Good Cheap Vodka

[SKYWLKR]

I have been using Absolut, Crystal palace and a vodka I got from Russia.

The Absolut is to expensive for the quantity I use ($40 a bottle), I just tried a bottle of SKYY $16 for 1.5L but it tastes like everclear, (I am betting it's just ethanol with some odd flavoring)...

Any thing under $30 a 1.5 L bottle or 15 for a 750ml that tastes like vodka?

I might as well use ever clear and cut the shots in half...

[troy96]

Finlandia

[bocephus549]

Gordan's if you're mixing with juice and such.

[Krigloch]

I doubt its cheap, but Russian Standard is damn good.
Trump is good also.
Stoli aint bad either.

and I bought a bottle of this just because of how cool it looks :rofl:
http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/6872/largeprodshotgr1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[troy96]

Forgot to show you where to get it. $27 for 1.75L http://www.wittyswine.com/sku14250.html

[cjlandry]

Svedka

[rick458]

Tito's is said to be very good by my vodka drinking friends (Grey Goose is their normal)

[Easterbrook]

Svedka



+1 on Svedka-- solid vodka for $15 and under. Also, in a similar price range, try Polar Ice Vodka (http://www.corby.ca/details.php?brandid=7&catid=1&productid=24)-- I bought a bottle of it at my grocery store because it was on sale and was very impressed.

And of course, there's always Smirnoff. If you put Smirnoff in a Grey Goose bottle, I bet 9 out of 10 vodka snobs would never know. It's a good vodka for the money.

[glockgirlie]

If you're mixing, I'd just stick with Smirnoff.

[Squaw Man Wolfer]

A weird, but true story, about top vodka.
I forget which one of the top vodkas is was, but in the Absolute range.

An investor bought a cheap vodka company for a song. He changed the name, the packaging, and launched an ad campaign. He was able to quadruple the price, and got it!

Still the same stuff in the bottle, but connoisseurs prefer it to the "cheaper" stuff.

[cjlandry]

+1 on Svedka-- solid "cheaper" vodka. Also, in a similar price range, try Polar Ice Vodka (http://www.corby.ca/details.php?brandid=7&catid=1&productid=24)-- I bought a bottle of it at my grocery store because it was on sale and was very impressed.

And of course, if all else fails, there's always Smirnoff. If you put Smirnoff in a Grey Goose bottle, I bet 9 out of 10 vodka snobs would never know. It's a good vodka for the money.

I'm gonna have to give Polar Ice a try. They were out of the 1.75L Svedka last time I went to the liquor store for vodka, and I saw the Polar Ice was in the same price range. On that day I wasn't ready to try something of which I'd never heard.

There are different grades of Smirnoff, and I always forget which ones suck and which are decent. Even the good Smirnoff always gives me heartburn, so I stay one step above that price range.

[jeager]

Monopolowa:
http://www.agjab.com/frame.htm

I'm on my way to Trader Joes' NOW to get a one-liter bottle for $9.99
So-called "discount" liquor store around-the-corner sells it
at the same price for a 750ml bottle!

Ice, grapefruit, or cranberry juice!

[cjlandry]

A weird, but true story, about top vodka.
I forget which one of the top vodkas is was, but in the Absolute range.

An investor bought a cheap vodka company for a song. He changed the name, the packaging, and launched an ad campaign. He was able to quadruple the price, and got it!

Still the same stuff in the bottle, but connoisseurs prefer it to the "cheaper" stuff.

I used to make custom fitted golf clubs. It cost so little to make them, including materials and time, that I was able to make a perfectly balanced set of custom fitted clubs at a very low price. They didn't sell very well, though.

Then I read an article about "perceived value", where they explained how everyone believes that "you get what you pay for", so I tripled my prices. I sold a lot more clubs, and the only difference was the price.

[Easterbrook]

Squaw Man Wolfer, you are thinking of Grey Goose. Grey Goose was the first Vodka to come out at a higher price point, priced above Absolut. They did so purposefully because price indicates value (as cjlandry mentioned), plus it gave the Vodka snob appeal. It worked for Grey Goose and now there are some copy cats.

Is it really better than other Vodkas costing 2/3rds or 1/2 the price? Well, that's up to the consumer to decide.

[GreenDrake]

I prefer pure potato vodkas, then again, being from Idaho, I am biased.

[Squaw Man Wolfer]

A true story, but I read a couple of years that Kalishnikov, the guy who invented the AK - 47, is still around (must be in 90's) and was planning to launch his own brand of vodka called (what else), Kalishnikov".

