Radius Tincture Vodka Organic Premium Danish Vodka 100 cl 96%

96% is not a number anyone picks for comfort. It is the strength an ordinary distillation column can actually reach, and it belongs in one place in the kitchen: with whoever needs the last of what a root, a bark or a lump of resin has to give.

Please note: This item does not come in a glass bottle but in a square 1 litre plastic jerrycan (UN approved) with a 32 mm cap. The content has a very high alcohol strength, is readily flammable and must be kept away from children and open flames.

Expert description

Radius Tinktur Vodka Økologisk 96% is an Organic Danish Vodka from Radius Distillery at Oremandsgaard estate, bottled at 96% in a one litre container.

It is the strongest thing the house makes, and it is meant as an ingredient rather than a drink. Where 60% is a ready-mixed extraction base, 96% is a starting point you assemble yourself: you decide how much water goes in, and with that which compounds come out of the plant.

That matters for everything that does not give up easily. Resins, propolis, vanilla pods, dry roots and bark need a high alcohol share before anything happens at all. In return the recipe has to be followed: too much alcohol can precipitate mucilage and pectin instead of extracting them, and the yield suffers.

The base is organic and distilled clean, so it does not lay its own flavour on top of whatever you are working with. Radius Distillery gathers its raw materials within the shortest possible distance of the still house at Oremandsgaard estate — hence the name — and spends most of the year on gin, aquavit, liqueur and whisky.

Tasting notes

Nose

Piercing and almost colourless in aroma. There is no fusel and nothing sweet, only clean ethanol with a faint mineral trace behind it.

Palate

Cannot be judged undiluted. Brought down to drinking strength with water, it shows a dry, straightforward profile with a faint sweet edge and no rough corners.

Finish

Clean and quick. The heat lets go fast and leaves no off note behind to disturb the herbs.

Specifications

Name: Radius Tinktur Vodka Økologisk
Producer: Radius Distillery
Region/Country: Oremandsgaard, Southern Zealand, Denmark
Type: Organic Danish Vodka
ABV: 96%
Size: 100 CL
EAN no.: 5714474000163
Serving suggestion: Not to be drunk neat. Use it for herbal extraction or dilute it to whatever strength your recipe calls for.

Flavour profile

Neutral · Extremely powerful · Clean · Organic

Did you know?

96% is not a marketing figure but a physical limit. Ethanol and water form an azeotrope at around 96 percent by volume, where vapour and liquid share the same composition. Ordinary distillation cannot climb past that point, however many times the spirit is run through.

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Frequently asked questions about Radius Tinktur Vodka Økologisk 96%

Can I drink it neat?

No. 96% should never be drunk undiluted — it is strong enough to cause caustic injury to the mouth and throat and to trigger a choking reflex. Always dilute heavily with water, juice or ice before anything goes near a glass.

What is the difference between 96% and 60% for extraction?

The amount of water in the mix. 60% is a ready-to-use strength for most leaves and seeds, while 96% lets you set the ratio yourself and so reach the heavy, resinous plant material. Choosing 96% means expecting to add water along the way.

How do I dilute to a given strength?

Work in volume and accept a small loss. To go from 96% down to roughly 40%, you need a little over one and a half parts water to each part of spirit. Always add alcohol to water rather than the reverse, and let the mix settle for a day, because it generates heat.

Which extractions need the high strength?

Everything resinous and dry. Propolis, myrrh, vanilla pods, dry roots and bark only let go once the alcohol share is high. Fresh, juicy plants bring their own water content and work better at a lower strength.

Can it be used for homemade liqueur and aquavit?

Yes, and that is a common use. Clove, caraway or blackcurrant leaves extract quickly at high strength, after which the extract is watered back and sweetened if wanted. The advantage is that you control both concentration and final strength.

How long does a finished tincture keep?

Several years if kept dark and tightly closed. Alcohol preserves, but light and air break down pigments and aroma over time. Dark glass and a full jar with little air above the liquid is the best you can do.

Are there special precautions for storage?

Yes, treat it as a flammable liquid. Vapour from 96% ignites easily, so keep the container away from stoves, candles and sparks, and work in a ventilated room. Store it cool, dark and out of reach of children. For gentler alternatives, browse our Vodka brands.