Recommend An Ultra Premium Vodka That Can Be Found Locally

[Hannover]

Taaka

mmmm $9/gallon goodness : )

 

[dullard]

Originally posted by: crownjules
A bunch of guys did a test, might be a YouTube video. They took a cheap $10 handle of store brand vodka, the kind that tastes like rubbing alcohol, and ran it through a Brita. After four filters, the vodka tasted pretty much like the more reputable brands. I can't remember if they compared it to something like Smirnoff or Grey Goose, although I want to say the later.

Mythbusters did it on TV. After the filtering, only the vodka expert could tell the difference, and even then he said it was very close. However, after using $16 worth of Brita filters you realize the stupidity of this exercise. You might as well just spend $16 more and get good vodka to begin with (and avoid all the time and effort wasted).

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: crownjules

Originally posted by: krunchykrome

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Anything at all + Brita filter.

- M4H

Really, what does that do when you filter it through a Brita?

A bunch of guys did a test, might be a YouTube video. They took a cheap $10 handle of store brand vodka, the kind that tastes like rubbing alcohol, and ran it through a Brita. After four filters, the vodka tasted pretty much like the more reputable brands. I can't remember if they compared it to something like Smirnoff or Grey Goose, although I want to say the later.

http://www.ohmygoditburns.com/

- M4H

 

[IceBergSLiM]

Originally posted by: krunchykrome

Originally posted by: Fullmetal Chocobo

Originally posted by: krunchykrome

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Anything at all + Brita filter.

- M4H

Really, what does that do when you filter it through a Brita?

Um, it filters it...

But what is it filtering? Maybe there is something here I don't understand.

impurities that make it taste bad and give u redonkulous hangover the next day

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: MisterJackson
I've always hated clear liqour, especially vodka. But Sat night, the girl I went out with kept drinking a vodka by "Stoli) (sp?). she talked me into trying it and it was REALLY good. Very smooth, none of that "smells and tastes like you're drinking rubbing alcohol" feeling.

So did you hit it or not?

- M4H

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: IcebergSlim

Originally posted by: krunchykrome

Originally posted by: Fullmetal Chocobo

Originally posted by: krunchykrome

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Anything at all + Brita filter.

- M4H

Really, what does that do when you filter it through a Brita?

Um, it filters it...

But what is it filtering? Maybe there is something here I don't understand.

impurities that make it taste bad and give u redonkulous hangover the next day

It must be my Ukrainian origins, but I can't recall ever becoming ill from vodka.

Rum, yes. Beer, absolutely. But vodka? No.

- M4H

 

[MisterJackson]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: MisterJackson
I've always hated clear liqour, especially vodka. But Sat night, the girl I went out with kept drinking a vodka by "Stoli) (sp?). she talked me into trying it and it was REALLY good. Very smooth, none of that "smells and tastes like you're drinking rubbing alcohol" feeling.

So did you hit it or not?

- M4H

Yes, but I paid a high price. She took me back to her place and made me watch a chick flick first (Love Actually). It was well worth it though because she said "I'm not looking for a relationship, this is just animal attration. I hope you're okay with that."......ummmmm fvck yeah!

It's bad too because she's new here (came down from Michagan a month ago) and works with my ex gf! Revenge fvck FTW!

 

[theeedude]

Tito's. I think it's under $20 at Trader Joes.

 

[Oyeve]

Grey Goose is the most overrated vodka in the world. They make it look all fancy and foreign. Look up it's origins and you would be shocked and surprised.

I am a Stoli man.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: MisterJackson

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: MisterJackson
I've always hated clear liqour, especially vodka. But Sat night, the girl I went out with kept drinking a vodka by "Stoli) (sp?). she talked me into trying it and it was REALLY good. Very smooth, none of that "smells and tastes like you're drinking rubbing alcohol" feeling.

So did you hit it or not?

- M4H

Yes, but I paid a high price. She took me back to her place and made me watch a chick flick first (Love Actually). It was well worth it though because she said "I'm not looking for a relationship, this is just animal attration. I hope you're okay with that."......ummmmm fvck yeah!

It's bad too because she's new here (came down from Michagan a month ago) and works with my ex gf! Revenge fvck FTW!

:high5;



- M4H

 

[krunchykrome]

Originally posted by: Oyeve
Grey Goose is the most overrated vodka in the world. They make it look all fancy and foreign. Look up it's origins and you would be shocked and surprised.

I am a Stoli man.

It could be made in New Jersey for all I care. IMO, it's the best tasting vodka out there.

 

[Pantoot]

If you like Grey Goose try Costco's Kirkland branded vodka. I bet you will find that it tastes very similar to Grey Goose. (As in exactly like it, without the expense)

If it is a gift though you are better off just buying something else.

 

[MisterJackson]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: MisterJackson

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: MisterJackson
I've always hated clear liqour, especially vodka. But Sat night, the girl I went out with kept drinking a vodka by "Stoli) (sp?). she talked me into trying it and it was REALLY good. Very smooth, none of that "smells and tastes like you're drinking rubbing alcohol" feeling.

So did you hit it or not?

- M4H

Yes, but I paid a high price. She took me back to her place and made me watch a chick flick first (Love Actually). It was well worth it though because she said "I'm not looking for a relationship, this is just animal attration. I hope you're okay with that."......ummmmm fvck yeah!

It's bad too because she's new here (came down from Michagan a month ago) and works with my ex gf! Revenge fvck FTW!

