In the Welsh Wind has taken vodka somewhere genuinely unexpected with its new Limited Edition Cask‑Aged Vodka, matured in seasoned red wine barrels and released in just 1,500 bottles.
It’s a bold move from the award‑winning West Wales distillery and one that pays off.
At 46% ABV, the spirit opens with aromas you’d never normally associate with vodka: toasted oak, soft red‑grape sweetness, a brush of vanilla and gentle spice. On the palate, it’s silky and rounded, with brown‑sugar warmth, caramelised oak and a whisper of red‑berry compote, all sitting on a clean, elegant vodka base. It’s a clever crossover – part vodka, part cask‑matured curiosity and far more complex than the category usually allows.
Recommended to sip neat at cellar temperature or over a single cube of ice which makes the aromatics bloom beautifully. It also makes a standout Martini, described by one early customer as “the most interesting and complex” they’d ever had.
For £38, this is a genuinely intriguing limited release from a distillery known for pushing boundaries. If you’re a vodka drinker looking for depth, or a whisky fan curious about the category’s future, this bottle is worth seeking out.