The World's Best Vodka vs. My Top 10 Under $40
Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль
Lol, let me first apologize for my spoiled dog that can be heard a few times in the background. He could hear me through the door and was just letting me know that I was running late with the treats.
Okay, now onto the task at hand. So, I wanted to find out how much separation there was between what is regarded as “The World’s Best Vodka” - the $200 Kauffman Private Collection Luxury Vodka and some of my favorite low end and mid-range priced vodkas. To do this, I selected 5 of my favorite “Under $20” and 5 more “Under $40” vodkas to be tasted side-by-side with a bottle of the rare Kauffman Private Collection. What makes the Kauffman PC so good (and the reason it’s so hard to find) is that it’s only created in years when the crops/grains are of exceptional quality. Unfortunately, this apparently hasn’t happened much since 2009, so finding a bottle can be a real challenge. The contenders for this were split into two sides. In the “Under $20” we have the $17 Reyka from Iceland, $11 Exclusiv 1 from Moldova, $11 Sobieski from Poland, $17 Stolichnaya from Russia, $17 Tito’s from Indiana/Austin, and the $11 Monopolowa from Austria was an alternate. In the “Under $40” we have $27 Grey Goose from France, $30 Beluga “Transatlantic Racing Edition” from Russia, $40 Belvedere “Intense Unfiltered 80” Diamond Rye from Poland, $40 Chase from England, $35 Imperia from Russia, and the $30 Moscow Gold “Black Edition” from Russia was my alternate there.
In the end I hope we all have a better understanding of what the different price levels of vodka have to offer and how some educated purchases can help bridge the price gaps. I'd also like to note that while there's some amazing values in the less expensive vodka brands, you're also more likely to run into batch variance (quality) issues in the "Under $20" category than in the mid-range "Under $40." So, keep that in mind when making your purchases. As mentioned in the video, here’s the link to my “LiquorHound's Best Spirits of 2019” kzread.info/dash/bejne/Yo2aqbOacpu2m5s.html
I am a Certified Specialist of Spirits that’s also been accredited by the Tequila Regulatory Council (CRT). I've been actively collecting and learning about spirits for the last 26 years and what started as a small basic home bar has transformed (with the help and understanding of my wonderful wife) into a collection of over 2,500 bottles. I appreciate you watching my KZread videos and sharing in my passion and if you want even more content, please join us at my Patreon channel www.patreon.com/liquorhound. There you can become a supporter and get access to special giveaways, some secret tips, my Patreon only video library, and you'll receive a new review every Thursday. As always, thank you and please remember to drink responsibly. Cheers!
Пікірлер: 800
Fun fact: all of the pricier vodkas are usually in very tall bottles. That way, the only place they fit on a shelf is on top
@ranggafahmi8479
4 жыл бұрын
Make sense
@thelittyproductions
3 жыл бұрын
I’m gonna use this lol, thanks though we didn’t know that
@JD-go2qj
3 жыл бұрын
Ya don't say 🤔🤭
@MoonLight-qw8sz
3 жыл бұрын
Funny that the most expensive one is the shortest
@OLDMANGRG
3 жыл бұрын
Damn you even ruin KZread videos man you work overtime
Stoli 12:45 Titos 14:25 Grey Goose 17:45 Beluga 19:30 Belvedere 21:00
@bookaltd
3 жыл бұрын
Just adding the rest: 5:04 Kauffman Private Collection 8:33 Reyka 10:13 Exclusiv 11:36 Sobieski 16:20 Monopolowa 23:02 Chase 25:29 Imperia 26:41 White Gold Black
@GentlemenJack109
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@wanderingwade8877
3 жыл бұрын
@@bookaltd Thank you for your efforts!
@AlexFha_29
2 жыл бұрын
Wait beluga Is a cat
@mikehawk287
2 жыл бұрын
@@AlexFha_29 it's a type of whale.
Thanks for this video - I was so glad to see your assessment of the Belvedere. It's one of my favorites, and it was very validating to hear you describe how it tastes and feels. I can't explain it the way you can, but you were very spot on - thanks again.
@LiquorHound
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for sharing! Cheers!
Always a pleasure, LH. Definitely going to keep an eye out for that Belvedere.
I have always preferred Stoli and never understood why I disliked Grey Goose so much but now that you've explained the differences in taste it makes perfect sense to me. Thanks.
