What's you favorite vodka?

[msimons]

Those are ok, but my real preference is Pearl Vodka, from Canada.
It has a silky texture and great taste, not overly clean.

Next is Gvori, from Poland.

Always very dry, with a twist.

Although after the first one, doesn't much matter.

Used to have vodka blind taste tests with friends, its a good way to learn them. But limit it to like five.

It helped at a dive bar when I told them the Stoli they served me wasn't Stoli.
They gave up and opened a new bottle.

[UCBeau]

I've been going through a 3L of Roth for the past few months, and also have some Tito's for special occasions. Just taking a break from the Grey Goose and Ketel for a while.

[magiciansampras]

Originally Posted by UCBeau

I've been going through a 3L of Roth for the past few months

Past few months? That would last maybe two weeks in my household.

[magiciansampras]

Originally Posted by msimons

Those are ok, but my real preference is Pearl Vodka, from Canada.
It has a silky texture and great taste, not overly clean.

Next is Gvori, from Poland.

Damn, another two to try.

Originally Posted by msimons

Always very dry, with a twist.

Very dry indeed. Too much Vermouth gives me a headache. I must be half Russian.

Originally Posted by msimons

Although after the first one, doesn't much matter.

Agreed. After 1 martini they could give me gin instead and I wouldn't know the difference. After 2 and they could give me gasoline and I wouldn't know the difference.

[msimons]

Actually by "very dry" I mean NO vermouth.
Think that definition is bar tender standard.

[magiciansampras]

Originally Posted by msimons

Actually by "very dry" I mean NO vermouth.
Think that definition is bar tender standard.

The last bar I was at (Rasika in DC - excellent Indian food), the guy pour a drop of vermouth into the martini shaker and then wiped it out, then he poured my grey goose. I appreciate the care.

[kyla445]

I find Belvedere pretty good.

[Eastbay1K]

Hangar One. Nothing else even close.

[magiciansampras]

Originally Posted by kyla445

I find Belvedere pretty good.

Welcome to FT!

[BamaVol]

In the past couple years, I've bought Svedka, Sky, Olifant (Dutch) and Stoli. My kids complain unless it's Stoli. I don't understand why, since it always gets mixed with something fruity. I don't drink that much of it anyway.

[Jimmy O's]

My buddy owns a brew pub in SBP (isnt that a great thing?) and he had a bottle of Russian Standard dropped off last week by a distributor. About time they brought it here- I wont have to carry it back in my suit cases any more.

[gaugeguy]

I really like Finlandia. IMHO, I think it is better than Grey Goose

[slomrtwo]

Blue Ice, from good 'ol idaho potatoes

[slidergirl]

I'm a vodka on the rocks kind of girl. My favorite place to visit is Red Square at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Hundreds of vodkas to try out. They've turned me on to some yummies. Like at a sushi bar when I say "just give me what you want", I tell they bartenders at RS, "Just give me your favorites". I usully end up buying at least one bottle at Earl's Discount Liquor to bring home. Right now, I have sitting in the house:

Zyr - from Russia - wheat and rye
Ultimat - from Poland - grain and potato
Ultimat Black Cherry
Hanger One - from California
AND:
Vodka 7000 - from Park City, UTAH

Yes, UTAH. Some guys started up a micro-distillery. They first did a rye whisky and just started a vodka. They do handcrafted, small batch product. The vodka is grain-based, using oats. It has a nutty, smooth taste. If you're ever in Utah, hit one of the State Liquor Store and buy a bottle!!
One thing about the Ultimat: The crystal bottle alone is worth buying them! The straight vodka is a colbalt blue and the black cherry is a dark red.

[uammiler]

Grey Goose for me. For flavored vodka, Charbay is great...