Reyka Pure Plain Vodka 70cl / 40%
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Reyka Pure Plain Vodka 70cl is a small-batch Icelandic vodka distilled from wheat and barley and bottled at 40% ABV. It is made by William Grant & Sons at Borgarnes in western Iceland, using a Carterhead still, a design more often associated with gin. After distillation the spirit is filtered through lava rock, and the result is soft, clean and quietly mineral. It suits anyone who likes a premium vodka with a sense of place, served cold with seafood or lengthened with tonic. Wodka Company can deliver Reyka Pure Plain Vodka to your UK address, sent out from London.
Reyka tasting notes
- Nose: Clean and fresh, with a faint mineral note and light cereal.
- Palate: Soft and smooth, with gentle grain sweetness and a hint of citrus.
- Finish: Crisp and cool, finishing clean.
The spirit is bright and clear in the glass, with a light body that never feels thin.
How to drink Reyka vodka
Serve it chilled, neat in a small glass or over a single ice cube, or with a light mixer. Icelandic and Nordic flavours suit it well: smoked salmon, langoustines, pickled herring or rye crispbread with cream cheese and dill. It is a natural choice for a seafood supper and a refreshing aperitif before a long weekend lunch.
Cocktails with Reyka
- Reyka and Tonic: 50 ml over ice in a large glass, topped with 150 ml tonic water and ribbons of cucumber.
- Rhubarb Highball: 40 ml over ice with 20 ml rhubarb cordial, topped with 120 ml soda water.
- Honey Lemonade: 50 ml over ice in a highball with 20 ml fresh lemon juice and 10 ml honey syrup, topped with 100 ml soda water and a sprig of thyme.
How it compares
Compared with Koskenkorva 013, a drier barley vodka from Finland, Reyka is a little softer and rounder. Tito's Handmade Vodka from Texas, made from corn, is sweeter and fuller in body. Grey Goose Pure Plain Vodka is creamier still, so Reyka sits in the middle: clean and mineral, but not austere.
Good to know
Reyka belongs to William Grant & Sons, the Scottish family firm also known for its whisky. Borgarnes, where it is made, lies on the west coast of Iceland. The 70cl bottle makes an unusual gift for someone who likes to try vodkas from different countries.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Reyka vodka filtered through lava rock?
Reyka Vodka is filtered through porous Icelandic lava rock, which acts as a natural filter for the spirit before bottling. The step is part of what gives Reyka its soft, clean and faintly mineral character.
What is a Carterhead still, as used for Reyka?
A Carterhead still is a pot still topped with a rectifying column, a design best known in gin making, where vapour can pass through a basket of botanicals. Reyka uses one for vodka, which is unusual and helps give the spirit its soft, clean style.
How should I serve Reyka vodka?
Reyka Vodka is excellent chilled and neat alongside smoked fish or seafood. It also suits a Vodka Martini with a lemon twist or a Moscow Mule, where its soft texture and clean finish come through clearly.
