Blackwoods creates botanical-infused vodka

UK drinks producer Blackwoods has merged the worlds of vodka and gin by infusing its classic vodka with botanicals.

Blackwoods has redeveloped its Nordic Vodka with a Shetland botanical flavour

The redeveloped vodka is macerated with the same Shetland botanicals used for Blackwoods Gin after distillation which, according to Blackwoods owner Blavod Drinks, creates a “smooth and rounded” taste.

The botanicals used to infuse the 40% abv vodka include: sea pink, marsh marigold, meadow sweet and angelica, which have all been hand-picked in the Shetland area between May and July.

Blackwoods Botanical Vodka replaces Blackwoods Nordic Vodka, which has been discontinued.

The new packaging designed for Blackwoods Gin, which was unveiled in August last year, has been applied to the new vodka expression with colours reflecting those of the Shetland landscape.

Kate Alexander, marketing manager at Blavod Drinks, said: “We’re really excited about the new Blackwoods Botanical Vodka, the added depth from the maceration process gives it a really interesting taste you can’t find anywhere else and vodka drinkers can enjoy it neat.

“We expect this, coupled with the new packaging, to cause a rise in sales in the UK and export markets”.

Blackwoods Botanical Vodka will be released in the UK in early February 2014 at an RRP of £24.50.