Smoke Lab Saffron Vodka 75cl

This is the vodka you grab when you want your drink to feel like something, not just disappear into mixers. Made in India and infused with saffron, it brings a warm, fragrant personality that turns everyday vodka cocktails into conversation starters.

Saffron isn’t loud, it’s sneaky. It shows up as aroma first, then that gently spiced, slightly floral richness that makes your next sip feel rounder and more layered. If you’ve ever wished vodka had a bit more character without going full flavoured candy mode, this hits the sweet spot (yes, it’s dry, just more expressive).

What you’ll notice right away is how it changes the middle of a drink. Citrus pops brighter, ginger gets cozier, and anything with bubbles feels more “perfumed” in a good way. It’s a simple upgrade for classic vodka cocktails, especially ones that usually rely on a flavoured syrup to do all the heavy lifting.

Tasting notes

• Nose: Saffron threads, light floral perfume, a hint of warm spice, and a gentle cereal grain note.
• Taste: Clean entry, then saffron warmth, soft honeyed florals, faint peppery spice, and a touch of earthy depth that keeps it grounded.
• Finish: Medium length, lightly spiced and aromatic, with the saffron lingering like a whisper.

If you’re building a home bar, this earns its shelf space because it does two jobs at once. It works like a solid vodka base, then quietly adds complexity you usually only get from an extra ingredient. That means fewer bottles, more interesting drinks, and friends asking, “What is that flavour?”

It also plays well with bold mixers. Tonic, ginger, citrus, and even coffee flavours all have something to grab onto here, because saffron sits in that rare zone between floral and savoury. That’s why it feels versatile instead of gimmicky.

Fun Fact: Smoke Lab is an Indian spirits brand that built its reputation on spirits with clear, bold flavour twists, and their saffron vodka leans on one of India’s most iconic ingredients for its colour and aroma.