@jtb1649
2 жыл бұрын
can't stand taste of grey goose. try vesica vodka. half the price 10 times better
@HenshinFanatic
Жыл бұрын
Well of course Grey Goose is overpriced trash, what would the French know about proper vodka?
@kensmechanicalaffair
Жыл бұрын
Grey Goose taste like "you did alright"
@Mikgwerd
4 ай бұрын
Try the Kirkland Vodka from Costco, it's made by Grey Goose but it's cheaper and actually tastes better than Goose!
great video, great collection and thank you sir for sharing your knowledge about vodka. it would be great if you make video on each brands in details because you are great in explaining
Masterful connoisseur! Enjoyed the breakdowns of these fine vodkas!
You are truly the liquor hound, with no discrimination of clear or brown.
@LiquorHound
4 жыл бұрын
Lol, very nice! Cheers!
Thanks for the awesome review. I always feel a little blind when I get to the vodka section. Now I feel like i know what they have to offer and what I will look for.
Love it man, always enjoying your wisdom!
@LiquorHound
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you and cheers!
Great video Im not much of a vodka guy maybe I haven't given enough of them a try...Any experience with the Tanqueray Vodka?
@LiquorHound
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I haven’t tried it, so I guess I’ll have to soon. Cheers!
@cutlerylover
4 жыл бұрын
@@LiquorHound ok thanks for the reply, have a great day
@dezzolution
2 жыл бұрын
with lots of ice and fresh lemon juice...instant can drink. Sooo many different types...not how I like it though. TANQUERAY is king.
@Mexicanmike87
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Jeff crazy seeing you here, been a subscriber of yours for years you turned me onto the Chawly changer and it gets so much attention everytime i whip one of them out haha hope you're having a good day and have a great Thanksgiving.
@Gemminttrading
2 жыл бұрын
The tanq Sterling is a nice vodka for the price imo. Great video btw!
Great review. I realley appreciate the time and effort you put into it and I am not going to tell you the vodka you missed :) there are more spirits coming out yearly than we can learn. I subscribed by the way. Great job.
@LiquorHound
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you and cheers!
Stoli is incredibly unique with it’s pepper notes, very reminiscent of rye. Russian standard is one of my favorites for its smoothness and creamy finish. Sobieski for the price is incredibly clean, with almost no alcohol burn. Surprisingly i find very little pepper notes in Sobieski despite them advertising that it is distilled from rye.
@Frip36
Жыл бұрын
How do you like Lvov vodka?
Stoli is my go to, but I found a 1.75l of Sobieski for $20.00 so that's how I ended up here. Thanks, you do good work.
My first time watching your channel. Very well done review. Thank you.
@LiquorHound
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and for the comment! Cheers!
Polish vodka is best for me, Zubrowka. I also buy it for my Father, he likes it very much. It has a hint/spice of the bison grass. Always have a bottle at home. I feel very relaxed when i drink ca 1,5 deciliter. My Father drink ca 2 deciliter and feel good😃 Cheers Poland from Sweden. And Great channel👍
@LiquorHound
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comment and cheers!
@LastDrakkar82
4 жыл бұрын
Thank for cheers:) But "Purity Vodka" (i like "34") is muuuuuuuuuch better than "Żubrówka - White" (i like "Bison Grass" too, but i prefer "pure" vodka's still). If your father like Polish vodka's, buy "Chopin"! That's the world best vodka ever maded. Cheers Sweden, from Poland:)
@pandrzejkowicz
3 жыл бұрын
In Poland we also drink Żubrówka with apple juice. Surprise your father with this alternative :) and don't forget to put it to freezer first! (for few hours) You will be astonished :) Cheers mate :)
@Buckeye_4_Life_
3 жыл бұрын
Belvedere owns polish vodka. Hands down the best Polish vodka.
@Frip36
Жыл бұрын
@@pandrzejkowicz How do you like Lvov?
I can tell your a great taste tester and I can trust your review because you knew to clear your palate and use a new glass every time. Surprisingly not alot of alcohol reviewer's seem to understand the point of it. Also you diddnt pass out after taking 13 shots almost back to back lol.
Awesome review. very informative and honest.
Extremely well researched and presented
fantastic video, not only an introduction to theese particular bottles, but to vodka in general.
@LiquorHound
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks and cheers!
Doesn't spit them out. Now THAT'S how you do an alcohol tasting. Last tasting glass: "Now dis vogga isth stho gooo anna iluuvi."
