£16.99
Starka Reserve (500ml) is a traditional Belarusian aged spirit, produced by the Minsk Grape Wines Factory based on historic rye vodka recipes dating back to the 15th century and popularised in 1858 within Belarusian manors
Origin: Belarus
Volume: 500ml
Alcohol Content: 43% ABV
Ingredients: Rye distillate matured in oak barrels with natural infusions of oak bark, apple, vanilla, raisin, prune and pear extracts
Appearance: Light to medium amber, derived from barrel ageing
Aroma: Pronounced notes of dried fruit (apple, prune, raisin), soft oak warmth and vanilla nuances
Taste: Smooth and slightly warming, offering balanced sweetness from fruit extracts layered over a rye‑spirit backbone with subtle herbal‑woody undertones
This “Reserve” variant is a premium rendition, carefully aged to bring out a deeper complexity compared to standard versions.
Neat: Best sipped slowly at room temperature to savour its multi-layered flavours
With Food: Complements cured meats, smoked fish or nut-based snacks
Cocktails: Ideal for spirit-forward cocktails where oak-spice depth is appreciated, such as an Old Fashioned twist
