All grain vodka

[squigglefunk]

don't forget carbon filtering

[fzbwfk9r]

I recently read a forum post on a different forum, all about vodka and doing blind taste tests...

and the overall consensus was EverClear with Walmart Distilled water was the best, even better than the very expensive brands, being chosen by the die hard Grey Goose fans and the like.

even a GNS brand with Walmart Distilled water beat out most of the big expensive brand names.

it made me rethink my vodka premiss.

The challenge was offered to anyone who had a single brand they loved, to do a blind taste test with EverClear/Walmart Distilled water.
The most interesting part of the tests were those brand name lovers who could not pick out their favourite brand from GNS/RO, GNS/Distilled, or EC/Distilled.

[Saltbush Bill]

Everything I've ever read or heard about Everclear says it's rotgut headsy rubbish, maybe that was all wrong.

[NZChris]

Everything I've ever read or heard about Everclear says it's rotgut headsy rubbish, maybe that was all wrong.

It could be that Everclear, or their suppliers, have upgraded their equipment and/or methods to make a more neutral product.

[PalCabral]

If the product previously was 96.something, how could it get more neutral?

[Saltbush Bill]

By making bad cuts...fores and heads leave a good reflux at the same abv as hearts......tails can leave at high abv to.
In short greed.

[greggn]

fores and heads leave a good reflux at the same abv as hearts

It took me some time to learn this and I think it needs to be better documented and communicated.

[zach]

Someone mentioned light whiskey and that’s really what vodka is. In fact, I take it back. It’s really clear whiskey that is Vodka.

Is there a commercial Vodka that you would recommend that has the light whiskey flavor?

[PalCabral]

The old Moskovskaya vodka from Russia showed it. Also the old Luksosowka, which used to be 100% potato. But the first and foremost are the German Korn producers. Nordhäuser Doppelkorn is a perfekt example of a white whiskey "vodka". Excellent grain vodka.

[zach]

Thanks for the information PalCabral!

I've not heard of the korn and found this description https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korn_(liquor) It's much different than the product sold as vodka in my country. I am going to keep an eye out to find a bottle.

It looks like I can get the Luksosowka at a local store.

[PalCabral]

Thanks for the information PalCabral!

I've not heard of the korn and found this description https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korn_(liquor) It's much different than the product sold as vodka in my country. I am going to keep an eye out to find a bottle.

It looks like I can get the Luksosowka at a local store.

Of all commercial vodkas, Luksusowa is probably my favorite. These days it's a mix if potato and rye, if my memory treats me well. Polish wodkas are generally very good.