That REYKA vodka is incredible. Only Vodka I can drink neat from a glass, even better with just ice. No smell, so clean, no burn.
@kensmechanicalaffair
Жыл бұрын
That's why I'm here, it's good, but not great.
@Frip36
Жыл бұрын
Embrace the burn.
@blackdogleg
11 ай бұрын
Spend some money...
I'm mostly a party-drinker when it comes to vodka and generally distinguish two types of that beverage - the one that makes you feel like you've swallowed a burning coal (ugh, Bols vodka anyone?) and the one that does not (Finlandia upwards). Although I gotta say some premium vodkas like Chopin can be appreciated by even a drink simpleton like me. I do love watching your stuff however, it is maddeningly entertaining to listen to you describe all the nuances of vodka while keeping it simple enough so that even a non-native like me can understand it. Subbed and upvoted!
@LiquorHound
3 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated and cheers!
I’m not a vodka drinker, but I need to buy some and wasn’t sure what to get. Thanks for steering me in the right direction.
Good stuff bud. You make this easy to watch. A great evening drink enjoy.
@LiquorHound
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you and cheers!
I am a whiskey drinker, but I find this extremely interesting
Wow, I learned more about vodka in about 30 minutes in two of your videos than I have ever known in my life. Great tools for figuring out vodkas to get for party mixers and sipping. I'm experiential , and love whiskey so I might try your recommendation for the intense Belvedere... In Michigan a distillery makes quite good small batch vodkas and whiskeys: Grand traverse distillery.
@LiquorHound
3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear! Guess I'll have to check out their spirits one day! Cheers!
The viscosity of a fluid is a measure of its resistance to deformation at a given rate. For liquids, it corresponds to the informal concept of "thickness": for example, syrup has a higher viscosity than water. -Had to google that :D
Luksusowa is an honorable mention, polish vodka.
Awesome review and now I wish I could try Kauffman. Guess I'll have to try the Beluga Gold, cheers!
Great video - thanks for the info 👍
@LiquorHound
4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Cheers!
Excellent vid !! Overview of Beluga was pristibe. Verified my thoughts on this bottle. Exceptional!¡
@LiquorHound
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you and cheers!
Excellent video😀
It's been years since I've watched this guys videos. Still amazed how much vodka he tests in one sitting. I learned about Sobieski from him and it's been a go to since
@LiquorHound
9 ай бұрын
Keep an eye out for Goodnight Loving. It did surprisingly well in my last blind competition! Cheers!
Thank you... Nice presentation. My favorite drink...
Wow! I was overwhelmed with an 8 variety Vodka tasting event not too long ago so I'm impressed with your lineup here. Could I get your opinion on where Russian Standard Platinum lines up with these? To the left of Kauffman or to the right?
@LiquorHound
3 жыл бұрын
The Russian Standard Platinum vodka is a solid choice and is widely available. It's definitely not to the level of this Kauffman, but I'd put it to the right with some of the big players. Thank you and cheers!
@dillspickles6934
2 жыл бұрын
@@LiquorHound would you put it above stolichnaya I'm currently drinking their 100 proof and out of absolut, ruskova,svedca and a few others I've tried stolichnaya so far gas been my favorite maybe my taste aren't nas advanced
Very helpful thank you.
This is so pleasant and relaxing I could fall asleep to it (in a good way!)
Top Alcohol Review/Analysis I've ever watched. Bravo. Subscribed.
Wow. Thorough and helpful.
@LiquorHound
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you and cheers!
I like seeing Sobieski on many of the best value vodka lists. I remember my introduction to it when my regular liquor store had it prominently displayed for $8. I bought it to give it a shot, and it has since been my go to vodka, though now in my market it has slowly climbed in price to $14.
I subscribed to your channel because I like How your reviews are new nonsense Straight to the point
@LiquorHound
3 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated! I’m glad you’re here and cheers!
Have you had the high west Oat vodka if so what do you think of it?
@LiquorHound
4 жыл бұрын
I haven’t but it sounds interesting (I imagine the oats come through a bit). Cheers!
Thanks for the review, always looking for affordable buys to fill my collection. Love your channel, keep it going. Btw I noticed for whiskey you haven't done a review on Highland Park 12 yr old, would love to see you review it. Possibly a comparison between the original older version and the newer Viking Honour.
