Vodka Taste Test

Vodka is a relatively flavourless drink, however there are differences between them. You will only notice these when you drink it straight, and as a mixer almost anything will do, unless it is really bad. Prices are in Australian Dollars, and reflect what I paid in early 2007 (normally lower than full retail).

I have tested the following:

Absolut:
Paid: $34
Comments: Smooth taste.
Rating: 3 1/2 stars

Eristoff Triple Distilled Premium:
Paid: $27
Origin: France
Comments: Smooth taste, slight spirit taste.
Rating: 3 1/2 stars

Finlandia:
Paid $31
Comments: Smooth taste, nice mouth feel.
Rating: 4 stars

Iceberg:
Paid: $36
Origin: Canada
Comments: Very smooth pleasant taste.
Rating: 4 stars

Sky:
Paid $32
Origin: USA
Comments: Pleasant smooth taste, slight spirit flavour
Rating: 3 1/2 stars

Smirnoff Red:
Paid $43 (for 1.1L bottle)
Comments: Quite acceptable, but has a ’spirit’ taste. Good mixer.
Rating: 3 stars

Stolichnya:
Paid $34
Comments: Smooth taste.
Rating: 3 1/2 stars

My favourite way to drink vodka? A long glass of soda with juice of half a lime and a measure of vodka. Very refreshing in hot weather. I also enjoy it straight up, with or without ice.