When deciding what to drink, many people choose based on whether they want a light or dark spirit. Once we narrow down which color liquor, we can move on to a more specific drink. On the clear side, we have gin and vodka. While both are clear spirits, they are … Read More

There is no greater pressure than the moment the bartender is staring at you, her hands confidently on the bar, awaiting your reply to the question, “What’ll you have?” It is important to know that we have all been there. A common reply is to ask the ‘tender, “What do … Read More

In the spectrum of spirits, vodka and whiskey are at completely opposite sides. One is clear, the other is dark. One is plain, the other is bold. One is feminine, the other is masculine. Different as night and day, yet constantly and endlessly pitted against each other. In this article, we … Read More

​Dark liquors, such as bourbon, rye, and scotch are seeing a resurgence of sorts in the greater spirits market. Once a drink seen as a “man’s” drink, inappropriate for anyone other than older, burly men with sordid backgrounds, these darker liquors are becoming popular amongst a younger generation with a … Read More

Content Navigation Vodka and Gluten: A Puzzling CaseFermenting VodkaWhat is Gluten?Which Ingredients Contain Gluten?Why is Gluten in Vodka Bad?Do You Need to Avoid Vodka with Gluten in it?Is All Vodka Gluten-Free?Gluten in Distilled Spirits Hey, What’s This got to do With Vodka and Gluten?But It’s Still ComplicatedGluten-Free Vodka AlternativesIs All … Read More

If you are counting calories but love alcohol, then rest assured that vodka is one of the very best choices if you want to enjoy the pleasures of inebriation while trying to avoid putting on too much weight. But, precisely how many calories in vodka are being consumed when you … Read More

​How Did Flavored Vodka Start?Flavored vodka has become extremely popular over the last decade. Like some long-lost room in Willy Wonka’s factory, if you can imagine a flavor, it is probably in a vodka somewhere. The flavors run the gambit from citrus inspired infusions to heavier flavors like dark chocolate. … Read More

Is Vodka Made From Potatoes?  A common misconception amongst us booze drinkers is that Vodka is solely made from Potatoes. From its modest ancient origins, used for medicinal purposes, to becoming the world’s most popular drink of choice, the distilled beverage has seen many days (and perhaps too many hangovers). But, What … Read More

Does vodka go bad? I can categorically and absolutely state that vodka does not go bad. Although it may seem like an excessively straightforward statement, it really is that simple. Nevertheless, it may interest you to know the exact circumstances and conditions behind this claim. After all, the FDA has made us … Read More

Content Navigation IntroductionWhat Does Plain Vodka Taste Like?What does High-Proof vodka taste like?What does Strawberry Vodka Taste Like?How About the Famous Bison Grass?And the Other Varieties?Conclusion IntroductionVodka’s initial rise in popularity in the United States occurred with the marketing slogan “no smell, no taste,” but is vodka tasteless and, if … Read More