@LiquorHound
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the suggestion, and I'll see what I can do. Cheers!
@showkase52
4 жыл бұрын
@@LiquorHound hey what do u think abou lovl from poland
I didn’t know much about vodka but after watching this video I learned a lot , I’m more of a Hennessy , whisky man but I enjoy some good tequila here and there . I’m gonna buy a bottle of Belvedere next time I drink . I subbed to the channel , thanks man !!
Liked and subscribed and hit the bell. so great review
@LiquorHound
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that and cheers!
My wife and I did a blind about 6 months ago: Grey Goose, Kirkland American, Skyy and Titos. Just neat, no ice. Titos won big, Kirkland and Skyy were in the middle and Grey Goose was way behind. Too much flavor we didn't care for. We drink on the rocks with a twist or in very dry martini.
I enjoyed watching this. I really got into vodka a few years ago. I initially got into Tito’s then started buying Ketel one and stolis. Although I buy Tito’s once in awhile for something different I buy stoli just about every time. Here In Pennsylvania it’s normally around $30 for 1.75ml. So it’s not expensive and it’s very smooth.
@jtb1649
2 жыл бұрын
there are a number of inexpensive vodkas that drink as well as the supposed top shelf picks. (1)Friis vodka usually $10.00 to 15.00 per bottle (2)vesica vodka $22.00 per 1.75 liter. excellent and very smooth.(3) Blue Ice vodka in original blue bottles ( very very smooth ) (4) stoli gold not always available but one of the first triple distilled. still a great drink. (5) Wheatley vodka from buffalo trace. distilled 9 times $22.00 per bottle. (6) Platinum vodka distilled 7 times around $20.00 or so for a 1.75 liter bottle. All of these vodkas drink extremely well without breaking a budget. i drink all of these with store bought ice . Let sit in glass for 30 seconds and enjoy each and every one of these. these are vodkas that this expert drinks regularly. i know my vodka.
I held the first liquor license with Sams Club in 1982. I owned a thirty one thousand square foot liquors for twenty years. Vodka, by definition, is odorless and tasteless. However, there is a distinct difference in quality. In my opinion, Russian Standard Gold is the best vodka for the money.
What are your thoughts on New Amsterdam and Ciroc? I find those two to be my favourites but I haven't tried that many yet.
@LiquorHound
2 жыл бұрын
They're a good starting point, but try some of these when you get a chance and see if they appeal to you. Cheers!
i have had most of them, and Beluga is the best one by a mile. for me its not even a discussion, it sets the standard for everything else. its personal for everyone but Beluga dances on your tongue like no other, i recommend this to everyone instead of the french stuff. great reviews, awesome to watch, cheers brother.
@LiquorHound
3 жыл бұрын
Yep! Thanks for the comment and cheers!
@globalpower6967
6 ай бұрын
@@LiquorHound There is only one real high quality vodka on your list, Beluga!!! All the rest are bad fakes!
@globalpower6967
6 ай бұрын
@@LiquorHound Russian Standard vodka takes second place after Beluga.
That's for your work, you are very professional and talented.
@LiquorHound
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being here and cheers!
Hi again! Since last time Ive tried a couple of vodkas: Koskenkorva and Renat! Koskenkorva is very good, such a fresh smell and a taste of bread, Renat is more green in character, but tastes more of ethanol. I always mix spirit with just water to keep the pure flavors. When it comes to vodka I also make drinks with coldbrewed green tea (no sugar of course). Cheers!
how do you decide what to drink on a given evening? I mean, i'd be so overwhelmed with that collection back there that I think i'd just stand there for hours and eventually realize it's midnight and go to sleep without having a nightcap!
@michaelcouch1251
3 жыл бұрын
I think my wife would divorce me on the spot if this was my stash. Lol We currently have a mutual understanding about me wanting the occasional drink, but all in all she thinks anyone who drinks is an alcoholic. I really do think she would fall in the floor and I would have to sift through my stash and find the McCormick to dump on her in an attempt to wake her.
@phasepanther4423
3 жыл бұрын
You spend your restless nights making a list of what you feel like drinking, then you pull out that list when you're not sure.
That kauffman vodka looks very interesting and intriguing lol
Where is Chopin and Zyr Zubrowka?
Outstanding video... I love vodka. Russian Standard is my current go to rn @ $18-19/5th. I really enjoyed your video. Thank you!
Great review. I too enjoy the Monopolowa as well as the Luksusowa, both potato based.
