Kai
Kai Lemongrass Vodka (750 ml)
฿1,189
Kai Lemongrass Vodka represents a category-crossing infusion: a vodka base spirit macerated with fresh lemongrass, a foundational aromatic of Southeast Asian cuisine. The spirit originates from Vietnam, where lemongrass cultivation thrives in tropical lowland regions with high humidity and monsoon-influenced rainfall—conditions that intensify the plant's volatile oil profile.
Production specifics remain proprietary to Kai, but lemongrass-infused vodkas typically employ cold maceration of dried or fresh lemongrass stems in neutral grain spirit, followed by filtration to isolate the essential oils without astringency. The result carries no oak aging; the spirit remains transparent and spirit-forward, allowing the botanical infusion to dominate the sensory profile.
The transgressive element here is geographic: lemongrass vodka inverts the expected terroir narrative. Rather than claiming Russian or Polish heritage, Kai anchors the category in Vietnamese botanical tradition—a deliberate repositioning of vodka as a vehicle for tropical aromatics rather than a neutral canvas.
Drinking window: immediate consumption recommended; infused spirits do not improve with extended cellaring.
Details
- Country
- Vietnam
- Region
- Other Vietnam
- Variety
- Grain
- Bottle size
- 750 ml
Pairs well with
- Tom yum goong (shrimp in lemongrass broth) — direct botanical echo
- Larb gai (minced chicken salad) — herbal alignment with fish sauce and lime
- Satay with peanut sauce — lemongrass cuts through richness
- Fresh spring rolls with herb dipping sauce — amplifies mint and cilantro
- Grilled fish with lemongrass paste — reinforces primary botanical
Sommelier’s pick: Larb gai with fresh herbs — botanical alignment with mint, cilantro, and lime · Grilled fish with lemongrass paste — direct flavor reinforcement in the marinade · Vietnamese spring rolls with dipping sauce — herbaceous bridge between spirit and fresh wrapper
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