There’s a new diva in the vodka world, and she hails from New Zealand’s Cardrona Distillery. Super premium single malt vodka, the reid, is crafted from malted barley, yeast, and pure Alpine water sourced from the heart of Mount Cardrona, on New Zealand’s South Island.
Distilled in a German made Jacob Carl column still, the result is a distinctive flavour profile. Our tasting notes speak of buttery biscuits and candy Bonbons, and a luxuriously creamy mouthfeel.
Tasting notes that speak of buttery biscuits and candy Bonbons, and a luxuriously creamy mouthfeel…
Created by Cardona founder Desiree Reid, the reid is hand-distilled and bottled in Cardona. Pairing suggestions include fish, game and farm produce. It also lends a premium twist to classic cocktails (see our suggestions below).
The liquid is presented in a gorgeous, sculptured vessel, sure to attract admiring glances.
Founded in 2015, Cardrona Distillery claims to be one of Australasia’s fastest growing super premium distilleries. It’s located in the Cardrona valley, in the Southern Alps of New Zealand, just 40 minutes from Queenstown airport. All Cardona spirits are made from grain to glass on site, with three core ingredients: pure Cardrona alpine water, malted barley, and distillers’ yeast.
The Cardrona Distillery, which also produces single malt whisky, gin, and liqueurs, offers daily distillery tours, along with a restaurant and cocktail bar.
Bottled at 44% ABV, The Reid single malt vodka sells for £55 (700ml), and is available from Harrods, selected Waitrose stores and Master of Malt.
The reid: Try these vodka cocktail suggestions
The reid in Paris: Add 35ml the reid, 15ml Black Raspberry liqueur and 40ml pineapple juice into a into your cocktail shaker, shake strain and serve into a coupe glass, then garnish with dehydrated pineapple and rose petals.
Espresso Martini: Shake 25ml the reid, 25ml fresh espresso and 25ml coffee liqueur, then strain and serve into a coupe glass and garnish with a couple of coffee beans and lime zest.
Angels’ Share: Pour 45ml the reid, 10ml PX Sherry and 10ml sweet vermouth into a cocktail shaker, then shake and strain into a long stemmed Nick & Nora glass, and garnish with lemon zest.
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There’s a new diva in the vodka world, and she hails from New Zealand’s Cardrona Distillery. Super premium single malt vodka, the reid, is crafted from malted barley, yeast, and pure Alpine water sourced from the heart of Mount Cardrona, on New Zealand’s South Island.
Distilled in a German made Jacob Carl column still, the result is a distinctive flavour profile. Our tasting notes speak of buttery biscuits and candy Bonbons, and a luxuriously creamy mouthfeel.
Created by Cardona founder Desiree Reid, the reid is hand-distilled and bottled in Cardona. Pairing suggestions include fish, game and farm produce. It also lends a premium twist to classic cocktails (see our suggestions below).
The liquid is presented in a gorgeous, sculptured vessel, sure to attract admiring glances.
Founded in 2015, Cardrona Distillery claims to be one of Australasia’s fastest growing super premium distilleries. It’s located in the Cardrona valley, in the Southern Alps of New Zealand, just 40 minutes from Queenstown airport. All Cardona spirits are made from grain to glass on site, with three core ingredients: pure Cardrona alpine water, malted barley, and distillers’ yeast.
The Cardrona Distillery, which also produces single malt whisky, gin, and liqueurs, offers daily distillery tours, along with a restaurant and cocktail bar.
Bottled at 44% ABV, The Reid single malt vodka sells for £55 (700ml), and is available from Harrods, selected Waitrose stores and Master of Malt.
The reid: Try these vodka cocktail suggestions
The reid in Paris: Add 35ml the reid, 15ml Black Raspberry liqueur and 40ml pineapple juice into a into your cocktail shaker, shake strain and serve into a coupe glass, then garnish with dehydrated pineapple and rose petals.
Espresso Martini: Shake 25ml the reid, 25ml fresh espresso and 25ml coffee liqueur, then strain and serve into a coupe glass and garnish with a couple of coffee beans and lime zest.
Angels’ Share: Pour 45ml the reid, 10ml PX Sherry and 10ml sweet vermouth into a cocktail shaker, then shake and strain into a long stemmed Nick & Nora glass, and garnish with lemon zest.
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