Good video. My go-to sipping vodka has been Stoli for decades, and glad you had a mention of my favorite vodka for martinis - Monopolowa, which many, many bars and restaurants place in the well-level. A slightly dirty Monopolowa martini and oysters after work is a great way to turn a bad day around. I am surprised to not see my least favorite vodka on your sample table - Ketel One. I can't do the heavy charcoal filtered taste.
Great insights as well
How would you compare the differences between vodkas with the differences between malt whiskies, much more subtle, I guess?
@LiquorHound
4 жыл бұрын
There’s a big difference since the wood maturation gives tons of flavors to whiskies that these don’t have. Good vodkas are about the soft subtleties and not the big flavors or high abv’s. Cheers!
From all I've had so far Tito's is my favorite at the moment. I didn't notice any rubbing alcohol smell and it had a nice warm smooth feel. I was very disappointed in Grey Goose, lots of rubbing alcohol smell and pretty harsh burn too. It's been a long time since I've had SKYY vodka. I remember liking it a lot. Looking forward to trying that one again. Surprised it didn't make the line up.
@mystriegames7674
2 жыл бұрын
I really agree about Grey goose it really suck!
@johnking4956
2 жыл бұрын
Tito’s sort of tastes like pennies tho, try ketel one
@johnking4956
2 жыл бұрын
Chilled it literally goes down like water
@takeoverboyz3514
Жыл бұрын
Tito’s makes me throw up everytime I drink it never puked off of greygoose or Belvedere which are basically the same to me
@Frip36
Жыл бұрын
@@takeoverboyz3514 Tito's makes me do backflips 10 at a time.
I'm new to spirits (mainly drink beer and just get whatever vodka they have at the bar if I do get a mix). This was great, I like smooth, something nice with soda water and lemon so looking forward to watching some more of your videos to get a better idea.
@LiquorHound
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being here and cheers!
Since Belvedere have discontinued their unfiltered rye, what's your opinion on their smogory forest and lake bartezek vodkas. How do they compare to the unfiltered rye?
@LiquorHound
3 жыл бұрын
Let me see if I can get those two and do a proper review. I will say, I think they messed up discontinuing that one. Thanks for the comment and cheers!
Hello. I bought a 1 liter vodka Gray Goose, its weight is 1760. Is it genuine?
Great video
Great video. I'd like to see you do the same concept with other spirits
@LiquorHound
4 жыл бұрын
That’s a good idea, but there probably will be more of a gap. Thanks for the comment and cheers!
Dr. Orloff. It will cure what ails ya! 😆 great job on the videos Liquor Hound
how is vodka so cheap in the US compared to here in europe where most of these are made, not fair !
@maixl8631
4 жыл бұрын
Andrew Bruce true :/
@varun009
4 жыл бұрын
No tax on exports in Eastern Europe and no tax on imports in America. Virtually no liquor tax is most states and (don't quote me) likely none on the federal level. They take their freedom seriously, sometimes to a fault, but I wouldn't mind giving up free Healthcare and other social services for cheap booze even if only for a week. America is best enjoyed in bits.
@dannihenson3420
4 жыл бұрын
Plastic bottles instead of glass and no tastebuds.
@yanke3564
3 жыл бұрын
Supply and demand
@tomaszgie509
3 жыл бұрын
Well, Sobieski in Poland costs now 8-9$ - 0.7l bottle. But how about Jameson whiskey? In Ireland where it's made is about 27eur - 0.7l. So how we have it here (PL) for 14-15eur?
Cheers LH! Now I'm drink also an Kauffman (but just a Soft - in this moment). Best regards, Joe from Hungary
You should try polish Wyborowa. It's made of 100% rye without any chemistry.
Nice review
Hello, my friend. I bought a 1 liter of Gray Goose vodka, its weight is 1760. Is it genuine?
I very much enjoyed your video. I haven't seen anyone breaking down vodka like yourself. I always have Stori ( half gal ) in my freezer. It's my everyday drink ( literally). How you feel about Elit & Chopin?
@LiquorHound
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you and I enjoy both of those vodkas. I reviewed the Elit and Chopin Wheat a while back here. kzread.info/dash/bejne/lKKCyryvl7LIl7Q.html Cheers!
@akikoyoshida5074
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I definitely check it out. Cheers!!
How many of these vodkas are sipped neat? Is it the majority of buyers? Minority? Tiny fraction?
