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.