J.J. Whitley Raspberry Vodka 70cl / 38%

J.J. Whitley Raspberry Vodka is an English raspberry vodka at 38% ABV in a 70cl bottle, combining J.J. Whitley vodka with ripe red raspberry. Raspberry shows straight away on the nose, the palate is full of rich, ripe berries, and a smooth, sweet raspberry note lingers at the end. Unlike the lower-strength spirit drinks in the range, it is a full flavoured vodka with a firmer backbone. It suits fruit lovers looking for something closer to real raspberries than to sweets, in summer highballs and sparkling serves alike.

J.J. Whitley Raspberry tasting notes

• Nose: Immediate, fruity raspberry with a hint of raspberry leaf.
• Palate: Ripe and rich, with red berries and a touch of jammy sweetness.
• Finish: Smooth and sweet, with lingering raspberry.

Serving J.J. Whitley Raspberry

Serve it chilled over ice in a rocks glass, or lengthen it with soda water and fresh berries. When choosing what to serve with J.J. Whitley Raspberry, desserts make the best match: a dark chocolate torte, Eton mess or a summer pudding all work. It suits summer birthdays and long lunches in the garden.

Raspberry cocktails

• J.J. Whitley Raspberry Collins: 50 ml with 20 ml fresh lemon juice and 10 ml sugar syrup over ice in a highball, topped with 100 ml soda water and a few fresh raspberries.
• Raspberry vodka and prosecco: pour 20 ml into a chilled flute, top with 100 ml prosecco and drop in a raspberry to finish.

How it compares

J.J. Whitley Blue Raspberry Vodka shares the 38% strength but has a tangier, sweet-shop blue raspberry profile; this red version tastes closer to the actual fruit. J.J. Whitley Vanilla Vodka, also at 38%, is the vanilla-and-spice alternative for creamier drinks.

Good to know

A deep red bottle makes a cheerful summer gift for a fruit lover. For UK delivery, add J.J. Whitley Raspberry Vodka 70cl to your Wodka Company order.