Your vodka of choice?

[dwoodward]

I am currently tasting a bottle of Ultimat Vodka that I got for free to sample. It is very smooth, and I am comparing to my long time favorite Ketel One.

Has anyone else tried this vodka? I must say it is very good indeed.

What are your favorites?

[357]

Belvedere is the best bang for the buck IMO.

[JDTexan]

I just started drinking a new vodka, Primo, it is made from Malbec grapes and it is fantastic.

[ade06]

I buddy introduced me to Ultimat Vodka and it's hands down the best vodka that I've tried (I admit that I'm fairly new to good vodka). He also recommeded stoli elite, but I haven't tried that one yet.

[pnoon]

Youri Dolgoruki is a favorite of mine. Ciroc for a change of pace.
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[bigdix]

Chopin Vodka is by far my favorite.

[croatan]

Currently on a Luksusowa kick and have been since going to Poland recently. Good, clean, and it's cheap. Hard to beat that combo.

Edit: Another decent (and super duper cheap) one that I've had here and a ton of in Poland is Sobieski. Not as good as Luksusowa but you can get a handle of it for less than a decent cigar and it mixes just fine.

Luksusowa has now replaced all the more expensive vodkas I used to keep in the freezer. I actually prefer the taste of it (which is truly all that matters) and would still buy it at a much higher price.

Edit2: My true favorite is probably Zubrowka (the Polish one made with bison grass, which is illegal to import to the US--the version they sell here is crap).

Edit3: Wow, looks like I've become a Polish vodka whore :r

[WyGuy]

Pretty much stick with Stoli and Tito's.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Ketel One is good. Good price too.

[replicant_argent]

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"Hours and hours" of reading there, to get your Wodka game face on ... ;)

[kugie]

I like Stoli and Kettle One.

[Doctorossi]

Belvedere is my fave.

[pektel]

I drink Svedka. :D If I want something a little more refined, I will buy belvedere. But not very often. I only buy nice vodka when making martinis.

My girlfriend doesn't care what kind of vodka she drinks, so for her it's whatever is on sale for 9.97 for a half gallon :eek:

[pnoon]

I drink Svedka. :D If I want something a little more refined, I will buy belvedere. But not very often. I only buy nice vodka when making martinis.

My girlfriend doesn't care what kind of vodka she drinks, so for her it's whatever is on sale for 9.97 for a half gallon :eek:

So what do you do with the vodka while pouring the gin? ;)

[pektel]

bwahahahaha... yeah, yeah... :D

Never been a fan of gin martinis. I know they are the "purist" martini. :D

[pnoon]

bwahahahaha... yeah, yeah... :D

Never been a fan of gin martinis. I know they are the "purist" martini. :D

Just bustin' on ya, Peter. :D

I am one of those "purists". :al
Enjoying one right now, as a matter of fact.

Don't get me wrong. I like vodka, too. Even shaken over ice and served in a martini glass with a twist (lemon or lime).

[Don Fernando]

what, a vodka topic and no Tom?

Only vodka I keep in the fridge is wybrovka, with bison grass just like the Zubrowka James likes so much.

[dwoodward]

Just bustin' on ya, Peter. :D

I am one of those "purists". :al
Enjoying one right now, as a matter of fact.

Don't get me wrong. I like vodka, too. Even shaken over ice and served in a martini glass with a twist (lemon or lime).

I like gin martini's as well. I really think gin is an acquired taste tho, I remember the first time I had gin I wanted to spit it out right away.

That said, I am by no means a purist, I enjoy both vodka martini's and gin martini's from their own respective stance.


Also, I made up my decision, Ultimat is hands down the best Vodka I have ever tasted. Get yourself a bottle or order some at a bar if you see it. On the rocks this baby shows its true eliteness.

[BeerAdvocate]

Ciroc, Chopin, Ketal One, Belvedere. Cheapest I go is Skyy

[AD720]

bwahahahaha... yeah, yeah... :D

Never been a fan of gin martinis. I know they are the "purist" martini. :D

I'm a Vodka martini guy too!

Titos or Svedka when I'm slummin', Kettle One when I'm ballin'. :D

[pektel]

Just bustin' on ya, Peter. :D

I am one of those "purists". :al
Enjoying one right now, as a matter of fact.

Don't get me wrong. I like vodka, too. Even shaken over ice and served in a martini glass with a twist (lemon or lime).
Is your mind on your money and your money on your mind? :)
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[TheGentleman]

Tito's...can't beat it for the price...period.

[icehog3]

For sipping neat, Jean Marc XO.

For everyday? Guess. :r

[Doctorossi]

For everyday? Guess. :r

Ha- right above your sig... you can't fool me!

Douche Bag

;)

[icehog3]

Ha- right above your sig... you can't fool me!



;)

Guilty.

[mithrilG60]

Like I said in the other thread; Belvedere is my shooting vodka of choice, U'Luvka over ice is the best sipping vodka I've ever had.

[Doctorossi]

Guilty.

