Each brand we tried has its own aroma, flavor on the palate, and finish. With all this variation, it's easy to see how, when you're paying attention, vodkas can taste very different. Most common vodkas are made from fermented rye, corn, wheat, potatoes, or rice.īut some are made from sorghum, apples, grapes, or anything edible with sugar or starch to ferment. Vodka can be made from a myriad of ingredients, including grains, fruits, and molasses. But, I didn't take into account exactly how much variation in base elements there can be. In my experience, flavor differences came from what is mixed with the vodka instead of the spirit itself. I didn't expect to find as much variation as I did. Once Carl decided which vodkas to sample, I put together tasting notes from books, reviews, and the liquor brand's own marketing materials.
So why am I choosing from brands that cost $7 to hundreds of dollars? We decided to try offering some help by choosing 3 of the most popular brands available in the US: Tito's Handmade, Belvedere, and Grey Goose. By definition, vodka is supposed to be neutral and mostly flavorless, right? This is especially true when you're trying to decide if paying extra for a popular brand is worth it.īefore filming this episode, I struggled with choosing vodka the most. Our favorite liquor store is the size of a small warehouse, so it can be hard to choose what bottle to grab. Especially if you want to try something new. Sometimes, going to liquor stores can be overwhelming.
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