Khor Deluxe

Khor Deluxe is a vodka from Esplanda, and the details supplied for it don't state a base ingredient, proof, or tasting profile. What follows is therefore what to expect from the category and how to use it. It isn't a measured profile of this bottle. Unflavored vodkas are usually built to be neutral. Expect a clean, lightly sweet nose, a smooth or slightly oily texture, and little more than a faint grain or mineral note on the finish. Grain bases tend to read crisp and dry. Potato bases feel rounder and creamier, and corn bases lean softer and sweeter. Check the label for the base and ABV, since this listing doesn't confirm either. A neutral spirit shows what you do to it. In a Martini, stir it with ice until very cold, then strain it into a chilled coupe or martini glass. Add a dry vermouth rinse or a splash of it, and finish with a lemon twist or an olive. With so few flavors of its own, the vodka lets the vermouth and garnish come through. A Moscow Mule is the easier option. Build it over ice in a copper mug or highball glass, with lime juice and a sharp, spicy ginger beer. The vodka adds backbone without covering the ginger. For a Bloody Mary, vodka's clean profile leaves room for tomato juice, horseradish, Worcestershire, hot sauce, celery salt, and black pepper to take the lead. A Cosmopolitan needs vodka that stays out of the way of cranberry, lime, and orange liqueur. An Espresso Martini uses vodka as a quiet base for fresh espresso and coffee liqueur. Shake it hard with ice so the drink gets a foamy top. To drink it straight, keep the bottle in the freezer or chill it thoroughly. Pour it into a small chilled glass, or into a rocks glass over a large cube if you want it to dilute slowly. Cold serving mutes any rough edges and gives a smoother texture. Chilled vodka also suits salty and fatty foods such as smoked fish, cured meats, pickles, and cheese.