Many factors, from location to infusions will add something special and unique to each given vodka, Reyka Vodka is in small batches and distilled using geothermal energy, 11 best vodkas: Smooth spirits to sip neat or mix in a cocktail, Sustainable and organic kids' clothing brands, Paraben and sulphate free shampoo & conditioner, 10 best Hungarian wines that should be on every oenophile's radar, 10 best Côtes de Provence rosé wines to sip whatever the weather, 10 best grower champagnes for fizz with personality. Russian Standard Vodka is the ultimate premium tasting vodka without the hefty price tag, so if you like your vodka but don’t want to fork out on the likes of Chase and Grey Goose, this is your go-to option. It uses Icelandic’s pure glacial water and is distilled in a coastal village with air so clean that CO2 levels are actually falling. From Grey Goose Martini’s to Russian Standard; we’ve rounded up the top 10 vodkas on the market right now to wet your whistle, By Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals - Read our IndyBest guide to all the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. Made in small batches from spelt, rye and wheat, this Polish vodka gets its name from the Polish horse depicted on the bottle. Distilled and bottled in France, Grey Goose vodka is made with just two simple ingredients, wheat from Picardie in northern France and spring water from a limestone well in Cognac. From vanilla to passionfruit, this unique brand of vodka has something for everyone. There’s a reason this premium vodka is so popular. As you might expect from the inclusion of milk, this vodka has a smooth creamy taste which works brilliantly in long drinks and on its own. Skyy Vodka is one of the only vodka’s that is made purely from American grains. Creamy butterscotch notes make this particularly good in dessert cocktails but a dose of warm spice and black pepper add complexity. They recommend it in a winemaker’s martini: one part vodka, one part vermouth, shaken and strained, garnished with a chilled olive and a frozen grape. 2020-08-02T13:27:28Z, Give up smoking or enjoy the biggest clouds of fruity or herb-tinged vapour possible with the best vaporisers, Enhance the flavour of your vaping with the best e juice, e liquids and vape liquids for all your fruity cloud chasing needs, Bourbon is an all-American classic, and we’re here to help you swig only the best, By Carys Lowry-Carter • Quadruple-distilled and made from one particular strain of rye, the hardworking spirit has a creamy mouthfeel and notes of vanilla and white pepper. We have brought together our top 10 picks for the best vodkas you should be drinking right now. Try in a ginger and honey collins by mixing vodka, lemon juice and honey with cubed ice before topping with ginger ale. However, this is a particularly fashionable choice for 2018, gracing the top shelfs of most swanky bars and clubs. Absolut is served in most bars and restaurants and tastes great in a range of cocktails. FREE Delivery on orders over £10 for books or over £20 for other categories shipped by Amazon. You can drink this any way you like although it works particularly well mixed in a cocktail as this takes away a little of it's harsher bite. Emitting a green-tinged hue, the most popular way of serving it in Poland is with cloudy apple juice, a suggestion we’d heartily second if you’re in the mood for a long, sweet drink. If it all goes wrong you could just pour yourself a glass of their wine. The thick, creamy mouthfeel gives way to hints of liquorice and a lovely sweetness, particularly when served super cold. If you find yourself standing in the supermarket aisles umming and ahhing about which bottle to pop in the trolly, you can't go wrong with this one. Oh-so-creamy, it’s a delight drunk neat when well chilled but equally blends seamlessly with ingredients – we’d recommend trying it in a gimlet. It's expensive, sure, but if you aren’t a fan of the harsher kick that many vodkas bring to the taste buds and you fancy a bit of a treat, then Grey Goose is one of the best easy-drinking vodkas you'll find on the supermarket shelves. However, if you are coeliac, it is important to note that Absolut isn’t gluten free like Ciroc is. It has a clean and neutral taste which not everyone’s palette will agree with as it can be a bit dry compared to other richer vodkas like Zubrowka. 2020-08-02T13:35:45Z, Warm out, isn’t it? Svedka’s accessible price makes it an excellent brand of vodka to keep in the liquor cabinet at all times. On some occasions, we earn revenue if you click the links and buy the products, but we never allow this to bias our coverage. Light and smooth with subtle vanilla and citrus notes along with an aniseed finish, this would work in all the classic cocktails. With more than 300 years under their belt, the Dutch brand consistently delivers when it comes to affordable vodka. Factors from location to infusions will add something special and unique to each given vodka. The pepper vodka we were purchasing from the store had no real flavor, or the kick my husband was looking for. And that’s just for starters. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? The mixologist’s favourite, a good vodka is the backbone of any home bar, so it’s important to make it one to remember... for all the right reasons. This vodka has very citrusy undertones which is generally why it is a bit easier to drink neat than many other vodkas out there. These are the best beers to put in it…, Often enjoyed with a slice of orange as an after-dinner drink, we’ve rounded up the best tequila on the market, By Sarah-Jane Butcher • When not turning their spuds into Tyrell's crisps, Chase is creating award-winning vodka, all from the Herefordshire, family-owned farm. But it turns out all of that stuff makes for really tasty vodka. As such, we think it’s about time vodka shakes off its reputation as a bland, flavourless spirit. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Gluten Free: Yes. This botanical vodka is a pretty smooth choice too, and whilst it hasn't got the same gentle touch on the palette as Grey Goose or Beldevere, it's unusual taste make it a must-try for any vodka lover. It’s made in small batches and the distillery is powered by geothermal energy from underground volcanoes. Not only is it making use of Iceland’s natural resources in a unique way, but it’s also super smooth, versatile and delicious. Made from: Potato. A great British vodka. Travelling to anti-LGBT+ and racist protests around the world, Absolut collected ink from the hateful signs it encountered and used it in the artwork for this limited edition bottle. Free UK Delivery by Amazon. So far, so trendy. Below, we guide you through our top picks of the best vodkas 2018. We’ve put Belvedere at our top spot due to its palatable creamy vanilla taste with a slight hint of white pepper which gives it just the right kick. The antithesis of a neutral spirit designed to blend into the background of drinks, this vodka has had a small amount of aged apple and plum spirits added to the mix, which delivers welcome complexity. This is one of the best vodkas for celiacs as it is made from potatoes only and is best served straight from the freezer for a cracking ice cold gluten-free martini. Each bottle contains a whopping 250 potatoes, and there is an unmistakable hint of the veg on the nose – but overall this is a very clean, fresh spirit, albeit one with a creamy mouthfeel. You’ll probably be familiar with this bar cart staple, a smooth, crisp and precise vodka which works well in a multitude of cocktails. 2019-01-01T13:20:31Z. Kavka are also one to watch if you’re interested in trading in your neutral spirit for a flavoursome, traditional vodka. Ketel One is a dependable base for a plethora of cocktails, thanks to its clean, mineral nose and citrusy, black pepper notes on the palate. There are vodkas from across the world, including the most obvious Russia and Poland, as well as ones from much closer to home – even right here in the UK.