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Posted on 1/14/21 at 8:33 am to Ole Boy
Grain neutral spirits have changed the vodka manufacturing market. With GNS, the manufacturer develops their recipe and pays more attention to that since they no longer are distilling. Water filtration and flavor additives have changed the game.
I found this out by calling on a small batch distillery. They had a 25 gallon pot still mostly for show, but they did use.
The bulk of their finished product started as GNS purchased from ADM. Mind was blown.
I found this out by calling on a small batch distillery. They had a 25 gallon pot still mostly for show, but they did use.
The bulk of their finished product started as GNS purchased from ADM. Mind was blown.
This post was edited on 1/14/21 at 3:00 pm
Posted on 1/14/21 at 8:46 am to Ole Boy
The myth: Vodka is supposed to be tasteless
This has been drilled into our heads for a while now for some reason, and that simply is not true. Yes the cheap mixers try to shoot for this, but that is due to their sole goal being to allow people to drink mixed drinks without tasting any alcohol. It's for the chicks that like to get sloshed but don't like to taste it.
GOOD Vodka is something different. It absolutely has taste, and it can be very nice. No it will never be like a rum or whiskey, but it is subtle and sweet in its own way. It is distilled not to remove flavors but to enhance it. A few that I think are great buys are:
Reyka (best for the $15-$20 price range. I used to like Titos best until I tasted this one. It's fantastic either as a sipper or mixed in cocktails.
Tito's is still a good buy as well.
As for the pricier bottles for sipping pourposes or standard martinis, Belvedere and Chopin are fantastic. Both are owned by the same distillery with the difference being Belvedere is grain while Chopin is potato.
Do not waste money on gray goose and absolut. These are overpriced due to years of great marketing and being established as the trendy vodkas of choice.
This has been drilled into our heads for a while now for some reason, and that simply is not true. Yes the cheap mixers try to shoot for this, but that is due to their sole goal being to allow people to drink mixed drinks without tasting any alcohol. It's for the chicks that like to get sloshed but don't like to taste it.
GOOD Vodka is something different. It absolutely has taste, and it can be very nice. No it will never be like a rum or whiskey, but it is subtle and sweet in its own way. It is distilled not to remove flavors but to enhance it. A few that I think are great buys are:
Reyka (best for the $15-$20 price range. I used to like Titos best until I tasted this one. It's fantastic either as a sipper or mixed in cocktails.
Tito's is still a good buy as well.
As for the pricier bottles for sipping pourposes or standard martinis, Belvedere and Chopin are fantastic. Both are owned by the same distillery with the difference being Belvedere is grain while Chopin is potato.
Do not waste money on gray goose and absolut. These are overpriced due to years of great marketing and being established as the trendy vodkas of choice.
Posted on 1/14/21 at 9:27 am to Ole Boy
I just buy the big Kirkland bottle from Costco. It's going in a Bloody Mary with tomato juice, worcestershire and hot sauce, so it doesn't make a whole lot of difference what brand I buy.
Posted on 1/14/21 at 10:06 am to BMoney
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I just buy the big Kirkland bottle from Costco
This. You just can't beat the quality/price point
Costco Vodka
Posted on 1/14/21 at 10:38 am to CHEDBALLZ
Sobieski is under $10 per 750ml bottle in most SE La stores.
Posted on 1/14/21 at 10:43 am to Ole Boy
Not wheat.
Chopin (potato)-my favorite
Tito's (corn)-my usual
Blue Ice (potato)
Monopolowa (potato)
Smirnoff (potato) (for Bloody Mary's)
Chopin (potato)-my favorite
Tito's (corn)-my usual
Blue Ice (potato)
Monopolowa (potato)
Smirnoff (potato) (for Bloody Mary's)
Posted on 1/14/21 at 10:59 am to Paul Allen
quote:This, that shite tastes like rubbing alcohol
The easiest one that I can open up the bottle and pour down the sink
My wife drinks vodka soda with lemon, I've tasted it a few times and it's absolutely horrendous.
Posted on 1/14/21 at 11:31 am to Epic Cajun
I actually like cheaper vodka. I like for it to have a bite. Tito's is the most I will spend. I typically buy Costco signature, skyy or sobieski. I have cut way back on my drinking though.
Posted on 1/14/21 at 11:38 am to Janky
Svedka
Posted on 1/14/21 at 12:19 pm to r3lay3r
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I prefer potato based vodka if I'm making a vodka martini or a drink where you can taste the vodka.
This. I'm a fan of Luksusowa.
Posted on 1/14/21 at 12:22 pm to InThroughTheOutDore
I know I don't like JT Melick.
Posted on 1/14/21 at 12:47 pm to DownSouthJukin
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Chopin (potato)-my favorite
Same. It will change people’s minds about vodka. Has a nice buttery flavor to it. I sip it while eating a pickle as a chaser. The brine pairs very well with it
Posted on 1/14/21 at 1:26 pm to Ole Boy
Flavorless.
Posted on 1/14/21 at 1:33 pm to Midget Death Squad
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Same. It will change people’s minds about vodka. Has a nice buttery flavor to it.
Yep. It's got a slightly oily texture to it. Great in a low ball with one large ice cube or in a martini.
This post was edited on 1/14/21 at 1:43 pm
Posted on 1/14/21 at 4:23 pm to Ole Boy
Two pages and no Stoli?
Posted on 1/14/21 at 4:38 pm to DownSouthJukin
quote:Same here
Chopin (potato)-my favorite
Posted on 1/14/21 at 5:30 pm to L.A.
Perfect on the rocks and at a great price
Posted on 1/14/21 at 7:41 pm to gumbo2176
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I buy the Kirkland's brand. The 1.75 liter sells for $13 and is fine for mixing.
This is what I meant. It’s $17 in Alabama but still a hell of a deal.
Posted on 1/15/21 at 4:20 am to Ole Boy
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I'm not Russian so fill me in!
Had a Russian roommate after college, he liked Absolut.
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