Chase Distillery continues to demonstrate that British craft distilling can compete with the very best in the world, and their Rhubarb Vodka is a case in point. Made at their Herefordshire farm using their own potatoes for the base spirit, this is flavoured vodka done properly — with real ingredients and genuine craft.
The nose is immediately appealing: bright, tart rhubarb that recalls a freshly baked crumble. There is nothing artificial or synthetic about it — this smells like real rhubarb, because it is. On the palate, the tartness is beautifully balanced by Chase's characteristically creamy potato base, which adds body and smoothness.
The sweet-sour interplay is masterfully handled. The rhubarb provides tangy fruitiness without becoming sharp, while the base spirit contributes enough weight to prevent the flavour from feeling thin or one-note. It is the kind of balance that only comes from careful, small-batch production.
Serve it long with ginger ale for an unbeatable summer drink, or mix it into a Rhubarb Collins with fresh lemon and sugar syrup. At £30.50, it is identical in price to their Marmalade Vodka and represents similarly excellent value. A genuine treat from one of Britain's finest distilleries.
