NFT: Vodka drinkers

and Zyr...

used to drink Grey Goose or Ketel One, but Tito's is by far the best vodka IMO at significantly lower price.

for my tastes its still the best. The recent price drop is just a bonus.

I think the corn makes a difference.

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Plus I like the fact it's an American brand.

I agree on Tito's being the best though.

but I will say that Costco's kirkland vodka is very good and cheap.

Luksusowa

so does all alcohol.

In comment 13504599 pjcas18 said:

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used to drink Grey Goose or Ketel One, but Tito's is by far the best vodka IMO at significantly lower price.

This

My favorite is Belvedere.

Anything below Smirnoff isn't good for you. *grin*

I eventually decided I couldn't tell the difference between many of them.

Now, my main criteria is they come in a glass, not plastic bottle. There is some evidence that certain alcohol soluble chemicals involved in the production of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) can leach into the alcohol. The levels are low, but I believe in cumulative effects, so that's where I draw the line.

You are welcome...

Best damn vodka for the money. Tastes great in Mules

of mine recommended it and I liked it. My house brand is Smirnoff. It's perfect for mixed drinks. And it's pretty good on the rocks too. Maybe a little harsh compared to Belvedre, but not much. And half the price.

Martinis are made with Gin. Bombay Dry (not Sapphire) is my favorite. With Dolin Dry Vermouth.

and you can't in the states, then I like Titos to. The Russian stuff has no burn, is smoothe as water, and knocks you for a loop. Holy Crap.

$13 for a handle, can't beat it

I've tried them all. My father always liked Absolut, and that's what I drank for awhile until I started trying others. Now I can't stand Absolut.

Belvedere is the clear favorite for my taste.

between New Amsterdam and some that cost a lot more. I can't see how another could taste so much superior to be worth $10 to $20 more per bottle. With a wife and 2 young kids, I just feel there are other things I want to spend that $ on.

Drink cheap vodka and you'll pay for it the next morning.

But Titos leaves me with no hangover.


Can't say the same for others

In comment 13504668 BigBlueWhale said:

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Drink cheap vodka and you'll pay for it the next morning.

Then I guess New Amsterdam isn't in the cheap category. I don't get hangovers. And maybe the hangovers are at least partly the result of the leaching of chemicals like acetaldehyde and terephthalic acid from the plastic bottles.

usually Ketel One or Titos when out. But I dont drink much.

Would like to try the Costco brand since I learned it is what they serve at the Russian embassy. How bad could it be?

Try Luksusowa Vodka. The others, even if well made, are essentially nothing but grain alcohol and water.

My dad is though. He likes Summum. Grey Goose or Kettle One if he goes fancy. I like Kettle myself.

The vodka that has flavor added to it.

, of course Boodles is the best imho

In comment 13504686 Deej said:

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usually Ketel One or Titos when out. But I dont drink much. Would like to try the Costco brand since I learned it is what they serve at the Russian embassy. How bad could it be?

It's good. The worst thing about it is that the bottle is comically proportioned.

Is Grey Goose. Sam water source, same distillation process, run by former GG guys. Great value is you like the GG sweeter flavor.

Tito's had been my go to for the last 8 years or so. Smirnoff is fine bake and indistinguishable in mixed drinks.

is the only one that's ever really stood out to me. All the other are pretty similar to me, Boyd & Blair taste like extremely light mineral water.

Kirkland brand liquor? The Nanuet costco unfortunately does not.

I've seen plenty of blind taste tests and most people, especially the snobs, cannot tell the difference. Titos straight out of the freezer is the best for me. Costco sells 2 types, a cheap one made in the US which is fine for mixing drinks. They sell one made in France which people say is the same or comparable to Gray Goose. It cost about the same as Titos which is half the cost of Gray Goose. For me it's Titos and has been for a long time. For years it was hard to find but now it's easy

did a Vodka tasting, and Smirnoff won something like 5 years in a row. Interesting what marketing and labels can do.

I'm a Tito's guy. Best bang for the buck.

Even if you don't think you can tell the difference, there definitely is one.

