What is the Best Vodka?

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed)
Jul 12th 2006 at 4:04PM

We have covered a lot of different vodkas here at Luxist and we're pleased to note that as it has become a more and more popular drink, the production quality at many distilleries has skyrocketed, meaning that there are more premium and ultrapremium vodkas on the market than ever before.

For vodka fans, this is good news because it means more choices and better drinks. But with all the options, I ask you - the Luxist reader - what vodka is so good that you're sipping it straight out of the fridge or freezer, that you wouldn't even think of mixing into a cocktail? What vodka is going to convert that stubborn friend who insists that all "all vodkas taste alike"? Is it a brand that is readily available like Grey Goose or Hangar One, or would you choose something more exotic or harder to find, like Siku (which is made with ice harvested from glaciers) or the new Roberto Cavalli Vodka? Perhaps an organic is your preference, like Square One? Or do you like flavored vodkas, such as the refreshing 44°North or Modern Spirits?

We can't narrow it down, so help us out and tell us what brand you think is the best. After all, we only want the best here.

Tags: best vodka, favorite vodka, premium vodka, ultrapremium vodka, vodka, vodkas

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Reader Comments (Page 3 of 4)

Harry Jul 17th 2006 7:58PM

Hangar One! Without a doubt, the best.

Bill Yorks Jul 18th 2006 11:40AM

Touch Vodka made from honey in Florida is the smoothest vodka made! I sell Hangar One for a living, but was floored by this super smooth vodka on a recent visit.

A. Pesch Jul 18th 2006 6:31PM

RAW Vodka which is a premium vodka from Holland is the purest and cleanest Vodka I have ever tasted. I have found it at the hottest clubs in LA and it is usually their premium vodka that they do table service with. The Viper room has it as well as club LAX. I highly recommend it for ultra smooth clean taste with or without any mixers.

cameron Jul 18th 2006 6:32PM

I love flavored vodka and Orange V Vodka is my favorite, I usually dont't drink anything straight, but Orange V with a slice of lime on the rocks hits the spot, so smooth and it tastes like Oranges unlike other so called flavored vodkas. It's Organic too!

Peabody429 Jul 19th 2006 1:33AM

TITO'S HANDMADE BY FAR!!!

Diane Jul 19th 2006 3:22PM

My favorites are Chopan and Level.

AllyCat Jul 19th 2006 4:10PM

All Russian's drink this Vodka Only it's Russky Standart since I'm Russian i would know. If that is not avail Grey Goose is good or last resort Absolute

HEIDI Jul 19th 2006 6:11PM

WHY HAS NOBABY MENTIONED KETTLE ONE BUT I DO DRINK ALOT OF BELVEDERE

Linda Jul 19th 2006 7:49PM

Belvedere by far. It seems to have the best taste and be the smoothest vodka I have ever tried.

Jeff Jul 20th 2006 10:10AM

Ciroc always on the rocks. All the time.

Vincent Van Gogh Double Espresso is fantastic. No way I would ever mix it.

Barbara Walters Jul 20th 2006 5:59PM

I've always been an Ultimate Vodka - straight up - and a Grey Goose martini drinker...however I've recently discovered Three Olives vodka....their cherry vodka and chocolate vodka surpass all expectations.

Ed Jul 20th 2006 6:05PM

If you have not tried it, Iceberg might surprise you.
Canadian brand distilled from corn. Sounds strange, but it is one of the smoothest I have tasted.

The Chocolate One Jul 20th 2006 6:53PM

All together now...Heavy Water. Again...Heavy Water.One more time...Heavy Water.
You will all be enlightened! The others will be put to rest.

Jamette Jul 22nd 2006 4:54PM

I think smirnoff is good I need to try others though.

Doug Jul 25th 2006 9:52PM

Try Glacier sold at bev mo always win in our taste test!!

Shari Jul 27th 2006 12:10AM

3 Vodka. Without a doubt hands-down the best! It's the first vodka to be distilled from Soy - so smooth you don't know you're drinking alcohol!
3 Vodka is the only vodka in the world to receive the first flawless vodka rating of 100 points. 3 Vodka contains zero carbohydrates – the first spirit to receive government approval to list “no carbohydrates” on its packaging.
AWESOME! Until you try it, you can't say you've tasted the best.

greg Aug 2nd 2006 3:08PM

Urban Monarch loves hangar one

c.mabry Aug 4th 2006 5:00PM

The Best vodka is Tito's of Texas - smooooooth and potent- Everyone doesn't have it yet, but ask your local liquor store. Grey Goose is also great. Ketel one tasts like turpentine and basic Absolut will get the job done. Cheers!

Cash Aug 6th 2006 5:33PM

I would definitely vote for Hangar One. The kaffir lime and mandarin blossom are both things of alcoholic beauty.

I wrote a review of it which can be read here:

http://www.urbanmonarch.com/the-best-vodka-in-the-world/

kid cognac Aug 7th 2006 11:11PM

I was in the distilled spirits biz for 11 years, and have done seminars on everything.
In my opinion, vodka is for those who do not enjoy the taste of alcohol yet want the effect. The more it tastes like water, the more people like it. It is at the bottom of my spirit category.
If I had to choose;

-Ketel and Stoli tie for the best mixability and value
-Absolut is awful..so is Skyy. Smirnoff beats them both
-Ciroc is white brandy, not vodka. The Hennessy folks needed something to do with their raw eau de vies.