That was an attempt at a joke, a redirect to the other liquid in your sig.

Yes, I feel great shame for my terrible stab at humor.

[Bill86]

Tito's...can't beat it for the price...period.

This man speaks the truth, Vodka IMO and I know this is harsh is tasteless by itself. Well compared to other liquors lets just say. So for my $$$$ Titos every time, it's cheap and quality stuff. I never get a hang over from drinking 7-10 vodka redbulls.

[icehog3]

That was an attempt at a joke, a redirect to the other liquid in your sig.

Yes, I feel great shame for my terrible stab at humor.

That's OK, I laughed at this post. ;) :r

This man speaks the truth, Vodka IMO and I know this is harsh is tasteless by itself. Well compared to other liquors lets just say. So for my $$$$ Titos every time, it's cheap and quality stuff. I never get a hang over from drinking 7-10 vodka redbulls.

I like Titos....but dang, killing good vodka with Red Bull? :pu :r

[Bill86]

I like Titos....but dang, killing good vodka with Red Bull? :pu :r

Not a straight vodka drinker, doesn't do anything for me. I can do it sure...but over-proof bourbons (53%-67.4%) are my drink of choice, straight no ice or water.

Also a friend got me hooked on vodka redbulls....they are fantastic for getting hammered at least the way I make them.

[icehog3]

Not a straight vodka drinker, doesn't do anything for me. I can do it sure...but over-proof bourbons (53%-67.4%) are my drink of choice, straight no ice or water.

Also a friend got me hooked on vodka redbulls....they are fantastic for getting hammered at least the way I make them.

No offense intended, Bill....Drink what you like, like what you drink. :)

[Bill86]

Way ahead of you brother! :tu

[AD720]

Not a straight vodka drinker, doesn't do anything for me. I can do it sure...but over-proof bourbons (53%-67.4%) are my drink of choice, straight no ice or water.

Also a friend got me hooked on vodka redbulls....they are fantastic for getting hammered at least the way I make them.

No offense intended, Bill....Drink what you like, like what you drink. :)

Around here we call Vodka & Redbulls "Dancing Idiots". ;s :) ;)

[hammondc]

Usually Firefly, Smirnoff or Titos. I did a taste test a couple years ago with about 8 different brands in mini-bottles. I could not tell them apart. I am usually mixing it anyway.

[Lumpold]

Edit2: My true favorite is probably Zubrowka (the Polish one made with bison grass, which is illegal to import to the US--the version they sell here is crap).


+1 for Edit 2...


BUT, why the hell can't you get the proper stuff in the US? Is Bison Grass gonna kill me, or is it the fact that there is a blade of said grass in the bottle, which might mean some drunk twunt accidentally plants it and introduces an alien grass species to the US?

[ucla695]

Ciroc then Chopin.

[St. Lou Stu]

Rain.
Good.
Try it.

[ade06]

+1 for Edit 2...


BUT, why the hell can't you get the proper stuff in the US? Is Bison Grass gonna kill me, or is it the fact that there is a blade of said grass in the bottle, which might mean some drunk twunt accidentally plants it and introduces an alien grass species to the US?

According to Wikipedia "because bison grass contains the toxic compound coumarin, which is prohibited as a food additive by the Food and Drug Administration, importing of Żubrówka into the United States was banned in 1978 by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms."

And the reason why the U.S. version tastes different "when produced according to traditional methods (between one and two kilograms of grass per thousand litres of alcohol), Żubrówka contains approximately 12 milligrams of coumarin per litre. In 1999, Polish distilleries introduced reformulated U.S.-export versions of the product, sometimes using artificial flavours and colours, always with the emblematic blade of grass in every bottle, but "neutralised" and coumarin-free."

[Lumpold]

That's mental. I bet there are millions of Eastern Europeans, and Asians, who will testify that Coumarin isn't all that deadly.

[Don Fernando]

That's mental. I bet there are millions of Eastern Europeans, and Asians, who will testify that Coumarin isn't all that deadly.

it if was deadly, they couldn't testify, right ;)

[babybob2k]

I think that my favorite is Monopolowa. Cheap and pretty smooth. Besides, when I drink vodka now days, it's in a bad attempt at a dirty martini.

[pektel]

I too drink vodka and olive juice shaken with ice, and strained into a martini glass. Very good with belvedere.

[pnoon]

I too drink vodka and olive juice shaken with ice, and strained into a martini glass. Very good with belvedere.
;)
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[GolfNut]

Chopin here too. If mixing, then Belvedere

[Lumpold]

it if was deadly, they couldn't testify, right ;)

:P

they couldn't, but their bodies could!

[icehog3]

Ciroc then Chopin.

Both gluten-free, if I am not mistaken.

[thebayratt]

I don't drink too much Vodka anymore.... too many bad experiences with Aristocrat in college...

But I do love a good Bloody Mary made with Absolute Pepar.
That vodka I could shoot straight up; it tastes like fresh ground pepper. I'd almost hate to see how they infuse it.

