Arbikie Highland Estate Chilli Vodka, Scotland

Vodka, spice, and everything’s nice.

A considerable part of Arbikie’s Spirits-distilling philosophy revolves around their understanding, respect, and love for the vast and bountiful land that surrounds them. The three visionary brothers — John, Iain, and David — call themselves “craftsmen of the soil,” and rightly so, for they plant, sow, tend, and harvest the 2,000 acres of land that has been in the Stirling family ever since 1660. The Angus coast area that homes their distillery is a wild one — the red sandstone-tinted soil, tempestuous weather, and its close proximity to the sea all mash together to imprint the Arbikie Spirits with an idiosyncratic make-up that can’t be found anywhere else. Their totally controlled “field-to-bottle” approach is interwoven with creativity, provenance and authenticity, and we can attest that you can taste the dedication in every drop of their premium, high-quality Spirits.

Do y’all think you handle the spice? Arbikie’s Highland Estate Chilli Vodka features farm-grown smoky chipotle chilies that add a playful kick to their incredibly smooth Tattie Bogle Vodka. The smokiness of the chilies dances together with the earthiness of the potato Vodka and creates a perfect blend of heat and flavor, bottled at 43% ABV. With no extras, no colorings, and no concentrates, this feisty Spirit makes a faultless addition to a perfect Bloody Mary.