Vodka isn’t only one of the most popular liquors in the world, it’s also one of the most versatile. From meshing with other ingredients perfectly to create cocktails to being straight shots to tasting divine even with just ice and water – vodka can truly do it all. So if you’re planning to dive into this world for the first time or are a seasoned veteran looking to tick everything off the bucket list, here are the top brands of vodka you need to try!
1. Belvedere Vodka
A brand that has been around for over a 100 years, you know they know how to do their vodka right. Belvedere is a creamy vodka made keeping Polish traditions of old in mind. It even has hints of vanilla, allowing it to go down with ease even if you drink it straight. If you haven’t had Belvedere, you’re missing out.
Created from Polish Dankowskie Rye, they stay true to their motto of Made From Nature by being completely additive free.
2. Stolichnaya Vodka
A premium vodka brand that has made a mark on the Indian scene lately is Stolichnaya. This brand truly is for those who know their vodka or want the perfect entry into the world. They’ve been making quality vodka since 1938 so their products are the perfect mix of classic and modern. The two variants of this special liquor available in India currently are Stoli Premium and Stoli Gold.
Stoli Premium is a smooth vodka with hints of mild fruit peel, marshmallow and mineral aromas; and it finishes on a high note with a crisp clear taste and a pepper fade. It’s best either straight, on ice or as part of a Moscow Mule or Martini.
Stoli Gold on the other hand is a delightfully luxurious vodka, that utilises rare processes and precious materials to create the perfect drink. Not only is this wheat-based vodka filtered through a rare carbon found in northwest Russia – shungite – but it also is passed through gold thread coils to give it a warmth and softness comparable to no other.
3. Tito’s Handmade Vodka
There’s a reason why Tito’s Vodka is so well loved around the world, especially in its hometown of origin – Austin, Texas. It is distilled in pot stills, an old technique also used in the creation of cognac and is truly a labour of love from its founder Tito himself. The gluten-free vodka is distilled six times and is made from corn, making it truly unique. And if you’ll believe it – this vodka is made on the same land where the initiative first started.
The legacy is as much of a marvel as the smoothness of the vodka, and if you want something affordable to take to parties, this is definitely your vodka of choice.
So, have you crossed these off your bucket list already or have we given you some new ideas?
