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Smoke Lab Aniseed Vodka

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Smoke Lab Aniseed Vodka

Something different for vodka drinkers… a category of people who don’t want different things. What could go wrong?
Overall Rating: ★★☆

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Haku Vodka

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Haku Vodka

The Japanese approach to vodka has created a very good product. I wonder, however: is it possible to create a truly great product?
Overall Rating: ★★☆

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Whicked Pickle Whiskey

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Whicked Pickle Whiskey

Look: I couldn’t not try it. If you’ve ever pined for a spirit that tastes like condiments, this is for you.
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Khor Ukrainian Vodka

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Khor Ukrainian Vodka

I’m all for the concept of voting with dollars, and buying Khor seems like well-intentioned activism. I only wish I liked the vodka better!
Overall Rating: ★☆☆

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Belvedere Smogory Forest

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Belvedere Smogory Forest

It’s “fancy,” certainly, but I’m always impressed when upmarket vodkas back up an elevated price with elevated substance. This is a bottle worth purchasing.
Overall Rating: ★★☆

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Stoli Elit

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Stoli Elit

I’m not going to say that you can safely ignore anything calling itself a “luxury vodka,” and it’s not like people won’t enjoy this, but in a saturated market being good enough isn’t enough.
Overall Rating: ★☆☆

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Beluga Allure Russian Vodka

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Beluga Allure Russian Vodka

It’s been some time since we saw a Vodka around these parts. Time to dig into one that turned out to be surprisingly good!
Overall Rating: ★★★

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Fifty Pounds Gin

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Fifty Pounds Gin

A sophisticated gin that made a middling first impression. However, it grew on me like a moss once I learned how to make it shine.
Overall Rating: ★★☆

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Purity Vodka

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Purity Vodka

Together, let's learn about what counts as a "distillation." No better place to start than with a vodka claiming to be distilled 34 times.
Overall Rating: ★★☆

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Zubrowka Bison Grass Vodka

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Zubrowka Bison Grass Vodka

Ass, gas, or grass? On the basis of what's in the bottle, Zubrowka makes a really good case for joining team grass.  
Overall Rating: ★★☆

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Russian Standard Gold Vodka

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Russian Standard Gold Vodka

If you like vodka, I haven't yet tasted one better. A very reasonable price should make this an essential buy if you don't have some already.
Overall Rating: ★★★

 

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Chopin Potato Vodka

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Chopin Potato Vodka

Potato vodka: turns out it's a hell of a lot like regular vodka. This stuff is serviceable, but it certainly isn't in the upper echelon of fine spirits.
Overall Rating: ★☆☆

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Reyka Icelandic Vodka

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Reyka Icelandic Vodka

Reyka is a lot like Bjork: Icelandic and bizarre. If you don't know anything about how they make this stuff, it's definitely worth a read.
Overall Rating: ★★☆

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Square One Cucumber Vodka

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Square One Cucumber Vodka

It's fun to be wrong. Although I've crapped on flavored spirits before, the Square One Cucumber is as cool as a... well... you know.
Overall Rating: ★★★

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Stolichnaya Vodka

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Stolichnaya Vodka

Stoli? We're doing regular-ass Stoli? You bet we are. Let's see how Roger Sterling's drink of choice holds up under some serious scrutiny. 
Overall Rating: ★☆☆

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Luksusowa Vodka

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Luksusowa Vodka

A challenging vodka to spell and pronounce, and an equally challenging vodka to enjoy an entire glass of. A good study in how temperature can drastically change the taste and character of a spirit. 
Overall Rating: ★☆☆

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Absolut Oak

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Absolut Oak

Up next: a weirdo liquor that defies categorization and begs for a reason to exist on the shelf. Much to my surprise, it turns out it ain't all that bad!  Overall Rating: ★☆☆

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St. George All Purpose Vodka

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St. George All Purpose Vodka

St. George shouldn't be able to do so many things well, but one of their standout products is this affordably priced and superbly crafted vodka. If you typically use vodka in lighter, fruitier drinks, you need a bottle of this.  Overall Rating: ★★★

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Tito's Handmade Vodka

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Tito's Handmade Vodka

Tito's might be questionable with respect to whether it's handmade or not. It's unquestionably a good mixer at a price point that makes it a no-brainer when it comes to choosing a house vodka.  Overall Rating: ★★☆

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Belvedere Vodka

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Belvedere Vodka

Maybe being a vodka for gin drinkers is something of a dubious selling point, but I buy Belvedere because it's actually distinctive. If you're normally dismissive of the spirit category, this is a good product that could lead to a difference of opinion.  
Overall Rating: ★★☆

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