tell you right off, the Triple Shot Espresso is utterly fantastic. It's a dark, rich color, and terribly drinkable both by itself and put into the most delicious mudslide you could ever imagine. Some may say it's overkill to put triple shot espresso vodka into a drink that already contains Kahlua coffee liqueur. They're wrong. It's delicious. One could drink a pitcher full of those and, while there would be regrets in the morning, it would be a truly swell night.
Three Olives Triple Shot Espresso has a definite coffee flavor to it, without ever being overpowering. It seems slightly more viscous than a normal vodka (perhaps that is an illusion due to its dark, rich color). Drunk as a shot, it goes down very easily and very smoothly. There is no hint of burn and one drink can quickly lead to another.
Article comments
1 - Condor
Does the triple shot expresso taste like a Black Russian, or would you still need the Kahlua?
Kahlua has gone thru the roof over the years. I make my own now. It works.
I've always been a fan of Black Russians.
2 - Chris Beaumont
I am not much of a drinker, but the thought of a root beer vodka has me intrigued, as I am a lover of root beer... I may have to seek this out....
3 - John Addis
My favorite all-time vodka was Stoli Kafya, and I've been dying for another high-end coffee-flavored vodka to come along in the years since Stoli discontinued theirs. I have to say, the Three Olives variety is even better. Pour a shot over vanilla ice cream, and it's the world's greatest dessert.
4 - Bob
Three Olives Vodka is pure garbage. Stick to a real vodka and mix it with a quality mixer. If you want a screwdriver, for example, use Belvedere and fresh squeezed OJ, not some BS orange flavored vodka. It does not matter if it tastes delicious. You are drinking cheap stuff.
Not only is their vodka gimmicky, but their promotions are even more retarded. They sens young girls out to bars in a Mini with the British flag, even though it is bottles in Maine and owned by a company in Florida, to have patrons pretend to have the O Face.
It is completely a phony campaign, just like the vodka..phony. I'd have more respect for them if they didn't use such cheap marketing tactics.
5 - Cassie
If you think Three Olives Vodka is garbage then your taste buds must be way......... off. I have been drinking Three Olives for a solid 3 years and I would never drink any other flavored vodka. You want to talk about cheap try talking about smirnoff.