Can -you- tell the difference between "good" vodka and "suck" vodka?

[richardycc]

good vodka won't give you a bad headache or hangover the next day.

 

[glenn1]

Vodka is a neutral spirit, which means its chemically pure ethyl alcohol with some water to dilute it (the water is filtered and de-mineralized, generally through reverse osmosis to remove any tastes or odors). Unless you're a professional taster with exceptional senses, there's no way you can tell the difference between different vodkas.

 

[Shockwave]

Originally posted by: glenn1
Vodka is a neutral spirit, which means its chemically pure ethyl alcohol with some water to dilute it (the water is filtered and de-mineralized, generally through reverse osmosis to remove any tastes or odors). Unless you're a professional taster with exceptional senses, there's no way you can tell the difference between different vodkas.

You've obviously not drank much vodka

 

[tw1164]

has anyone tried the soy based vodka?

 

[SP33Demon]

Originally posted by: Shockwave

Originally posted by: glenn1
Vodka is a neutral spirit, which means its chemically pure ethyl alcohol with some water to dilute it (the water is filtered and de-mineralized, generally through reverse osmosis to remove any tastes or odors). Unless you're a professional taster with exceptional senses, there's no way you can tell the difference between different vodkas.

You've obviously not drank much vodka

 

[Kev]

Originally posted by: SP33Demon

Originally posted by: Shockwave

Originally posted by: glenn1
Vodka is a neutral spirit, which means its chemically pure ethyl alcohol with some water to dilute it (the water is filtered and de-mineralized, generally through reverse osmosis to remove any tastes or odors). Unless you're a professional taster with exceptional senses, there's no way you can tell the difference between different vodkas.

You've obviously not drank much vodka

seriously, i tried stoly once instead of my usual absolut... i had to give half the bottle away because i hated it so much.

 

[EvilYoda]

Of course there are differences...and in so many different ways too! I love vodka, it's my favorite drink, so I try to find as many as I can. I've still yet to find a bottle of Ciroc at a bar, but I haven't really been looking that long. Found most other popular ones...Chopin, Belvedere, Grey Goose, Stoli, Van Gogh, Absolut, Smirnoff, Pearl, Ketel One, Iceberg, Shakespeare, Skyy, Voda, Vox, Finlandia...

Still no Ciroc.

 

[Iron Woode]

Originally posted by: EvilYoda
Of course there are differences...and in so many different ways too! I love vodka, it's my favorite drink, so I try to find as many as I can. I've still yet to find a bottle of Ciroc at a bar, but I haven't really been looking that long. Found most other popular ones...Chopin, Belvedere, Grey Goose, Stoli, Van Gogh, Absolut, Smirnoff, Pearl, Ketel One, Iceberg, Shakespeare, Skyy, Voda, Vox, Finlandia...

Still no Ciroc.

What about Moskovskaya?

 

[amnesiac]

Originally posted by: glenn1
Vodka is a neutral spirit, which means its chemically pure ethyl alcohol with some water to dilute it (the water is filtered and de-mineralized, generally through reverse osmosis to remove any tastes or odors). Unless you're a professional taster with exceptional senses, there's no way you can tell the difference between different vodkas.

You're kidding me.

Do me a favor, and next time you're at a bar, order 1 martini made with well vodka, and 1 martini made with Belvedere, Grey Goose, or other top shelf vodka.

If you aren't able to tell the difference (namely, one will be like drinking rubbing alcohol, and the other will taste smooth, pleasant, and buttery) then you need a new set of taste buds. Seriously.

 

[cchen]

Originally posted by: silverpig


Iceberg Vodka is very good too. Very very good.

So true. Not only that, its very cheap, great for a college budget :beer:

 

[UglyCasanova]

Originally posted by: amnesiac

Originally posted by: glenn1
Vodka is a neutral spirit, which means its chemically pure ethyl alcohol with some water to dilute it (the water is filtered and de-mineralized, generally through reverse osmosis to remove any tastes or odors). Unless you're a professional taster with exceptional senses, there's no way you can tell the difference between different vodkas.

You're kidding me.

Do me a favor, and next time you're at a bar, order 1 martini made with well vodka, and 1 martini made with Belvedere, Grey Goose, or other top shelf vodka.

If you aren't able to tell the difference (namely, one will be like drinking rubbing alcohol, and the other will taste smooth, pleasant, and buttery) then you need a new set of taste buds. Seriously.

The more expensive Vodkas don't taste like rubbing alchohol? I've never had any expensive kind, just stuff like Takka and I hate it for that exact reason. If the bottle of Grey Goose doesn't taste like I should be putting it on cuts then I might have to try it.

 

[Deleted member 4644]

yes

 

[GregGreen]

hell... its not even that hard to tell the difference between really really cheap vodka and midpriced vodka...
anything is better than your average mccormicks 750ml bottle for 3 dollars

 

[Shockwave]

Originally posted by: dparker

Originally posted by: amnesiac

Originally posted by: glenn1
Vodka is a neutral spirit, which means its chemically pure ethyl alcohol with some water to dilute it (the water is filtered and de-mineralized, generally through reverse osmosis to remove any tastes or odors). Unless you're a professional taster with exceptional senses, there's no way you can tell the difference between different vodkas.

