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Chase Aged Marmalade Vodka is the discontinued, barrel-aged expression of one of the most celebrated flavoured vodkas ever produced in Britain — and if you have been searching for it, you are in the right place. This is not the Chase Marmalade Vodka currently available in supermarkets. This is the original, aged expression: the same bittersweet Seville orange marmalade vodka, but distilled a fourth time with vapours passing through fresh orange peel, then rested for six months in oak barrels — a process that adds a depth, complexity, and smoothness that the newer, unaged releases simply cannot match. If you know, you know. Buy Chase Aged Marmalade Vodka at Fareham Wine Cellar while stock lasts — once it is gone, it is gone.
The current Chase Marmalade Vodka is a fine flavoured vodka — but the aged expression is a different drink entirely. The six months of oak barrel maturation that distinguished this version from its successors adds a warmth, roundness, and vanilla-tinged complexity that transforms what is already an outstanding marmalade vodka into something genuinely exceptional. The oak softens the citrus brightness, integrates the bittersweet orange character more seamlessly into the spirit, and gives the finish a length and smoothness that is noticeably absent from the unaged release. For collectors of fine flavoured spirits and anyone who tried this vodka before it was discontinued, the aged version remains the definitive expression of the Chase Marmalade concept.
Chase Distillery was founded in 2008 by William Chase — the entrepreneur behind Tyrrells Crisps — with a vision of producing genuinely artisan British spirits from locally sourced, high-quality ingredients using traditional distillation methods. The first Chase Vodka was released in April 2008 and rapidly established itself as one of Britain’s finest craft vodkas, winning international recognition for its distinctive potato character and handcrafted production approach.
The distillery’s signature piece of equipment is a bespoke copper batch pot still combined with a 70-foot rectification column — the tallest in Europe at the time of construction — which gives Chase Vodka its naturally pure, sweet, and creamy character. Unlike industrial vodka production, Chase’s small-batch approach allows precise control over every stage of distillation, producing a base spirit of exceptional quality that translates directly into the excellence of their flavoured expressions. The distillery was sold to Diageo in 2021, after which several of the more specialised aged and limited expressions — including this Marmalade Vodka — were discontinued.
Warm golden amber in colour — a direct result of the six months in oak that sets this apart from the clear, current release. The nose is immediately inviting: thick-cut Seville orange marmalade, candied citrus peel, and a gentle vanilla warmth from the barrel ageing, with the signature Chase potato vodka smoothness underneath. On the palate it is bittersweet and beautifully balanced — fresh orange and marmalade tang balanced by a creamy, rounded texture and a hint of toasted oak. The finish is long, warm, and satisfyingly complex. Serve neat over ice to appreciate the full depth of the aged character, or use in a premium Marmalade Sour or an elevated Espresso Martini variation.
Why was Chase Aged Marmalade Vodka discontinued?
Following the sale of Chase Distillery to Diageo in 2021, a number of the more artisan, small-batch expressions — including the barrel-aged Marmalade Vodka — were discontinued as the portfolio was rationalised under new ownership. The current Chase Marmalade Vodka available in supermarkets is an unaged version that lacks the six months of oak maturation that defined the original expression.
What is the difference between Chase Aged Marmalade Vodka and the current Chase Marmalade Vodka?
The key difference is the six months of oak barrel ageing. The aged version has a warm golden colour, a vanilla and toasted oak complexity, and a rounder, more integrated character that the clear, unaged current release does not have. The aged version is widely considered the superior of the two — more complex, smoother, and more interesting as a sipping spirit as well as a cocktail ingredient.
What is marmalade vodka?
Marmalade vodka is a flavoured vodka infused with orange marmalade — typically Seville orange for its characteristic bittersweet quality — during the distillation process. Chase’s approach is more sophisticated than most: the vodka is infused with thick-cut marmalade in a copper still, then redistilled with fresh orange peel vapours for additional aromatic complexity, before barrel ageing in the case of this discontinued expression.
Is Chase Aged Marmalade Vodka still available?
The aged expression is no longer in production following the discontinuation of the line after Diageo’s acquisition of Chase Distillery in 2021. Fareham Wine Cellar has a limited remaining stock — once sold, this expression will not be available again. If you have been searching for it, we strongly recommend securing a bottle now.
How do you serve Chase Aged Marmalade Vodka?
Serve neat or over a large ice cube to appreciate the barrel-aged character at its best. Also excellent in a Marmalade Sour (50ml Chase Aged Marmalade Vodka, 25ml fresh lemon juice, 15ml sugar syrup, shaken and strained), a classic Martini variation with a twist of orange peel, or as a premium base for an Espresso Martini where the citrus and oak add an unexpected but highly complementary dimension.
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