Vodka Taste Test #3 - Another 8 of the Best Reviewed
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
- I reviewed 8 more vodkas including Vikingfjord, Double Cross, Shevkoff, Exclusiv 1, Iceberg, Lithuanian Black Edition, Moscow Gold "Black Diamond Edition" & White Gold "Black Edition". They are all quality picks, but there were a few that stuck out as exceptional.
If your favorite is not shown here, check my previous two "Vodka Taste Test" videos.
As of 04-25-2014, my current bottle count stands at 1,322 total bottles. I have 847 different ones in the bar & another 475 in back stock. I've now been actively collecting for the last two decades and what started as a small basic home bar has transformed (with the help & understanding of my wonderful wife) into what I think is a pretty nice collection. Thank you for watching and sharing in my hobby.
Cheers!
apetor
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I am from Canada and I'll tell you, Iceberg is one of the best vodkas I've tried. And only cost $27 or so for a 750 ml bottle. Good stuff!!
I am from Poland and i'll tell you: Stolichnaya, Wyborowa, Russian Standard and Chopin are much better, my Friend:)
Yesterday i've buy "Stolichnaya" (1,75L) for 115Pln = +/- 32 U$D...
27$ for a 750 i would buy 100 of them.. I pay 430 NOK for 750ml
Inflation update: $29.75 CAD now. I agree, good stuff!
Taking a swig of iceberg from Canada tonight with you. I like how you go into detail unlike multi million view videos where they have fancy expensive camera's and have "professionals" on. You're just a genuine man who loves his vodka. I also live in Ontario so there's always a steady supply
Thank you and cheers!
Come back to this once and awhile! So glad you enjoyed the Iceberg! Very distinct vodka.
thank you for your contribution to the vodka society, you have helped me find all of my favorite vodkas. bravo
So apetor has a very good taste in vodka?
Hi from Texas! First time watching. Enjoyed your simple vibe (picked up no snootiness on the palate lol). Your thoughts on Ukranian Shevkoff Black Ultra Premium (black bottle) vs Luxury Ultra premium (clear bottle) both Specs Texas. We have not tried the Luxury only black bottle. Please advise differences subtleties specific likes vs scratches you noticed in your opinion? Many thanx and Ciao!
What about the Costco Brand? I have heard that it is made in the same plant as Grey Goose is that true.
I love these video's. I really like how you don't let price influence your opinion. I was really disappointed in the Double Cross. I was expecting so much more. IMO, over priced houch!
Thank you
St. George distillery in California has a pear based vodka that's one of the best I've ever tasted
Shevkoff is my absolute favorite. The rep at Specs here in Texas told me 2 shots is all he needs and he was about 6'4" and 300+ lbs. Well...I'm 6'2" and 255 and tested that theory. He was correct, I took 3 shots and was toast. If not Shevkoff, then Tito's is just as incredible!
Geoff Adam .... nice! Well I just left specs in Texas. I was referred to shevkoff as well. I am making martinis tonight for the ufc fights. The Ukrainians say they make the best vodka. We shall see!
Hey after seeing this one, there was one vodka that I kind of missed. It's a low-price vodka (about 18 euros) but it has a really really nice bottle (in my opinion) and I really wanted to know how you would review that one. I'm talking about Pravda (I really like the name as well).
How can you have a great Vodka tasting without Zyr? Incredible stuff
Zyr is not in my area but I'll see if I can get hold of a bottle eventually.
Cheers!
iceberg is great for the price id take it over Smirnoff any day
$10 for imported exclusive 1 ? how is that even possible? i live in france (lot closer to moldova than the states !) and we would pay at least €17 or €18 for that here !
Capitalism my brother. Or money laundering
I've been enjoying your videos! I picked up a new vodka the other day that I think is a good one called... "eight degrees". It's made in the Netherlands. I'd like to know your opinion on that one.
Sorry, but that must be another one that hasn't made it to my area. If it does, I'll let you know.
Cheers!
After more tasting, I would have to say 'eight degrees' is well worth including in an upcoming video. I got it at Total Wine. Tastes clean and pure and no burn or bite.
WOW i have never ever seen any of those vodkas
Do they sell iceberg here in Texas?
Ruben Gonzalez,I heard it is just now coming into Texas. So hopefully within 2-3 months it'll be on our retail shelves.Cheers!
Unable to find the white gold vodka in my area, Long Island NY, any idea where to find it?
as a person new to vodka I would appreciate it if you would line up the bottles at the end from best to worse.
I understand your request, but I don’t rank bottles since taste is so subjective. I try to focus on giving you accurate tasting notes and let you decide which one appeals to you. Thanks for watching and cheers!
Ahh, I thought you were from TX since you had Enchanted Rock in your first vodka taste test. Have you ever compared 100-proof vodkas? I know Spec's has Stoli 100, Belvie Intense 100, Seagrams Platinum 100, and Absolut 100.
+Raquel Foster - I am from Texas but I have not sampled any of those yet. If I ever add those, I'll keep your video idea in mind. Cheers!
The only vodka that has ever made me sick is that White Gold Black edition. Any reason why? I tried it twice. The first time I thought I had too much of it and didn't blame the brand. Months later I tried again because I actually did like it. I only had half of a small glass on ice and both times I was ill for days after. What is in it that I should be avoiding? No other liquor of any kind has ever done that to me before.
That's odd, but maybe there's something in it (most likely fusel oils, or additives) that your body is allergic to or doesn't process easily. Certain countries allow small amounts of additives like glycerol, citric acid and sugar to help with the mouthfeel and drinkability. Cheers!
@@LiquorHound Thanks for the reply. I thought either there must be something different or special in it that my body doesn't like, or it's making lots of people sick. I'm not allergic to anything -- that I know of. If no one else is having a problem, it must just be my system/body that doesn't like it. I've tried many others that I thought had the same basic stuff and nothing like that happened. Weird...
