I have finally found a vodka I like.

12-13-2008, 12:43 PM

I can't drink Absolut, Stoli, Grey Goose, Smirnoff, Russian Standard, Glacier, Ketel One, or Svedka.

I've only been able to drink Polish vodkas with moderate success. Chopin, Belvedere, Luksusowa and just once Siwucha. Of these Luksusowa was best in my book but now it has been replaced. If you like vodka you must buy Sobieski. It's a Polish rye vodka that actually has flavor. At $11 a bottle it's incredibly frugal. Somewhat spicy, sweet after taste and aroma, smooth and warm. Best of all, this is the first vodka I've had that has not given me a hangover. Incredible. Of course, I drank it straight and warm.

http://www.bevmo.com/Shop/ProductDet...roductID=25947

JohnnyFlake · 12-13-2008, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MithShrike

I can't drink Absolut, Stoli, Grey Goose, Smirnoff, Russian Standard, Glacier, Ketel One, or Svedka.

I've only been able to drink Polish vodkas with moderate success. Chopin, Belvedere, Luksusowa and just once Siwucha. Of these Luksusowa was best in my book but now it has been replaced. If you like vodka you must buy Sobieski. It's a Polish rye vodka that actually has flavor. At $11 a bottle it's incredibly frugal. Somewhat spicy, sweet after taste and aroma, smooth and warm. Best of all, this is the first vodka I've had that has not given me a hangover. Incredible. Of course, I drank it straight and warm.

http://www.bevmo.com/Shop/ProductDet...roductID=25947

I have never even heard of that Vodka, let alone tried it, however, it sounds interesting, and if I can find a bottle this weekend, I'll give it a go!

Like you, except for Ketel One, I do not care for any of the Vodkas you mentioned at the top. Over the last few years, I have come to really like Chopin (about $30), Staraya Moskva (about$20) & the Stolichnaya Gold (about $28)! The Gold is much different than the standard Stoli, offering a lot of spiciness. I also like Ketel One!

Heatmiser · 12-13-2008, 03:56 PM

I drink my bourbon, tequila and scotch straight. Vodka, on the other hand, is one that I will only drink when mixed. To me, the best vodka is one that has no taste or smell and will dissolve into a mixed drink. My favorites in this category are Tito's and Kettle One. Both are priced extremely reasonable.

JohnnyFlake · 12-13-2008, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Heatmiser

I drink my bourbon, tequila and scotch straight. Vodka, on the other hand, is one that I will only drink when mixed. To me, the best vodka is one that has no taste or smell and will dissolve into a mixed drink. My favorites in this category are Tito's and Kettle One. Both are priced extremely reasonable.

Taste is very subjective, but even so, you are the first I have ever heard, describe Ketel One as tasteless and void of aroma. Ketel One is kind of my go to Vodka, and I and many others I know, find it to offer a very intense mineral, flowery aroma, with very distinct flavors of smoke & licorice, with a light flowery finish.

Heatmiser · 12-13-2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyFlake

Taste is very subjective, but even so, you are the first I have ever heard, describe Ketel One as tasteless and void of aroma. Ketel One is kind of my go to Vodka, and I and many others I know, find it to offer a very intense mineral, flowery aroma, with very distinct flavors of smoke & licorice, with a light flowery finish.

These two have done fine for me in mixed drinks which is really the only time I will drink vodka. Me and a bunch of my buddies had a tasting of 18 different vodkas about a year ago. Our tasting was done straight with no ice and at room temperature. Ketel One and Tito's were the two that rose to the top for me over the others I tried which were: Jewel of Russia, Ciroc, Stoli Elite, Grey Goose, Effen, Smirnoff, Imperia, Hangar One, Chopin, Absolut, Belvedere, Blue Ice, Finlandia, Idol, Level, Pravda.

What other vodka would you recommend that is tasteless, reasonably priced and void of aroma?

JohnnyFlake · 12-13-2008, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Heatmiser

These two have done fine for me in mixed drinks which is really the only time I will drink vodka. Me and a bunch of my buddies had a tasting of 18 different vodkas about a year ago. Our tasting was done straight with no ice and at room temperature. Ketel One and Tito's were the two that rose to the top for me over the others I tried which were: Jewel of Russia, Ciroc, Stoli Elite, Grey Goose, Effen, Smirnoff, Imperia, Hangar One, Chopin, Absolut, Belvedere, Blue Ice, Finlandia, Idol, Level, Pravda.

What other vodka would you recommend that is tasteless, reasonably priced and void of aroma?

That's a difficult question, at least for me, because when I sample a vodka for the first time or two and it offers no aroma and is virtually tasteless, I completely put it out of my mind. I prefer to drink vodka over ice or martini style.

I have tried most of the ones used in your tasting, but not all of them. The ones I really like are Jewel of Russia, Chopin, Blue Ice and Hanger One!

csbrewfisher · 08-24-2009, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Heatmiser

I drink my bourbon, tequila and scotch straight. Vodka, on the other hand, is one that I will only drink when mixed. To me, the best vodka is one that has no taste or smell and will dissolve into a mixed drink. My favorites in this category are Tito's and Kettle One. Both are priced extremely reasonable.