You're kidding me.

Do me a favor, and next time you're at a bar, order 1 martini made with well vodka, and 1 martini made with Belvedere, Grey Goose, or other top shelf vodka.

If you aren't able to tell the difference (namely, one will be like drinking rubbing alcohol, and the other will taste smooth, pleasant, and buttery) then you need a new set of taste buds. Seriously.

The more expensive Vodkas don't taste like rubbing alchohol? I've never had any expensive kind, just stuff like Takka and I hate it for that exact reason. If the bottle of Grey Goose doesn't taste like I should be putting it on cuts then I might have to try it.

Dude, ya gotta understand, vodka isnt made to be a sippin drink. Its strong, no matter what kind you get. It aint your grandma's beer. However, it can still taste smooth and full bodied rather then like frekin rubbin alcohol.
If it is to strong for you, just mix 2/3 vodka with 1/3 water and stir well.
I personally like my vodka straight, I take my whisky with the above mix using warm water..... Great before bed drink.

 

[shady123]

ummm

 

[Ness]

Most vodka companies have tiers of quality... only a few of the vodka compies (from what I remember hearing) make a majority of the brands of vodkas. They all have their "fair quality, low price" and their "mid range, good stuff" and their "you'll feel even shi++ier after you realize how much money you just wasted" levels. Then you have the no-name companies making their "3 bucks will get you plastered, since it's coming back up anyway" vodkas that manage to steal the market share that consists of the poorest of college students and wynos.

So in answer to the question, you SHOULD be able to tell a difference because the vodka is made that way. I drink on rare occasions, but I can tell the difference. Like the previous post said, the harder it goes down, the cheaper it is.

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: Shockwave

Originally posted by: glenn1
Vodka is a neutral spirit, which means its chemically pure ethyl alcohol with some water to dilute it (the water is filtered and de-mineralized, generally through reverse osmosis to remove any tastes or odors). Unless you're a professional taster with exceptional senses, there's no way you can tell the difference between different vodkas.

You've obviously not drank much vodka

Hahah, exactly.
Best vodka I ever had was true Russian (not imported) given to me by a Russian in '91.
Daumn that was smooth. No hangover, no headace, just perfect.
Served Ice cold.
Mmmmm, I will never taste that again.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Grey Goose >> *

- M4H

 

[SammyBoy]

OMG OMG OMG OMG

Chopin is literally the tastiest drink I've ever tried. I swear it's smoother than...anything. I think it's more of a joy to drink straight than any other mixed drink ever....although i do love anything with kahlua in it. Anyhow, It's too expensive for me, but my moms drinks it so I get a swig every now and then and it's a real pleasure.


OK, it is official. I have a new meaning in life. I am going to buckle down, work hard, and get rich, so i can afford to drink Chopin every day of the week.

mmmmm chopin.

 

[Shockwave]

Originally posted by: SammyBoy
OMG OMG OMG OMG

Chopin is literally the tastiest drink I've ever tried. I swear it's smoother than...anything. I think it's more of a joy to drink straight than any other mixed drink ever....although i do love anything with kahlua in it. Anyhow, It's too expensive for me, but my moms drinks it so I get a swig every now and then and it's a real pleasure.


OK, it is official. I have a new meaning in life. I am going to buckle down, work hard, and get rich, so i can afford to drink Chopin every day of the week.

mmmmm chopin.

Heh, read my first post.
I too REALLY like Chopin, although its something of an aquired taste over regular vodka as the fact its potato distilled gives it a very distinct taste versus grain distilled vodkas.
In my opinion anyways.

 

[gotsmack]

Originally posted by: Kev

Originally posted by: SP33Demon

Originally posted by: Shockwave

Originally posted by: glenn1
Vodka is a neutral spirit, which means its chemically pure ethyl alcohol with some water to dilute it (the water is filtered and de-mineralized, generally through reverse osmosis to remove any tastes or odors). Unless you're a professional taster with exceptional senses, there's no way you can tell the difference between different vodkas.

You've obviously not drank much vodka

seriously, i tried stoly once instead of my usual absolut... i had to give half the bottle away because i hated it so much.

Absolute is sh1t compared to stoli. Stoli goes down with a much cleaner taste. It is easy to tell the difference between vodkas of different qualities but difficult to tell the difference between vodka in the same quality range.

 

[stormbv]

I don't think you could tell the difference once you're drunk and have frozen to death in the harsh Russian winter...

There's only one thing I know about vodka...although a fifth costs $5, Crystal Palace SUCKS!

 

[her209]

Good vodka burns. Bad vodka tastes like water.

 

[Eli]

I'm not an alcohol connesuer, so I probably wouldn't be able to tell the difference.

I just buy $8.50/bottle Gordon's vodka.

 

[EvilYoda]

Oh yeah, I almost forgot about the vodka called "3"...it's distilled from soy! Perfect for all the asians here (I'm Chinese, no worries) But I actually really liked it. It's a much warmer, fuller taste than what you may be used to from a nicer vodka, but I thought it was great for sipping, and also mixed well.