Reyka Vodka — Icelandic Lava Rock Filtered

Marianne Blom Exceptional smoothness

8/10

As someone who's been appreciating quality vodka for years, this is among the finest I've encountered at this price point. On the nose I get citrus — let it warm slightly in the glass and the aromas open up. The palate is where it really shines: Crisp and clean with a bright citrus edge with Lava rock filtration adds a unique smoothness. William Grant & Sons has clearly mastered their craft.

Daniel Torres A standout bottle

10/10

Tried this side by side with several competitors at a tasting and it stands head and shoulders above them. The nose gives you a distinct mineral quality from Icelandic water — it's immediately apparent this is quality. Then the palate opens up with Crisp and clean with a bright citrus edge and the wheat character shines through. The Clean and refreshing with lingering mineral crispness. I've already ordered another bottle. Excellent work from William Grant & Sons.

Tomas Rivera Good but not great

6/10

Decent vodka for the price. The nose is clean — I got the Clean and fresh with subtle floral notes that the review mentions — but the palate didn't wow me. The Crisp and clean with a bright citrus edge is fine but nothing special, and I'd have preferred more character coming through. That said, the Clean and refreshing with lingering mineral crispness is clean enough. Works well in cocktails where you don't need a premium bottle.

Oscar Delgado Blown away by this vodka

10/10

Bought this on the strength of the review here and I'm so glad I did. The a distinct mineral quality from Icelandic water on the nose are subtle but present, and the palate delivers — Crisp and clean with a bright citrus edge with Lava rock filtration adds a unique smoothness. The finish has Clean and refreshing with lingering mineral crispness that proves vodka is far from flavourless. Hats off to William Grant & Sons — this is exceptional craft. Already on my second bottle.

Emily Thomas Exceptional smoothness

8/10

As someone who's been appreciating quality vodka for years, this is among the finest I've encountered at this price point. On the nose I get citrus — let it warm slightly in the glass and the aromas open up. The palate is where it really shines: gentle floral notes with beautiful texture. William Grant & Sons has clearly mastered their craft.

Kai Oliveira Pleasant enough

6/10

I can see why people rate this but it's not quite my favourite. The Clean and fresh with subtle floral notes is clean — really approachable — but the palate is a touch too neutral for my preferences. The gentle floral notes is smooth and easy, which makes it good for vodka newcomers. I was expecting a bit more character given the editorial score.

Isabella Rossi Not for me

4/10

I wanted to like this more than I did. The nose has Clean and fresh with subtle floral notes but on the palate there's a harshness that I wasn't expecting from the review. The gentle floral notes described didn't come through for me. The Clean and refreshing with lingering mineral crispness has a burn where I wanted clean warmth. Others clearly rate it highly so it may be personal preference. Won't be buying another bottle though.

Simon Hughes Pleasant enough

7/10

I can see why people rate this but it's not quite my favourite. The Clean and fresh with subtle floral notes is clean — really approachable — but the palate is a touch too neutral for my preferences. The gentle floral notes is smooth and easy, which makes it good for vodka newcomers. I was expecting a bit more character given the editorial score.

Erik Strom Better than expected

7/10

Mixed feelings. On the nose I got the Clean and fresh with subtle floral notes — that part is nice. But the gentle floral notes didn't match the promise for me. Mid-palate feels a bit thin. Still, it's better than many bottles at this price and the Clean and refreshing with lingering mineral crispness is reasonable. Worth trying at least once, especially in a Martini.

Isla McCallister Simply brilliant

10/10

I keep coming back to this bottle and appreciating the subtlety. The citrus on the nose is genuinely there if you take a moment to notice. On the palate, gentle floral notes is rich and satisfying, with Crisp and clean with a bright citrus edge developing. A vodka that rewards attention. At 40% ABV, the proof is perfectly judged.

Mia Sundberg A real gem

8/10

Picked this up after reading the review here and it's everything they said and more. The citrus drew me in from the first pour. On the palate, a distinctive mineral purity are elegant rather than aggressive — exactly what you want from a quality vodka. The Clean and refreshing with lingering mineral crispness is clean and inviting. Makes a brilliant Martini and equally good sipped neat. This will be a permanent fixture on my shelf.

Andre Dubois Pleasant enough

7/10

I can see why people rate this but it's not quite my favourite. The Clean and fresh with subtle floral notes is clean — really approachable — but the palate is a touch too neutral for my preferences. The a distinctive mineral purity is smooth and easy, which makes it good for vodka newcomers. I was expecting a bit more character given the editorial score.

Diana Cruz Worth every penny

9/10

I was reading the tasting notes in the review and thought they sounded too good to be true for a vodka, but they're accurate. The a distinct mineral quality from Icelandic water is genuinely there, the a distinctive mineral purity delivers, and the Clean and refreshing with lingering mineral crispness is exactly as described. Served this at a tasting with friends last weekend — everyone was surprised how much character it has. We did a blind comparison against two other brands and this won hands down.

Hannah Brooks Decent everyday vodka

7/10

A reliable pour that won't blow your mind but does the job. The nose has Arctic freshness — the review is accurate there. The palate gives you gentle grain sweetness, which is fine but a bit safe. I keep reaching for other bottles when I want to sip neat, but for cocktails it's hard to complain. The Medium and remarkably clean with a cool is clean.

Daisy Miller Stunning quality

8/10

What a beautifully crafted spirit. The nose gives you citrus and lovely character, and on the palate it's all about a distinctive mineral purity. The mouthfeel is particularly impressive — silky, full, and rewarding. The finish rounds everything off with Clean and refreshing with lingering mineral crispness. Anyone who says all vodka tastes the same hasn't tried this. The review here nails it.

Yuki Nakamura Pleasant enough

6/10

I can see why people rate this but it's not quite my favourite. The Clean and fresh with subtle floral notes is clean — really approachable — but the palate is a touch too neutral for my preferences. The a distinctive mineral purity is smooth and easy, which makes it good for vodka newcomers. I was expecting a bit more character given the editorial score.

Valentina Ricci Disappointing for the price

4/10

Bit disappointed. The nose is fine — I got some Clean and fresh with subtle floral notes — but on the palate it's too one-dimensional. At $22, I expect more character. The Clean and refreshing with lingering mineral crispness drops off quickly. The tasting notes in the review didn't match my experience. Might work better in cocktails than neat.

Rosa Paredes Reyka Vodka is outstanding

8/10

The nose on this is lovely — I immediately got citrus and Clean and fresh with subtle floral notes. On the palate, the Lava rock filtration adds a unique smoothness is beautifully done, and the Clean and refreshing with lingering mineral crispness. I agree with the editorial review — this is a seriously impressive vodka. Tried it neat at room temperature first, then chilled from the freezer. Both excellent, but neat at room temp shows off the character better.

James Okafor A real gem

8/10

Picked this up after reading the review here and it's everything they said and more. The citrus drew me in from the first pour. On the palate, Lava rock filtration adds a unique smoothness are elegant rather than aggressive — exactly what you want from a quality vodka. The Clean and refreshing with lingering mineral crispness is clean and inviting. Makes a brilliant Martini and equally good sipped neat. This will be a permanent fixture on my shelf.

Sara Lindstrom Reyka Vodka is outstanding

9/10

The nose on this is lovely — I immediately got a distinct mineral quality from Icelandic water and Clean and fresh with subtle floral notes. On the palate, the Lava rock filtration adds a unique smoothness is beautifully done, and the Clean and refreshing with lingering mineral crispness. I agree with the editorial review — this is a seriously impressive vodka. Tried it neat at room temperature first, then chilled from the freezer. Both excellent, but neat at room temp shows off the character better.