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Kai Vodka

Vietnamese rice vodka, five times distilled, sold in Commack since it landed.

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The story

The story behind Kai

Kai is distilled in Vietnam from 100% Yellow Blossom rice grown in the Red River Delta and the Mekong Delta, then shipped out of a family owned office in Honolulu. Founder Marcus Bender launched the first expressions in 2007. The method borrows from ruou de, the traditional Vietnamese rice spirit: no malting, just exogenous enzymes breaking starches down, which keeps the bitterness out of the grain.

The straight vodka runs five times through the still to a minimum of 95% ABV and is cut with deep artesian well water. Nothing sees oak. What you get is a viscous, faintly sweet spirit with a sake like softness, and we have poured it for Long Island customers who normally reach past rice vodka on the shelf.

The lineup

Explore the Kai range

Four bottlings reach us from Kai. The unflavored vodka carries the rice, the lychee and coconut carry the fruit, and all of them stay under $27 here.

ExpressionTypeProof / ABVTasting notes
Kai Vodka 750mLStraight rice vodka80 proofFive times distilled, silky, faint sweetness, clean finish
Kai Lychee Vodka 750mLFlavored vodka70 proofRipe lychee, floral lift, soft grain base
Kai Coconut Vodka 750mLFlavored vodka70 proofToasted coconut, creamy mid palate, dry close
Kai Lychee Vodka 50mLFlavored vodka, miniature70 proofSingle serve lychee, good for tasting first
Kai Vodka Soda 4-packReady to drink cans4.7% ABVLight, crisp, low alcohol, picnic ready
Out of stockKai - Lychee Vodka 750 mL - VodkaSpiritKai - Lychee Vodka 750mL$26.99Out of stockKai - Lychee Vodka 50 mL - VodkaSpiritKai - Lychee Vodka 50mL$4.99Out of stockKai - Vodka 750 mL - VodkaSpiritKai - Vodka 750mL$26.99Out of stockKai - Coconut Vodka 750 mL - VodkaSpiritKai - Coconut Vodka 750mL$26.99
Buying guidance

Which Kai is right for you?

Kai pricing sits in the standard premium band, and ours runs flat across the core lineup. The 750mL Kai Vodka, Kai Lychee Vodka and Kai Coconut Vodka all land at $26.99, so the flavored bottles cost you nothing extra over the straight spirit. The 50mL lychee miniature is $4.99 if you want a single taste before committing to a full bottle. Buy Kai Vodka online and pick it up curbside in Commack at no charge, or take free local delivery once your order passes $250.

The sushi night hostKai Vodka 750mL

Chilled neat or on one big cube, it lets raw fish and rice vinegar speak.

The cocktail tinkererKai Lychee Vodka 750mL

Gold medal lychee bottling that turns lemon and soda into a finished drink.

The tropical dessert personKai Coconut Vodka 750mL

Toasted coconut and cream that meets mango, sticky rice and pound cake.

Make the most of it

Kai cocktails and pairings

Kai drinks like a rice spirit, so keep the food light and a little salty or sweet.
Good to know

Kai questions, answered

Is Kai Vodka gluten free?
Yes. Kai is made from a 100% rice base, specifically Yellow Blossom rice, with no wheat, barley or rye in the mash. That makes it a reasonable choice for anyone avoiding gluten, though we always suggest checking with your doctor.
Where is Kai Vodka made?
Kai is distilled in Vietnam using rice from the Red River Delta and Mekong Delta, and the company is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii. Founder Marcus Bender launched the brand in 2007, and the recipe draws on traditional Vietnamese rice spirit methods.
What does Kai Vodka taste like?
Kai Vodka tastes soft and slightly sweet, with a viscous texture closer to sake than to a sharp grain vodka. The rice base and artesian well water keep the finish clean, and the flavored lychee and coconut bottlings add fruit without turning syrupy.
How many times is Kai Vodka distilled?
The straight Kai Vodka is distilled five times to a minimum of 95% ABV before being cut with water from deep artesian wells. Some flavored expressions take fewer passes, three in certain cases, to hold onto the grain's texture and sweetness.
Can I get Kai Vodka delivered or pick it up locally?
Yes. We offer same-day or next-day delivery across Nassau and Suffolk, free local delivery on orders over $250, and free curbside pickup at our Commack store. Spirits stay local, so Kai does not ship out of state.
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