Meili (pronounced May-Lee) Vodka is not your typical vodka. Created by longtime friends Jason Momoa and Blaine Halvorson, Meili was born from a simple idea: vodka should actually taste good enough to sip and enjoy on its own. Smooth, clean, and surprisingly full of character, it’s a modern vodka designed for people who normally say they “don’t drink vodka.” Crafted in Montana with sustainability at its heart, Meili combines exceptional purity with real personality and a sense of adventure.
Meili Vodka, Producer Facts
After nearly nine years of development, Momoa and Halvorson launched Meili with a mission to rethink vodka from the ground up. Rather than creating a neutral spirit designed purely for cocktails, they focused on texture, flavour, and drinkability. Sustainability was equally important from day one — every bottle is made from 100% post-consumer recycled glass, meaning no two bottles look exactly alike.
Meili Vodka, Production & Craftsmanship
Meili is made using locally sourced Montana grains and exceptionally pure water drawn from a 300-million-year-old aquifer. Unlike many vodkas that are distilled repeatedly to remove character, Meili is distilled just once to preserve the natural sweetness and softness of the grain. The spirit is then allowed to rest and breathe before bottling, creating a remarkably smooth and rounded texture.
Meili Vodka, Tasting Notes
Bright, silky, and incredibly smooth, Meili Vodka opens with delicate notes of sweet grain, vanilla cream, and soft minerality. The palate is clean yet expressive, offering subtle hints of cracked pepper, fresh cereal, and a gentle creamy texture without the harsh burn often associated with vodka. The finish is crisp, pure, and elegant, making it equally enjoyable served neat, over ice, or in refined cocktails.
Try is with fresh oysters, Meili’s silky texture and clean mineral character pair beautifully with the briny freshness of oysters, especially with a squeeze of lemon.
Meili Vodka Awards and Recognition
- World’s best vodka 2024 – TAG Global Spirits Awards
- Gold (2023, 2024) – New York World Spirits Competition
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