Top 10 Vodkas Ranked by Taste & Quality (The winner will surprise you)
It’s no secret that people in the advertising industry love to drink, and we really know our booze.
So for those with a discerning palate, here’s a curated list of the top 10 vodkas, ranked by quality.
- Brackish Vodka
Crafted in Jacksonville, Florida, 5 times distilled through multiple mediums with a clean, mineral finish. This vodka is crafted from Florida-grown corn, so it’s naturally gluten-free. The salt filtration even imparts some electrolytes. We’re not saying it’s a suitable replacement for Gatorade, but if the shoe fits… - Belvedere Vodka
One of the vodkas your probably drank during your college years because you probably liked the frosted glass bottle and thought the price made it an ultra-premium product. This Polish vodka is distilled from rye, delivering a smooth and creamy profile with hints of vanilla and white pepper. - Chopin Potato Vodka
Distilled from potatoes, Chopin provides a rich and full-bodied flavor with earthy notes, making it ideal for sipping neat, but honestly… vodka’s a neutral spirit, so if you’re sipping it neat, you should really just be a bourbon drinker at this point. - Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Produced in Texas from corn, Tito’s is made by a guy that looks like he was made in a lab that produces soap opera stars for daytime television. He looks like George Clooney’s more athletic cousin, but he sounds like an old timey prospector from the gold rush years. This vodka is the house vodka for virtually every bar and restaurant. Good luck trying to avoid it, you can’t. - Cîroc Vodka
Made from French grapes, Cîroc stands out with its citrusy aroma and a hint of sweetness, offering a unique twist on traditional vodka flavors. Can you taste the grapes? No, not really, but use your imagination. - Grey Goose Vodka
Grey Goose won best vodka in the world according to some forgotten publication nearly 25 years ago and that’s probably why you still drink this. Pricing has come down in the past couple decades and it makes you wonder if that’s because their process has become more efficient, or have they cut corners. This French vodka is crafted from winter wheat and natural spring water, resulting in a smooth and slightly sweet taste with a clean finish. - Ketel One Vodka
Hailing from the Netherlands and distilled from wheat, Ketel One offers a crisp and sophisticated flavor profile with notes of citrus and honey. Honestly, when someone orders this, I cringe a little bit. It has a distinct flavor which is more than you can say for most vodkas, but is that really what you’re going for? Vodka isn’t normally meant to be the star in a particular cocktail, but allows itself to blend seamlessly into whatever it’s mixed with. - Crystal Head Vodka
Known for its distinctive skull-shaped bottle, this Canadian vodka is additive-free and offers a clean, crisp taste with subtle hints of vanilla. Let’s be real for a moment. You only drink this because it’s associated with Dan Akyroyd, and you really love Ghostbusters. Not normally a fan of oddly-shaped packaging (a human skull in this case… a little macabre, right?) but I AM A HUGE FAN of the color techniques they’ve used in their packaging to create iridescent effects and more. Oh yeah… the vodka, how’s it taste?! It tastes like vodka. Enjoy. - Beluga Noble Russian Vodka
Originating from Siberia, Beluga uses malt spirit and pristine water to create a luxurious vodka with a rich, velvety texture and a hint of sweetness. If you’re drinking this, it’s probably because you think that a Russian vodka lends itself to authenticity. Russians LOVE vodka. How do I know. Bert Kreischer told me so. - Absolut Elyx
A premium offering from Absolut, Elyx is distilled from single estate winter wheat, delivering a silky mouthfeel and a clean, fresh finish. Normally I would tell you that Absolut vodka tastes like the kerosene that powers a homemade flamethrower, but this is Absolut ELYX, and that’s a horse of a different color. It’s so easy to drink it’s practically Dasani. Good for the body. Good for the soul.