Can you try Zyr Vodka? It's crazy you said Exclusiv 1 would beat alot with it being 10 dollars lol. That's how I know you're objective and not some elitist. I was wondering if you would recommend Heavy Water over Enchanted Rock? I found them both and I'd rather try just one.
***** - If I can find a bottle of Zyr, I'll add it to my next vodka review list. As for Enchanted Rock or Heavy Water, I'd go with Heavy Water. Cheers!
Did you find the double cross vodka at specs also? I live in Texas and I cant find double cross anywhere. Please help thanks
Ruben Gonzalez,I've seen it at Spec's, Total Wine and Goody Goody here in Texas.Cheers!
Glad you enjoyed the Iceberg! Keep up the great work as always, cheers!
Thank you again Jon!
Cheers!
how come so many bottles of alcohol that are imported have the labels written in english.Shouldn't they be in whatever language of the places that those bottles are flown/shipped over from?
tweevers2 - They want it to be consumer friendly so they can sell the product regardless of which country it's going to. Cheers!
Vikingfjord is obviously the best Vodka you can generally get. Fuck Absolute, 360, Belvedere or Grey Goose. I trust my good man apetor.
Why you never reviewed Hammer & Sickle?
I have a good idea. Why don't you bring in a very common cheaper alcohol that everyone is used to so that we have a basis of what you are comparing to.
When I sample a vodka, I'm basically noting any flaws and then taking the positives of it and seeing how those add up in comparison to some of the best vodkas I've had to date (Jewel of Russia Ultra, Beluga Gold Line & Kauffman Private Collection '05 come to mind). I also take those vodka notes and compare them to what I feel my "perfect" vodka would be. Which would be one that is silky, soft and creamy, with a subtle malt or vanilla, no noticeable "rubbing alcohol" but with a touch of warmth. Depending on the base ingredient, it may also have a rich grain note that intermingles with those other flavors, but either way it would have a long, non-drying finish. Now I may never find that vodka, but I think everyone has an idea of their own "perfect" spirit.
Of course you can simply pick the "common vodka" of your choice from either of my previous two Vodka tasting videos to see where they stand with me (Ciroc, Grey Goose, Ketel One, Absolut, etc...).
Cheers!
Can't go wrong with Lithuanian vodka.
I don't like the taste of rubbing alcohol or ethanol that you usually get with vodka.
+Freddie Slaughter - That's a sign of an inferior distillation in my book, and I don't enjoy it either. Cheers!
Did you try SKYY ? it's very popular
was literally looking for skyy cuz im about to drink it lol, was disappointed not to find it in one of Liqhounds vids
is there any way you can give us a review of the bottom shelf vodka and tell us which is the best
+aqua 1976 - I'll see what I can do. Cheers!
have you ever heard of taaka vodka
+aqua 1976 - Yes I have. I wasn't impressed with it the one time I tried it. I came away feeling there were much higher quality vodkas available for just a few dollars more. Monopolowa being one of them, and it was my go-to vodka back in the day. But maybe I'll include Taaka in my low end vodka video that I'll shoot soon. Cheers!
i have never heard of that brand there is also bartons ,popov,aristocrat,and majorska
Have you reviewed the Shevkoff black?
+Arman Ram - I haven't, since I don't think I've seen that one around me. Cheers!
Is Royal Dragon Vodka something you consider on tasting?
I would but it's not available in my area.
Cheers!
Does anybody know about DQ Vodka or FIrestarter vodka?
Want to buy a gift for someone.
What is your favorite sipping vodka?
+Freddie Slaughter - For the money, it's Beluga Transatlantic (which I can still get) or even their standard vodka. If you don't mind $100+, the Beluga Gold Line or Jewel of Russia Ultra are great choices. I would say Kauffman Private Luxury Collection, but it's getting hard to find. Cheers!
What website did you get the double cross vodka at?
I actually found my Double Cross vodka locally at a store called Spec's.
Cheers!
www.drinkupny.com/Double_Cross_Vodka_p/s1136.htm
So, in conclusion...they're all good.
Bob Mob - They were but some were better than others (specifically the Moscow Gold "Black Diamond Edition" and the White Gold "Black Edition"). We don't have time to waste reviewing nasty spirits. ;) Cheers!
As a broke college student is always my first choice 2 for 20 n taste higher class then anything under 30 bucks
Do everyday vodcas,most common well known.
Has anybody tried Finlandia? how does it compare to the better vodkas?
its actually pretty decent I like iceburg vodka as my fave but me and my buddies always drank finnlandia
The jewel of Russia Black label ultra. Vodka.that's the one that Keanu Reeves had on John wick part two.
im only here for the vikingfjord
review burnettes vodka next! hahahaha
Burnett's won a bronze medal at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits competition.
did you ever try GTV
I have not tried GTV. That's another one that hasn't made it into my area.
Cheers!
Wow...
Does Russia make the best tasting vodka?
Best Vodka - Heavy Water from Sweden, any Russian Standard from Russia, Dry Fly from Washington, Reyka from Iceland,
Oryza from Louisiana. the best vodkas are distilled from grain - wheat, rye, barley, rice, any combination thereof.
corn and potato vodkas can take a hike. Sky, and Titos, are forgettable.
why? what makes corn potatoe bad?
Good Vodka not smells.
s u drunk yeht
Lol, not yet… but I’m feelin’ something. 😋 Cheers!
@LiquorHound haha respect! Cheers mate!
What is your favorite sipping vodka?
Of all time would be my Kauffman Luxury Private Collection bottle. But for what I can still find on the shelf, I’d probably still go with Beluga Gold Line or their less expensive “Transatlantic Racing” release.