Tasting Notes You know when youve spent the day on the beach with the sun on you face sand between your toes salt on your lips and happiness in your soul? Well its exactly that feeling The Isle of Wight Distillery have bottled in their Mermaid Salt Vodka. Although bartenders might not always tell you this a little salt is often added to cocktails to enhance the texture the flavour and that moreish quality. In a similar fashion a pinch of locally sourced sea salt has been added to Mermaid Salt Vodka. As a result the flavour comes in a pulsing rhythm like waves. Fresh sea spray salted butter and a smooth creamy texture beneath which lie delicate notes of dried herbs smoke and a little earthy grain almost as if the glass had been rinsed with Mezcal. It makes a stunning Dirty Martini and if youre feeling adventurous try garnishing with a few dulse flakes. Alternatively create an extremely decadent Espresso Martini or combine it with tonic water and garnish with either lime and slices of