Great vid
Great review compadre. My favorite is Tsarskara Zolotaya. Had it while in St. Petersburg. I enjoyed the peppery, smooth, and silky texture. I have not been able to find it in the US. Can you recomment something along these characteristics?
@LiquorHound
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! The one that jumps to mind was the Belvedere Intense Unfiltered, but it’s getting a little harder to find now that it’s no longer part of their core lineup. They have an “Intense” version currently, but it’s chill-filtered. I haven’t had that one yet, but will pick it up soon to compare to my “Unfiltered” one. Cheers!
@proudbacteria1373
Жыл бұрын
@@LiquorHound If you are interested the most popular vodka producer currently in Russia in terms of price to quality is Saranskiy. It produces a wide line up of vodkas. The most recognised brand in their line-up is organic vodka "Чистые росы" which costs around $15. It is marketed as the first organic vodka in Russia. This brand is exported and might be available in USA but I'm not sure.
@LiquorHound
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for letting me know! I’ll see if I can find any in my stores/travels. Cheers!
Interesting picks, like your review, thank you. Interesting that you picked Monopolowa over Luksusowa, both potato distilled, but to my taste buds Luksusowa beats the other hands down especially, for mixed drinks. Surprised the Chopin didn’t make the cut to the other tier.
@LiquorHound
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment and for watching! Cheers!
Have you tried Purity vodka? and how is it compared to the cheaper ones?
@LiquorHound
3 жыл бұрын
I did and you can see two of them here. Cheers! kzread.info/dash/bejne/f6Vp08yjY6mYls4.html
Thoughts on Kettle one, I very much like the purity, if you would comment on the grains purity rather than when you taste it.
I'm a big Monopolowa fan. A fantastic vodka for cocktails. For a sipper the Jean Marc XO is my number one pick. Expensive but worth every penny.
@LiquorHound
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah I’ve always loved Jean Marc XO as well. Cheers!
My favorite Sobieski and select vodka can be bought in South Africa, where I currently live
Wow 👏 absolutely wonderful detailed and knowledgeable review! What about Kettle One ? I personally thinks it's much better then GreyGoose and Ciroc
Now if there is anything i have learnt from watching all of liquorhound videos is that when Chris takes a first sip of any alcohol spirit and says 'WOW' , thats usually all i need hear and comfimation for me to go out and get that bottle. Thanks Chris 🙂
@LiquorHound
4 жыл бұрын
Lol, thanks and cheers!
With your liquor collection being over 2500 bottles and hundreds of them being opened bottles, do you worry about any of them going bad/losing freshness? How long would u say an open bottle should be drank after being opened?
@LiquorHound
4 жыл бұрын
If you don't do anything to them, you'll probably get 6 months to a year without losing noticeable flavor. I use a argon tank to fill/replace the oxygen trapped in my open bottles. For smaller home bars you can just use a wine preserver spray (like "Private Preserve"). You can buy them from Amazon for about $10 and they say you can get 120 uses out of one. They recommend a 1 sec. spray followed by 3-4 small bursts, but when I was using them I sprayed them heavy (2 seconds long and 3-4 short bursts), so I only got 70-80 good seals per can. The key to using gas is that you do not disturb/move the bottle once it's gassed (which will disrupt the gas layer). Here's an old video of mine where I talked about oxidation and the spray (starts at the 4:22 mark): kzread.info/dash/bejne/iIuNu6mMZNq5pLQ.html . To see the larger argon tank that I use, here's a video that shows my setup (starts at the 10:18 mark): kzread.info/dash/bejne/qHudxY-Yk6ybdrA.html . Cheers!
Discovered a Texas Vodka that is a very small batch product called Tower Vodka that is only distributed by total Wine about 22-25 dollars for 1.75 liter bottle very smooth. I Enjoy your videos.
I love your vodka tasting videos! It would be interesting to hear your thoughts on regular old Smirnoff in relation to these. I personally think that Smirnoff is a bit underrated, at least if you like a vodka with a focus on the lemon peel flavour that goes into more or a bitterish lemon pith carateristic still with a bit of sweetness. But then again me being in Europe I am not going to get the same Smirnoff that you are getting in the US, so who knows.
@LiquorHound
4 жыл бұрын
That does sound tasty, but I agree you might have received a good batch. The bottle I have is just okay. Thanks for the comment and cheers!
