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july 2014 / the tasting panel / 63 Duane Fernandez Jr. is the Purity Vodka Brand Ambassador and leads the charge against sweet sip- pers in his dealings with the trade. Julian Bruell, Service Manager/Bar Manager, Tribeca Grill Purity Plus: Purity Vodka can emphasize flavors like black pepper and cucumber, instead of being subtle and practically non-existent when using other vodkas. Must-have tool: My hands and mind. Jeff Turok, Bar Manager, North End Grill Purity Plus: Purity Vodka has bold intent, to be a neutral spirit that has body and flavor. This makes it unlike any vodka I have ever worked with. As a whiskey lover, it is an endearing mission in a spirit category that can regularly deliver lackluster products. Purity Vodka brings luster to the category. Must-have tool: A jigger. It makes sure that the first round from me tastes great, and when you get a second round from me, it will taste identical to the prior.