What grain is used for vodka?

What grains are used to make vodka?

Vodka is a distilled beverage that can be made from any starch or sugar-rich fermentable agricultural material. Traditionally made from potatoes, most vodka today is produced from grains such as sorghum, corn, rye or wheat and molasses.

What grain makes the best vodka?

Our Favorite Wheat Vodkas

  • 8 Russian Standard Platinum. Neutral & Grain. …
  • 7 Grey Goose Vodka. Neutral. …
  • 6 Russian Standard Vodka. Grain. …
  • 5 OYO Vodka. Grain & Sweet. …
  • 4 Ketel One Vodka. Grain & Rich. …
  • 3 Wheatley Vodka. Rich & Grain. …
  • 2 Absolut Vodka. Grain & Neutral. …
  • 1 Chopin Wheat Vodka. Grain & Neutral.

Is Ketel One made with potatoes?

The smooth mouthfeel and – crazy for a vodka, we know – character of Ketel One Vodka starts with wheat. Only the finest quality, 100% GMO-free Winter Wheat, grown in Europe, naturally.

Which is better corn or grain vodka?

Grain vodka also has less inherent flavor when compared to potato vodka, although corn vodka is the least flavorful. Since it has less flavor than potato vodka, grain vodka is often used in mixed drinks and cocktails.

Is Smirnoff vodka made with potatoes?

The classic preparation is performed using grain or potatoes, The grains or potatoes based vodka has a neutral flavor profile.

List of vodkas.

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Brand Country / Region Base
Vodka 14 United States Organic corn and rye
Smirnoff Many countries (originally Russian) Grain

What vodkas are made with corn?

The Top Vodkas Made from Corn

  • 8 Tito’s Vodka. Neutral. …
  • 7 Crystal Head Vodka. Sweet & Harsh. …
  • 6 Cutler’s Vodka. Sweet & Rich. …
  • 5 Smithworks American Made Vodka. Neutral. …
  • 4 Prairie Organic Vodka. Neutral & Grain. …
  • 3 Big Spring Spirits Vodka. Grain & Neutral. …
  • 2 Stolichnaya Gluten Free. Neutral & Grain. …
  • 1 Nikka Coffey Vodka. Neutral & Rich.