@stevencrawford7409
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment, I was wondering if someone had mentioned Smirnoff and was searching for the post. Thanks for replying LiquerHound.
@globalpower6967
6 ай бұрын
@@LiquorHound There is only one real high quality vodka on your list, Beluga!!! All the rest are bad fakes!
@globalpower6967
6 ай бұрын
Smirnov died a long time ago as a vodka brand, the Americans bought it and are selling a disgusting parody of vodka under this brand!
@globalpower6967
6 ай бұрын
1st place - Beluga 2nd place - Russian Standard 3rd place - hundreds of vodka brands produced in Russia!
Is a vodka cocktail with tomato juice intoxicating? Or is it neutralized (due to tomato juice)? Do you suggest with tomato juice or beer without alcohol?
@LiquorHound
Жыл бұрын
I think alcohol is alcohol. The only neutralizer is your body. So monitor your intake and drink high quality spirits to avoid the headaches associated with added sugars and poorly distilled spirits. Cheers!
Where do you find these Russian vodkas in the states i would like to try the Beluga and Stolichnaya
@LiquorHound
3 жыл бұрын
Most big stores will stock them here in the states. Check your local big chains. Cheers!
I'd have to grab some Tito's and try it while trying to taste what you're able to pick up... it's been my go to for a while, but I've never noticed those notes. I'm not much of a taste tester either, which may very well be the main thing... but i agree with Monopolova being on the list and Grey Goose being off, both of which have me taking a second guess at Tito's.
When I'm buying to drink at home, it's Exclusiv. When somebody else offers to buy, it's Stoli. On a few European airlines in business class, I like Ciroc. I've been gifted other way pricier ones, but none of them lived up to the price/value equation. I've been drinking ice cold vodka with a twist for fifty years.
@LiquorHound
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing and cheers!
Have you ever tried Rock Rose vodka out of Orkney it resembles gin (unsurprisingly enough they do do gin to) in the way that grey goose is but slightly more unique? I thought it was great if a little challenging, definitely a sipper and not a mixer.
@LiquorHound
4 жыл бұрын
Sounds interesting but I’ve never had it. If I see one, I’ll pick it up. Thank you and cheers!
What do you think about Black Cow Vodka or Crystal Head these are two of my favorites.
@LiquorHound
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve never had Black Cow, but the Crystal Skull bottle I bought when they first came out was not good. I think I may have just gotten unlucky with a bad batch, but I’m still hesitant about buying another one. Thanks for the comment and cheers!
@NoBadEnegry
4 жыл бұрын
@@LiquorHound absolutely! Love the videos Cheers to you as well!
Chocker! Once again the clock is closing in on 2 am and I'm only digging my own YT-hole deeper and deeper. And the hole is almost always filled with stuff I'm never gonna be able to learn or use in real life either.
@LiquorHound
3 жыл бұрын
Lol, that can happen! Cheers!
Have you ever tried Broken Shed Vodka ? Its from New Zealand and it is in the same price range as Grey Goose but its way much better... whats you’re opinion ?
@LiquorHound
4 жыл бұрын
I haven't but if I can get a bottle, I'll include it in my next Vodka comparison video. Cheers!
@sjoerd7624
4 жыл бұрын
LiquorHound looking forward to it :)
@hecatombhenbaneharuspex6303
4 жыл бұрын
Anything is better than grey goose nowadays.
Excellent video! My favorite these days is Nemiroff from Ukraine. Triple distilled from wheat.
On an evening out drinking socially I’ll buy slightly more expensive vodka than normal and all I notice is it seems a lot smoother. Drinking to get drunk after 5 shots I feel they all go down the same so I will stick to my weirdly sourced Lidl vodka 70cl for a tenner will do
@liquorhound what do you think about Lvov vodka?
@LiquorHound
4 жыл бұрын
Sorry, I haven’t seen or had that one yet. But thanks for watching and cheers!
Belvedere is my number one. More affordable fav is new Amsterdam i was surprised how much I like that one for such an affordable price. Def going to try a few of these.
Okay before I start watching this long video on barkers I have a question hi idea I'm on your channel I have a question what would be the best vodka to layers up with grenadine please somebody what would be the best taste for that please somebody tell me hook me up let me know what's the best vodka for grenadine what would taste the best with it with grenadine and vodka only. Which vodka will be the best come on somebody let me know please please thank you if you do