Reyka Icelandic Bitters

Product of: United Kingdom

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Released March 2014 after a similar U.S. product resulting from a collaboration with Brooklyn Hemispherical Bitters Company. Created by Willian Grant & Sons master distiller Lesley Gracie, these UK bitters are flavoured with botanicals from Iceland, including moss, angelica leaf and crowberry.

Only 300 bottles have been released exclusively to the on-trade in the UK they are designed to be served, 2-3 drops per drink, with Reyka Vodka on the rocks.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 24/03/2014

Appearance:

Clear, bronze/golden amber.

Aroma:

Curry leaf-like aromas with bay leaf, angelica, vanilla and cloud berry.

Taste:

Slightly sweet with cream-of-soda vanilla, curry leaf, tobacco leaf and caramel.

Aftertaste:

Vanilla, bay leaf and curry leaf spice.