Origin and Contents of the Best Vodka Brands

Americana Luxury Vodka – Colts Neck, New Jersey Americana Luxury Vodka is an unflavored grain vodka that is quadruple distilled with water sourced at 300 feet below sea level. The grains included in Americana are wheat, barley, rye and corn. It is charcoal filtered seven times with a carbon block filter that is capable of filtering even tobacco smoke. Americana Luxury Vodka is distilled at a family distillery in Colts Neck, New Jersey at the Laird and Company Plant. It is the nation's oldest distillery. You'll notice the nod to American craftsmanship on the bottle whose main body is clear (signifying white) with tints of read and blue surrounding the corners. Americana received a "91, Exceptional, Gold Medal Rating" from the Beverage Testing Institute as well as a "Bronze Medal" and "People's Choice for Package of the Year" by the National Association of Contributors and "Package of the Year Award" by All Pak, Inc. Americana Luxury Vodka was introduced in the Fall of 2007. Dan Marino, Hall of Fame and retired Miami Dolphins quarterback is an investor.

1. O-N Vodka – Oregon Organic Nation Vodka is a premium organic vodka distilled from rye and grown in Etna, California. The finished product is an organic blend of rye (for sweetness), wheat and corn. O-N Vodka is produced organically: no pesticides, no fertilizers, ionizing radiation, non-potable water runoff, etc. Interesting, the label is produced on recycled paper and the label glue is not toxic.
2. Belvedere Vodka – Poland Premium vodka distilled from rye
3. Chopin Vodka – Poland Luxury vodka distilled from potatoes, named after Polish composer Frederic Chopin. Seven (7) pounds of potatoes are used to make just one (1) bottle.
4. VeeV Liqueur – South America Luxury vodka substitute made from organic Acai berries
5. Stolichnaya Vodka – Russia Distilled from winter wheat in Russia’s oldest distillery using pure glacial waters. Herbal and pine bouquet
6. Bak’s Zubrowka Bison Grass Vodka – Poland Distilled from potatoes and artesian well water with a hint of bison grass
7. Absolut Vodka – Sweden Distilled from winter wheat
8. Finlandia Vodka – Finland Distilled from barley and glacier water, silky texture, medium weight body, a bit harsh yet warm and provides a smooth finish
9. Grey Goose Vodka – France Quality vodka distilled from French wheat with impeccable clarity and supple medium weight body. Crisp, clean and smooth finish.
10. Hangar One Vodka – Alameda, CaliforniaPot-distilled from quality viognier grapes then blended into column still mid-western wheat vodka at the Alameda Naval Air Station. Soft, aromatic and smooth.
11. Ketel One Dutch Vodka – Netherlands Distilled from pure wheat in an alembic copper pot, a method reserved for fine scotches and cognacs. Citrus and toasted cereal aromas. Sweet and spicy flavor first ftaste.
12. Luksusowa Potato Vodka (lux-sus-ova) – Poland Distilled from potatoes with hint of herbs and caramel
13. Cristall Vodka – Russia Distilled from winter wheat and glacial waters with hints of chocolate and vanilla
14. Original Polish Vodka – Poland Distilled from rye, crystal clear with lightweight, satiny smooth body with a caramel bouquet.
15. Pearl Vodka – Western Canada Distilled from wheat, is brisk and refreshing with soft creamy aromas
16. Purus Vodka – Italy Luxury vodka distilled from organic Italian wheat
17. Rain Vodka – Kentucky Distilled from yeast and organically grown corn with hint of fruit and toffee
18. Van Hoo Vodka – Belgium Distilled from grain and spring water. Bouquet of citrus cocoa and grain. Taste of quinine and lemon.
19. Van Gogh Vodka – Netherlands Distilled using mostly wheat, some barley and corn in a copper potstill for extra smoothness. Citrus taste, silky texture.
20. Vox Vodka – Netherlands Distilled from wheat said to have a weightless body and clean palate (taste)
21. 360 Vodka – United States Luxury vodka distilled from grain

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