:high5;



- M4H

HA HA, Thanks....I guess you "Married Men" have to live vicariously through us single young studs ....LOL

 

[BillyBatson]

Originally posted by: ggnl
It's my duty as a Texan to recommend Tito's Handmade Vodka in every liquor thread.

haha. i use to work at trader joes and we sell it there. i am sorry i don't care how good it might be it is under $20 a bottle and it has a plastic cap with a copper "chrome" finish to it.

most ppl didn't get what i was asking for so i am updating the OP

 

[Canai]

Originally posted by: Oyeve
Grey Goose is the most overrated vodka in the world. They make it look all fancy and foreign. Look up it's origins and you would be shocked and surprised.

I am a Stoli man.

QFT! :thumbsup:

 

[alien42]

a friend of mine who i would consider a vodka connoisseur said the best vodka he ever had was a russion black vodka. i am pretty sure it was blavod however it appears to only be available (in the US) in alaska.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: MisterJackson

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: MisterJackson

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: MisterJackson
I've always hated clear liqour, especially vodka. But Sat night, the girl I went out with kept drinking a vodka by "Stoli) (sp?). she talked me into trying it and it was REALLY good. Very smooth, none of that "smells and tastes like you're drinking rubbing alcohol" feeling.

So did you hit it or not?

- M4H

Yes, but I paid a high price. She took me back to her place and made me watch a chick flick first (Love Actually). It was well worth it though because she said "I'm not looking for a relationship, this is just animal attration. I hope you're okay with that."......ummmmm fvck yeah!

It's bad too because she's new here (came down from Michagan a month ago) and works with my ex gf! Revenge fvck FTW!

:high5;



- M4H

HA HA, Thanks....I guess you "Married Men" have to live vicariously through us single young studs ....LOL

Married, not dead.

- M4H

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: ggnl
It's my duty as a Texan to recommend Tito's Handmade Vodka in every liquor thread.

damn right. i've got a bottle in the freezer right now.


need to get some fresh tonic and limes, though.

 

[Conky]

The best vodka is the cheapest vodka. Mix it with either Bloody Mary mix or Roses of Lime and you can't tell the cheap stuff from the "premium" brands.

 

[MixMasterTang]

Originally posted by: BillyBatson
it is my friends bday tomorrow and we are headed for Palm Springs for the weekend. One of the things i want to get him is a really good bottle of Vodka. We normally just buy the huge bottles of Grey Goose from Costco and we love it, nothing more in a vodka is really needed especially since we rarely drink it straight however i want an expensive bottle of vodka but at the same time a good one. One that we can drink straight is prob what i am looking for.
Not sure what stores would carry such things anyway other than Beverages & More in the San Fernando Valley. That is where i am headed to later so if anyone can tell me what to look for, a specific brand, or anything would help

-edit-

most of you said to go with GG. I do not WANT GG. I LOVE GG but it is like the Patron of the Tequila world, great tasting but common and not expensive (compared) to other ultra premium tequilas like Don Fernando which is upwards of $200 a bottle, or Milagro etc.
GG, Belvedere, Level, Chopin, etc are all good but they are all $40-50 (for the large costco bottles) i am looking to spend upwards of $200 on a single 750ml bottle

Picture of most of the alcohol i have at home right now, i obviously do not need more GG lol

Vodka isn't like tequila to where it get's better with age, or being aged in an oak barrel or something, so you're not going to find a 200 dollar bottle. The most I've seen a bottle cost is around 50 or 60 for Ultimat Vodka, don't know if it's any good or not.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Grey Goose is pretty much the top of the heap as far as vodkas go.

I drink it straight up after being shaken with ice. I wouldn't add mixer to GG that's for sure. That's what Skyy vodka is for.

And the poster above me is correct, vodka isn't aged so you aren't going to find uber expensive ultra premium vodkas. $50-60 is about the maximum I've seen.

 

[50cent1228]

Originally posted by: krunchykrome
Grey Goose


End of discussion

:thumbsup:

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: crownjules

Originally posted by: krunchykrome

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Anything at all + Brita filter.

- M4H

Really, what does that do when you filter it through a Brita?

A bunch of guys did a test, might be a YouTube video. They took a cheap $10 handle of store brand vodka, the kind that tastes like rubbing alcohol, and ran it through a Brita. After four filters, the vodka tasted pretty much like the more reputable brands. I can't remember if they compared it to something like Smirnoff or Grey Goose, although I want to say the later.

Yeah, but what do 4 Brita filters cost? Might as well just buy decent vodka and save yourself the trouble of filtering it.

 

[Dr. Detroit]

BevMo which does sell very high-end alcohol does not have any Vodka over the $65 price point.

See for yourself.
http://www.bevmo.com/productlist.asp?sa...tore%3A99&area=spirits&Ns=SalesPrice|1

Vodka is not aged so it will never be as expensive tequila, scotch, or bourbon's.

Ketl One Lemon is my favorite for doing Vodka shots but I prefer Tequila in every way.

 

[BillyBatson]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Grey Goose is pretty much the top of the heap as far as vodkas go.

I drink it straight up after being shaken with ice. I wouldn't add mixer to GG that's for sure. That's why Skyy vodka is for.

eh we still mix it youc an tell a difference in drinks like vodka redbull, if y ou use even smirnoff, skyy, etc you can taste the alcohol more than if you use GG

i k now there are expensive Vodkas out there but i know Vodkas are different when it comes to quality, price doesn't = good and i asked this so i wouldn't spend $150 on a vodka that was worse than GG. I can live with it being just as good though