Respirited Sustainable British Vodka 70cl / 40.2%

Respirited Sustainable British Vodka is an English grain vodka from Hayman's, made from spirit left over from the distillery's own production and bottled at 40.2% ABV in a 70cl bottle. The spirit is charcoal-filtered, giving a vodka that is smooth yet characterful. The same thinking runs through the packaging: the bottle is made from 100% recycled glass and closed with a sustainable cork and a compostable capsule, while the label is printed on recycled paper. It suits drinkers who want a well-made sustainable vodka for everyday highballs and neat serves.

Respirited tasting notes

• Nose: Clean grain, a hint of citrus peel and a faint herbal note.
• Palate: Smooth and characterful, with light grain sweetness and gentle pepper.
• Finish: Clean and medium length, with soft spice.

How to serve Respirited Vodka

Serve it chilled and neat in a small glass, or over ice with tonic. Smoked fish, cured meats and pickled vegetables suit its clean grain profile, and a board of British charcuterie works well before dinner. It is a natural choice for a relaxed summer evening on the patio, and a chilled bottle in the freezer is handy for unexpected guests.

Mixers and cocktails

• Respirited Vodka and tonic: 50 ml over ice in a highball, topped with 150 ml tonic water and a slice of cucumber.
• Grapefruit Highball: 50 ml over ice with 120 ml pink grapefruit soda and a sprig of rosemary.

How it compares

As a vodka made from repurposed grain spirit, Respirited shares its low-waste outlook with Element 29 Vodka Eco-Pouch Pure Plain, which cuts packaging with a large refill pouch instead of glass. Discarded Grape Skin Chardonnay Vodka also repurposes by-products, but from winemaking, so it is fruitier.

Good to know

Hayman's Respirited Vodka comes from Hayman Distillers, a family firm best known for its gin. Wodka Company ships Respirited Sustainable British Vodka 70cl across the UK from London.