Ketel One
Ketel One is a Plain vodka made by Nolet Distillery / Diageo. ABV: 40% ABV. Base ingredient: Wheat. Our expert rating is 8/10. community average is 7.6/10 from 26 reviews.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Fresh and citrusy with clean wheat, honeysuckle, and white pepper
Palate
Crisp and silky with a pleasant citrus brightness, soft wheat sweetness, and a touch of honey. Exceptionally smooth
Finish
Medium-long and clean with lingering citrus and a gentle warmth
Expert Review
8/10Dutch craftsmanship meets 300+ years of distilling heritage — pot-distilled and column-blended for perfect balance.
Community Reviews
View All (26)A reliable pour that won't blow your mind but does the job. The nose has Fresh and citrusy with clean wheat — the review is accurate there. The palate gives you Crisp and silky with a pleasant citrus brightness, 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 finish is clean.
4 May 2026As 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 white pepper — let it warm slightly in the glass and the aromas open up. The palate is where it really shines: Crisp and silky with a pleasant citrus brightness with beautiful texture. Nolet Distillery / Diageo has clearly mastered their craft.
3 May 2026Tried this side by side with several competitors at a tasting and it stands head and shoulders above them. The nose gives you white pepper — it's immediately apparent this is quality. Then the palate opens up with Crisp and silky with a pleasant citrus brightness and the wheat character shines through. The finish is clean and lingering. I've already ordered another bottle. Excellent work from Nolet Distillery / Diageo.
1 May 2026