Cardrona Distillery
The Reid Single Malt Vodka
$110
Description
The Reid' Single Malt Vodka is made from just three ingredients; barley, water and yeast. Named for three of the distillery's founders, 'The Reid' starts life in the same way as their Single Malt Whisky, giving fullness and body to this uncompromising Vodka. The Scottish two-row barley is milled, mashed and then fermented. It is then distilled in a 7.5 metre German column still. Pure, alpine Cardrona water is added back to bottle strength of 44 percent alcohol by volume.
Recognition
Appreciated by most Vodka drinkers and any Bartender around the globe.
Region: Queenstown, New Zealand
Size: 750ml
Alcohol: 44.0% ABV
The Reid' Single Malt Vodka is made from just three ingredients; barley, water and yeast. Named for three of the distillery's founders, 'The Reid' starts life in the same way as their Single Malt Whisky, giving fullness and body to this uncompromising Vodka. The Scottish two-row barley is milled, mashed and then fermented. It is then distilled in a 7.5 metre German column still. Pure, alpine Cardrona water is added back to bottle strength of 44 percent alcohol by volume.
This unique vodka is very rich in characteristics, on the nose and palate. There are notes of banoffee - biscuit from the malt, banana from the distinct long fermentation and even a hint of caramel coming through at the end.
Some of the best Vodkas we have tried. We absolutely love it. Great served neat with an orange zest or mixed on any premium cocktail
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Organic
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Sustainable
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Natural
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Gluten Free
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Vegan
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