It's a crying shame to mix Ketel One...

perogee · 12-13-2008, 10:32 PM

So far my favorite is Banff Ice, but that may be because I am a sucker for local things

icehog3 · 12-14-2008, 09:23 AM

I am not a big fan of vodka.

Scottw · 12-14-2008, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I am not a big fan of vodka.

hahahahahahahaha!!

Mister Moo · 12-16-2008, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I am not a big fan of vodka.

Liar! Liar!

DrDubzz · 03-04-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I am not a big fan of vodka.

apparently you are, however, a fan of lying

icehog3 · 03-05-2009, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by RX2010

apparently you are, however, a fan of lying

I am lying down right now.

Buena Fortuna · 12-14-2008, 09:26 AM

There is nothing other than Grey Goose, all others are wannabees
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icehog3 · 12-14-2008, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Buena Fortuna

There is nothing other than Grey Goose, all others are wannabees
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I respectfully disagree.

JohnnyFlake · 12-14-2008, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Buena Fortuna

There is nothing other than Grey Goose, all others are wannabees
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No disrespect intended my friend, but you really need to get a life!!! LOL!

croatan · 12-15-2008, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Buena Fortuna

There is nothing other than Grey Goose, all others are wannabees

If a bar doesn't have any good vodkas, you can always count on it to have a bottle of Grey Goose. It's just fine with soda and makes a potable martini, but it's barely above house vodka with a premium price tag, in my opinion.

Buena Fortuna · 12-16-2008, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by croatan

If a bar doesn't have any good vodkas, you can always count on it to have a bottle of Grey Goose. It's just fine with soda and makes a potable martini, but it's barely above house vodka with a premium price tag, in my opinion.

By good vodkas I assume you are referring to Smirnoff, Five O'Clock, and Arrow?

JohnnyFlake · 03-15-2009, 07:22 PM

I don't think this one has been mentioned and it's a real winner in my book. Yes, it's one of the newer designer Vodkas but it is truly amazing.

Reyka which make in Iceland!

icehog3 · 03-15-2009, 08:28 PM

Although I don't care for Grey Goose, one of the most unique and best tasting Vodkas I have had is Jean Marc XO. Very different, a delicious sipping vodka that provides a nice change of pace.

I just pretend it isn't French when I drink it.

12-13-2008, 12:43 PM	#1
MithShrike Guest Posts: n/a	I have finally found a vodka I like. I can't drink Absolut, Stoli, Grey Goose, Smirnoff, Russian Standard, Glacier, Ketel One, or Svedka. I've only been able to drink Polish vodkas with moderate success. Chopin, Belvedere, Luksusowa and just once Siwucha. Of these Luksusowa was best in my book but now it has been replaced. If you like vodka you must buy Sobieski. It's a Polish rye vodka that actually has flavor. At $11 a bottle it's incredibly frugal. Somewhat spicy, sweet after taste and aroma, smooth and warm. Best of all, this is the first vodka I've had that has not given me a hangover. Incredible. Of course, I drank it straight and warm. http://www.bevmo.com/Shop/ProductDet...roductID=25947

12-13-2008, 03:56 PM	#3
Heatmiser Still Watching Your Rack Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 213 Trading: (1)	Re: I have finally found a vodka I like. I drink my bourbon, tequila and scotch straight. Vodka, on the other hand, is one that I will only drink when mixed. To me, the best vodka is one that has no taste or smell and will dissolve into a mixed drink. My favorites in this category are Tito's and Kettle One. Both are priced extremely reasonable. __________________ She receive hair on chest and her vagine hang like sleeve of wizard

12-13-2008, 10:32 PM	#8
perogee Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Robert Location: Kananaskis Posts: 213 Trading: (7)	Re: I have finally found a vodka I like. So far my favorite is Banff Ice, but that may be because I am a sucker for local things __________________ Evolving Leafer

12-14-2008, 09:23 AM	#9
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,253 Trading: (60)	Re: I have finally found a vodka I like. I am not a big fan of vodka. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

12-14-2008, 09:26 AM	#14
Buena Fortuna Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sam Location: SE Michigan Posts: 637 Trading: (18)	Re: I have finally found a vodka I like. There is nothing other than Grey Goose, all others are wannabees Posted via Mobile Device

03-15-2009, 07:22 PM	#19
JohnnyFlake Just an old Wiseguy! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: John Location: Henderson, Nevada Posts: 534 Trading: (18)	Re: I have finally found a vodka I like. I don't think this one has been mentioned and it's a real winner in my book. Yes, it's one of the newer designer Vodkas but it is truly amazing. Reyka which make in Iceland! __________________ A real man only needs Seven things in his life, Cigars, Women, Guns, Whiskey, Beer, Beans & Bacon!

03-15-2009, 08:28 PM	#20
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,253 Trading: (60)	Re: I have finally found a vodka I like. Although I don't care for Grey Goose, one of the most unique and best tasting Vodkas I have had is Jean Marc XO. Very different, a delicious sipping vodka that provides a nice change of pace. I just pretend it isn't French when I drink it. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!