Make your drinks with a quality brand one night and then a few days later, try making those same drinks with a handle of Georgi. I guarantee the odds of you feeling shitty the next morning will be far greater after a night with Georgi.

(Bad memories.. )

Sobieski, 100 rye vodka from Poland. Excellent stuff,glass bottle and very in-expensive.

Svedka is fine with a mixer. No hangover. Cheap. Can't beat it IMHO.

but if I do, it's Vodka. And that's maybe a couple times a year like wedding receptions or fancy parties at a nice place. The only two cocktails I would drink that had liquor in them are a dirty martini (with nothing but Grey Goose Vodka, olive juice, no vermouth) and a bloody Mary and in that case, I make my own and use the cheapest Vodka I can find because it's taste is irrelevant by the time I mix all the extras in it (V8 Juice, pepper, rose lime juice, lime juice, horseradish, Worcester sauce, lemon pepper, cayenne pepper, etc.) and rim the glass with Old Bay seasoning.

The combination of the taste and price point is unbeatable, IMO.

That said, I never drink vodka straight. Always with a mixer of some sort -- soda at the very least. So, my opinion probably doesn't hold much water compared to serious vodka drinkers.

and there are huge differences in gin flavor by brand.

On vodka, I don't notice as distinct of a difference and have read that there really should not be BUT I do like Ketel 1 and am of the view that it is noticeably better than Housebrand or Smirnoff levels.

In comment 13504650 Dr. D said:

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I eventually decided I couldn't tell the difference between many of them. Now, my main criteria is they come in a glass, not plastic bottle. There is some evidence that certain alcohol soluble chemicals involved in the production of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) can leach into the alcohol. The levels are low, but I believe in cumulative effects, so that's where I draw the line.

Agree with glass being better. That is a good point.

your everyday mixer is luksusowa. martini is belvedere. gluten free people tell me their switch to titos has been life changing - i just like it. I have a sodastream and usually stock luk or titos for vodka sodas.

love costco but VA laws prohibit liquor sales there. heard its like grey goose.

not that you asked but four roses is a great cheap bourbon too, straight or mixer for a julep.

In comment 13504599 pjcas18 said:

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used to drink Grey Goose or Ketel One, but Tito's is by far the best vodka IMO at significantly lower price.

+1. Plus it's gluten free so my wife loves it. It's our go to.

Yes, it's true, pouring vodka several times through an ordinary water filter like a Brita or Pur can really improve the taste of vodka. A test by America's Test Kitchen showed a marked improvement in flavor, especially when the vodka was used in cocktails or cooking. Mythbusters also proved this works.


ATK - the Brita Test - ( New Window )

In comment 13504985 Don in DC said:

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The combination of the taste and price point is unbeatable, IMO. That said, I never drink vodka straight. Always with a mixer of some sort -- soda at the very least. So, my opinion probably doesn't hold much water compared to serious vodka drinkers.

Dont sell yourself short. And by definition, "my opinion matters less than that of people who drink vodka straight" is selling yourself shot.

until I was turned on to "Tito's." There is also a wheat based vodka that's very good, I think it's DaVinci.

perhaps 15 years ago.

Winner: Smirnoff

Try Platinum 7X

with San Pelligrino Lemonata. yummmm. that being said, I prefer kettle with my club or in a collins, skyy is a decent choice. Of course Belividere is top notch as well. Not a big fan of the goose.

You guys are all wrong. Reyka vodka from Iceland. Try it in a cocktail. Deadly. Glacier water + lava rock distillation just one time = pure vodka.

I like Tito's too. Belvedere is OK. Not a fan of Grey Goose.

Go to the world's coldest vodka tasting room in Whistler BC and you can taste the source grains when the vodka is at super cold Temps.

In comment 13504599 pjcas18 said:

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used to drink Grey Goose or Ketel One, but Tito's is by far the best vodka IMO at significantly lower price.

Agreed ... Grey Goose is great but Tito's is just as good at a lower price. I think the label says it is distilled 5 times? Made in that vodka capitol of the world - Texas (go figure).