Kastra Elion Vodka
Kastra Elion Vodka is a 40% ABV (80 proof) Greek vodka distilled from hand-picked olives and premium grains in copper handmade stills in Nafpaktos, Western Greece, then rested 30 days before bottling — a maturation step uncommon in the vodka category. Cut with spring water from the crystalline rock formations of Mount Taygetus, it comes in a 750mL bottle from a family-owned, three-generation artisan producer. Order Greek vodka online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Base: Hand-picked Greek olives (Kalamata) + curated grains
- Production: Copper pot distillation, 30-day rest, Mount Taygetus spring water
- Origin: Nafpaktos, Greece — family-owned, three generations
Olives, Not Potatoes
The brand describes Kastra Elion as the original premium sipping vodka distilled from Greek olives, and the liquid backs up the ambition: hand-harvested olives from the hills around Nafpaktos — in the shadow of the ancient castle ("Kástra") that gives the vodka its name — distilled with grains in copper stills, rested a full month, and proofed with mountain spring water. Wine Enthusiast's Kara Newman gave it 90 points, noting "mild almond sweetness" winding "into a faint, mouthwatering touch of salinity"; Drinkhacker scored it A- (9.0/10). Expect full body with subtle ripe-olive notes, refined peppery undertones, and a soft, buttery finish. See more Kastra Elion or explore the vodka collection.
Tasting Notes
Full-bodied and smooth. Almond milk and light vanilla on the nose with mineral, anise, and a whisper of green olive; the palate shows sweet almond cookie and toasted almond gelato richness, buttery and mouth-filling, finishing with white pepper, mineral warmth, and a saline flicker.
How to Enjoy
Sip it chilled — this is a vodka built for sipping, not hiding. It also makes a remarkable dirty martini, where the olive base plays beautifully with the brine.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kastra Elion Vodka made from?
Hand-picked Greek olives (Kalamata) blended with curated grains, distilled in copper handmade stills and rested 30 days.
Where does the name Kastra Elion come from?
From the ancient castle guarding the hills and olive groves of Nafpaktos, Greece, where the olives are harvested.
What did reviewers say about Kastra Elion?
Wine Enthusiast awarded 90 points (Kara Newman) and Drinkhacker gave it an A- (9.0/10, February 2023).
For a vodka unlike anything else on the shelf, buy Kastra Elion Vodka online from Del Mesa Liquor — pickup or delivery in San Diego, CA.