Wild Distillery REN Orange Bornholm Organic Vodka 70 cl 40%

There is no sugar in it, and it still tastes of orange. Wild Distillery runs the fruit through the still instead of pouring flavouring in afterwards, and the difference registers immediately: this is peel and juice, not soft drink.

Expert description

Wild Distillery REN Appelsin is a Danish Vodka from Bornholm, distilled five times from organic wheat together with organic oranges and bottled at 40%.

No sugar, sweeteners or flavouring compounds are added. The orange goes into the distillation itself, and that is why the citrus note reads dry and fresh rather than sugary. You get the brightness of the peel without the sticky aftertaste that marks a lot of orange spirits.

Wild Distillery is a micro distillery at Lobbæk outside Aakirkeby on Bornholm. The house makes organic gin, vodka and aquavit, and wherever possible the raw materials come from the island itself. The distillery states that the distillate is gluten free.

REN Appelsin took silver at the International Wine and Spirit Competition in 2023. It is built first and foremost for drinks, but it also stands up to being served cold and neat.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh orange peel, obvious but never perfumed. Behind it sits a soft grain character and a trace of blossom.

Palate

Clean and light at first, then the orange opens out with both juice and a little bitterness from the peel. No sugary sweetness anywhere.

Finish

Short and dry. The citrus drops away and a cool trace of peel remains.

Specifications

Name: Wild Distillery REN Appelsin
Distillery: Wild Distillery
Region/Country: Bornholm, Denmark
Type: Danish Vodka
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation method: Distilled five times
EAN no.: 5714884000166
Serving suggestion: In a Screwdriver or a spritz, or cold and neat in a small glass.

Flavour profile

Fresh · Citrus · Dry · Lightly grain-sweet

Did you know?

Wild Distillery holds a special permit from the Danish Nature Agency allowing it to pick wild Bornholm juniper and sloe berries. They do not go into the vodka, but into the house WILD gin.

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Frequently asked questions about Wild Distillery REN Appelsin

Is sugar added?

No. There is no sugar, no sweetener and no flavouring compound in the bottle. All the flavour comes from the organic oranges that go into the distillation, which is why it lands dry rather than syrupy.

How does it get the orange flavour?

The fruit is distilled along with the spirit. Instead of adding essence afterwards, the oranges run through the process together with the alcohol, so the oils in the peel and the freshness of the juice carry over into the distillate.

Which drinks suit it?

Anything where citrus belongs. A Screwdriver becomes markedly more interesting, and it also works in a spritz, a Collins or a simple highball with soda. Browse more bases in our range of Vodka.

Is it organic?

Yes, both the wheat and the oranges are organic. Wild Distillery works exclusively with organic raw materials across its gin, vodka and aquavit.

Can it be drunk neat?

Yes, and it handles it well. Serve it cold but not frozen, since the freezer shuts the citrus down. At fridge temperature you get the peel, the juice and the soft wheat base all at once.

What does REN mean in the name?

It is the name of the distillery vodka range, and the word is Danish for pure. The line is built on organic wheat with no additives, and the orange expression is one of several variants in the same series.

Where is Wild Distillery?

At Lobbæk outside Aakirkeby on Bornholm. It is a micro distillery producing organic gin, vodka and aquavit, and it welcomes visitors at the address.