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Ade Bro
Great choice of beers and wine. My favorite beer shop ever!!
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Adrian Cullen
Pete and his colleagues have a really great range of beers, wines , whisky and spirits. What makes them exceptional i...
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Alexandre Coates
Great local shop, very friendly staff and delicious drinks. Great selection of non-alcoholic beers as well
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Andrea Pecorelli
I had a great experience at this beer shop. My girlfriend and I came in looking for three beers as a gift for her fat...
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Andrew Maudsley
Great selection and prices
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bala
Great bottle shop with just the nicest person at the shop! Very attentive and helpful. Definitely recommend checking ...
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David pereira
Best bottle shop in Edinburgh, great selection of beers and super helpful staff. My go to for sour beer.
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Emily Paul
A phenomenal selection of products that is perhaps only surpassed by how phenomenal their staff is - I went in lookin...
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Gezuz Kryst
Great selection with friendly staff.
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Giblet Gravy
Absolutely superb selection and even better service. I was given great recommendations that suited my needs, and the ...
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Glenn Kent
Dear owner my friend and his wife were there on holiday and found me a bottle of Blantons Gold I have been wanting a ...
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joshua brimdyr
Finest and greatest depth of beers for sale in Edinburgh. The owner is super knowledgeable and helpful. There was a c...
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Kenny McCartney
Can't believe I've failed to give a good review of this place before. I've been frequenting this place fo...
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Laura Gutiérrez
Una selección muy buena de cerveza. Nos atendió un chico muy amable detallandonos muy bien el producto a pesar de ser...
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Lauren
Popped in a few nights ago for some gifts. Great customer experience, they listened to what I was looking for and cam...
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Lee Traversari
Spotted on my drive to my last customer, so glad I spotted it. By far one of the best bottle shops I've had the p...
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Mark Muir
The Beerhive is simply the best,very friendly knowledgeable staff,always have an extensive range of beers.🍻
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Michael Zenkl
Excellent selection, very kind and knowledgeable co-owner! Thank you, I walked out with 8 exceptional bottles of wine!
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New Fads
Great guys, amazing selection and super knowledgeable! The best.
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Owen Frost
Our local bottle shop!Absolutely top service everytime we go in! Team are always so friendly and knowledgeable.Always...
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Rachel Wade
Always a pleasure to visit, a real asset to the community, we would be lost without Team Beerhive! Helpful, friendly ...
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Ross Cooper
Great little beer and wine place
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Ross Fraser
Huge selection of quality beers and an execllent local delivery service. I ordered on Thursday night and had the beer...
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Ryan Collman
Been buying beer from Peter and Richard for nearly 8 years now. Definitely the best beer shop in town.
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Seoridh Fraser
Excellent selection across a broad range of price points and styles and thats just the wine. The Beerhive has been ah...
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Sian Buchan
excellent wee shop with great staff and wonderful selection - lots of stuff that isn't beer too, picked up a few ...
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Steven Halkett
Awesome bottle shop. Totally out of my way but I will return many times
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Stig E
Meget godt utvalg i ØL
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Tara M
Great selection and service with a smile! I was really pleased with their delivery options and frequency. I am cancel...
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Tom Hutchinson
An obviously great passion project bottle shop which I'm embarrassed it took me so long to visit. Great selection...
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Zera Esham
Great place for exciting craft beers with an excellent wine selection as well. The staff are knowledgeable and friend...

Collection: Vodka

Vodka combines clean distillation, smooth texture and versatility across everything from crisp grain vodka to richer potato-based styles and modern craft bottlings. The range here focuses on balance, purity and character, whether for cocktails or drinking ice cold and neat.

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Vodka is a clear distilled spirit known for its clean profile, smooth texture and versatility in cocktails, though the best bottles still retain plenty of character depending on the ingredients and distillation methods used. Traditionally associated with Poland, Russia and Eastern Europe, vodka has long been valued for purity, balance and careful distillation rather than heavy oak influence or strong botanical flavouring.

Most vodka is produced from grains or potatoes, though modern distillers also work with rye, wheat, grapes and sugar beet to create different textures and flavour profiles. Grain-based vodka often leans crisp, dry and lightly peppery, while potato vodka tends to feel richer, creamier and fuller-bodied on the palate. Rye vodka can bring additional spice and structure, particularly in more traditional Eastern European styles.

Our vodka range focuses on both classic and modern expressions, from clean neutral mixing vodka and traditional Eastern European bottlings to more characterful small-batch and craft releases. Alongside highly refined cocktail vodka, the collection also includes spirits designed for sipping ice cold and neat where texture, grain character and distillation quality become more noticeable.

Expect bottles suited to Martinis, Moscow Mules and Bloody Marys alongside softer and more structured vodkas intended for simpler serves over ice or straight from the freezer. Whether you prefer elegant wheat vodka, spicy rye-based styles or fuller potato vodka, this is a category built around simplicity, balance and technical precision.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is vodka?

Vodka is a clear distilled spirit traditionally made from grains or potatoes and known for its neutral character and clean, smooth profile.

What is vodka made from?

Vodka can be made from grains such as wheat, rye or corn, as well as potatoes or other fermentable ingredients depending on the producer.

What does vodka taste like?

Vodka is typically very neutral in flavour, often described as clean and smooth, although subtle differences can appear depending on the base ingredient and distillation process.

What is the difference between vodka and other spirits?

Vodka is unaged and designed to be neutral in flavour, while spirits like whisky or rum are aged in barrels and develop stronger, more complex taste profiles.

Is vodka always flavourless?

No. While vodka is intended to be neutral, different brands can have slight variations in texture, smoothness and subtle grain or mineral notes.

What is vodka used for?

Vodka is widely used in cocktails and mixed drinks because its neutral flavour allows other ingredients to stand out.