[gvarsity]

I agree with Croatan Luksusova is outstanding and bang for buck the best I know. Drank a bunch of the Zubrowka in France and that was good stuff as well. Very different but very good.

[Wanger]

The wife has issues with the cheaper vodkas, so we only keep Chopin in the house (normally).

However, we have a Horseradish vodka (can't remember the brand, but it's made in MN) that makes EXCELLENT Bloody marys. num num num

[s15driftking]

Belvedere is the best bang for the buck IMO.

Agreed, i cant recall if it is wheat or rye but It is great stuff. For the cheaper corn or potato vodkas I have been enjoying Sobieski

[pektel]

Belvedere is rye.

[kydsid]

banned vodka? never heard of such a thing. ;)Posted via Mobile Device

[ucla695]

Both gluten-free, if I am not mistaken.

You're correct! :banger

[warren G.]

I got Chopin, Ketel One, and Titos.

[pektel]

Almost bought a bottle of ultimat tonight. Went with a half gallon of belvedere instead. They even had the limited edition silver bottle in the 1.75 size, but I don't like not being able to see how much is left.
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[bigswol2]

Kettle one, Tanqueray, or Goose.

[GWN]

Usually Russian Standard, but have been enjoying Slava Ultra Premium lately.
Mix up martinis and garnish with jalepeno-stuffed olives. Best way to kill off the bad day that a crappy work day leaves behind.

[RevSmoke]

Resurrecting an old thread. Been sipping some Vodkas neat...
Hammer & Sickle is decent.

Tonight I am sipping some Prairie. Not bad, it is drinkable.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

[icehog3]

Good resurrection, Reverend Todd....no blaspheme intended.


For sipping neat, Jean Marc XO.

For everyday? Guess. :r

Hasn't changed since 10-05-2010, 09:15 PM. What has changed is that I rarely drink vodka anymore, I've become a bourbon lover.

[Black Coral]

If vodka night then Beluga, or 40 below lately have been the go to

[RevSmoke]

Good resurrection, Reverend Todd....no blaspheme intended.




Hasn't changed since 10-05-2010, 09:15 PM. What has changed is that I rarely drink vodka anymore, I've become a bourbon lover.

Simply called Todd... No blasphemy taken, hey, I said it first.

I drink more bourbon too, but the Vodkas have been a nice change of pace.

[hudd]

Don't drink vodka often but when l do it's Ketel One

[BigAsh]

my vodka of choice?...that's easy....GIN!!!! :D

[icehog3]

my vodka of choice?...that's easy....GIN!!!! :D

Peter is smiling down from Heaven on you. :)

I'm sitting in Illinois gagging. ;s :r

[RevSmoke]

Just sampling some Till American Wheat Vodka. Very nice!

[Black Coral]

Beluga transatlantic

[The Poet]

IMHO, the "best" choice in vodka depends upon what you prefer to drink. If you are a vodka martini guy or drinking it straight, it makes sense to go with a higher-end brand you like. NB, your definition of a high-end brand may differ, as some may consider, say, Absolut or Grey Goose as being so while others may not. However, if you mainly want to drink mixed cocktails, such as a Bloody Mary or Screwdriver, there is no good reason to pay a premium for your vodka. Smirnoff has won a number of blind taste tests, and will work perfectly well for you.

In short, if you stay away from the Popovs of the world you can't go wrong. :D

[Bryan84]

Right now I’m on a Tito’s kick. I’m going to try a local distillery called Foundary once I can get there and pick up a bottle of their Vodka I will report back.

[RevSmoke]

3 fingers of Hammer & Sickle, a very nice vodka.
Paired with a pipe full of G&H Louisiana Flake - a great pairing.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

[icehog3]

Hasn't changed since 10-05-2010, 09:15 PM. What has changed is that I rarely drink vodka anymore, I've become a bourbon lover.

This was January 2019. Have not had a sip of vodka in those 27 months.

Bourbon, on the other hand..... :al :hn :r

[retired]

IMHO, the "best" choice in vodka depends upon what you prefer to drink. If you are a vodka martini guy or drinking it straight, it makes sense to go with a higher-end brand you like. NB, your definition of a high-end brand may differ, as some may consider, say, Absolut or Grey Goose as being so while others may not. However, if you mainly want to drink mixed cocktails, such as a Bloody Mary or Screwdriver, there is no good reason to pay a premium for your vodka. Smirnoff has won a number of blind taste tests, and will work perfectly well for you.

In short, if you stay away from the Popovs of the world you can't go wrong. :D

Totally agree, Thomas.
Somebody went thru a lot of effort to make a great tasting whiskey and "some" people screw it all up by putting coke or pepsi in it. Those soft drinks will kill ya!

[The Poet]

Once in my college days I witnessed two sorority chicks buying a combo for their mixed drink - Cold Duck and Dr. Pepper.

Who'd want to spoil perfectly good Dr. Pepper, right? :r