Reyka is a unique vodka; not surprising, considering its fairly unique method of production. It’s smooth, fairly sweet in taste and burns quite a bit. Normally, burning vodkas are a red flag, but this burn is somehow enjoyable in a way no other vodka burn is. The same goes for the aftertaste, which I guess is a result of the lava rock filtration. The taste is there, almost like a mineral taste that goes along with the burn, but somehow it feels good rather than ruining the experience, at least to me.The burn and aftertaste seem to become stronger as the temperature of the vodka increases, so no matter what you’re using it for, I would recommend keeping it in the freezer and drinking it fairly quickly after pouring in order to prevent it from getting anywhere near room temperature. Due to its bite and aftertaste, I would be careful about using Reyka as a mixer, unless you want to put the same characteristics as the vodka itself into the cocktail to spice it up a bit.

No review can do Reyka justice because it’s so different and hard to describe. What is certain is that it’s not for everyone. You might hate it or love it, but you need to try it. I’m firmly in the “love it” camp, and I would rate this in the top 2 among all the vodkas I’ve tried.

I think it’s the best vodka I have drank in years . Especially if chilled James Bond would be proud to have a vodka martini with reyka

I mixed this with crystal light, which tastes terrible. But I don’t normally like alcohol, and the goal was to get shit faced, which happened very quickly. So cheers!

Straight out of the freezer it is smooth. My favorite vodka by far.

I had a Reyka martini up with olives for the first time several weeks when I noticed it on the shelf of the bar at a local restaurant. I was impressed overall. It seemed very smooth and had little flavor. In a way, it reminded me of Crystal Head.

Fast forward to yesterday at my home. I recently found Reyka at a local liquor store, so I picked up a 1 liter bottle for $28. The martini it made was a bit more assertive than the one I had at the restaurant, so perhaps the bartender let the vodka sit on ice longer than I do. Though it had a mild Russian vodka-like bite that the restaurant martini did not, it was creamy, sweet, and smooth on the swallow. In fact, it was possibly the sweetest and creamiest vodka that I’ve ever tasted. I don’t know what starch is used to create this vodka, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it were potato, due to the creaminess. There is a bit more initial bite than I have become accustomed to from my go-to at-home inexpensive vodka, Luksusowa, which detracts slightly from the overall experience.

Ultimately, I really enjoy Reyka, and am torn between rating it 4 or 5 stars. Given that I can’t commit to 5 stars without hesitation, I will give it a very high 4 stars.

Cheers!

I like it. smooth, clean and nice on the nose. More for sipping than in mixers.

I’ve purchased Reyka twice. The first time I had it, I liked it. Several months later, I purchased it again. This time, I swear, it smells like feet. I mean this literally. It’s disgusting. I hate it. Even in a mixed drink, I’m hating it. My preference for or against other drinks (including vodkas) has not changed, so I can only assume that the product has changed somehow. It’s revolting.

This was harsh, and unbearable straight at room temp. Stoli costs the same and as bold as that is, you won’t feel like gagging.