Did this ever happen?

[Squaw Man Wolfer]

Squaw Man Wolfer, you are thinking of Grey Goose. Grey Goose was the first Vodka to come out at a higher price point, priced above Absolut. They did so purposefully because price indicates value, plus it gave the Vodka snob appeal. It worked for Grey Goose and now there are some copy cats.

Is it really better than other Vodkas costing 1/3rd to 1/2 less? Well, that's up to the consumer to decide.


Thanks for info!

[GreenDrake]

A true story, but I read a couple of years that Kalishnikov, the guy who invented the AK - 47, is still around (must be in 90's) and was planning to launch his own brand of vodka called (what else), Kalishnikov".

Did this ever happen?

Oh yeah http://www.kalashnikovvodka.com/usa/

http://www.kalashnikovvodka.com/usa/images/vodka10things.jpg

[cjlandry]

I got to get me a bottle of Mikhail's Wodka! :thumbsup:

I wish I could have stopped by Izshevsk when I was in Siberia, but I had no time for side trips.

[sputnik767]

I bought a handle (1.75L) of Smirnoff for $20 a few days ago. Its fine for mixing and drinking straight.

[Batesmotel]

kalishnakov came out with his vodka. I have seen only one bottle. It was the "Gold" lable at almost $200.00 or so I was told but the other lables were less. No Idea on taste, he is not a drinker but a gun collector and won't open it.

I loved the lable, it said. Nothing goes through a body like Kalishnakov.

[HLY CRAP]

Well, I consider myself a pretty informed vodka drinker. I drink it on the rocks everyday.

Absolut is one of the few with a distinctive flavor. A little on the smokey side and one of my least favorites. Any level of Smirnoff gives me a headache and I avoid it.

I have tried most all brands and found almost no differences in tastes between Grey Goose, Stoli, Three Olives, Finlandia and Skyy. I usually buy 2 cases of the 1.75 liter bottles at a time, which is a two months supply. Depending on the current pricing, I usually get Finlandia or Skyy. If you drink at least 4 to 5 cocktails a day, after the second drink, you really can't tell what brand you are drinking, unless it's Absolut, because of its flavor.

[GreenDrake]

I got to get me a bottle of Mikhail's Wodka! :thumbsup:

Check this action out http://www.vodkakalashnikov.com/images/kal2_b.jpg

Yeah, that's a BOTTLE of vodka shaped like an AK

[cjlandry]

Check this action out http://www.vodkakalashnikov.com/images/kal2_b.jpg

Yeah, that's a BOTTLE of vodka shaped like an AK

I can see that. I gotta have one. I can put it on display next to my copy of Kalashnikov magazine (the reading magazine, not the ammo feeding magazine), that I picked up in Mockba (Moscow).

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj20/armed_citizen/kalashnikovmagazinecover.jpg

[J.P.]

Squaw Man Wolfer, you are thinking of Grey Goose. Grey Goose was the first Vodka to come out at a higher price point, priced above Absolut. They did so purposefully because price indicates value (as cjlandry mentioned), plus it gave the Vodka snob appeal. It worked for Grey Goose and now there are some copy cats.

Is it really better than other Vodkas costing 2/3rds or 1/2 the price? Well, that's up to the consumer to decide.

Isn't Grey goose made in France?

At any rate....
Stolichnaya for me. :cool:

[Squaw Man Wolfer]

One advantage of Kalishnikov vodka, is that in sub-zero temperatures, you can put it in the radiators of your T-34 tanks on the drive to Berlin.

When you get there, drain and serve for the victory party.

[cjlandry]

One advantage of Kalishnikov vodka, is that in sub-zero temperatures, you can put it in the radiators of your T-34 tanks on the drive to Berlin.

When you get there, drain and serve for the victory party.

I've also heard that it has quite the reputation for reliability in combat conditions. It can be dragged through the mud, filled with sand, run over by tanks, and still give the Soviet Soldier a proper buzz. :cool::wavey:

[Nestor]

Sobieski vodka - you should be able to find 1.75 liter for 19.99$.

[Squaw Man Wolfer]

Good one! ;)

[Norman]

Luksusowa.

http://incentraleurope.radio.cz/pictures/alkohol/vodka_luksusowa.jpg


Trust me, I'm pretty much strictly a vodka guy. It's a GREAT bargain vodka. Tastes almost as smooth and good as Belvedere. And it's extremely much more affordable - cheaper than Ketel One.

[J.P.]

So uh....what about Grey Goose?
Is it made in France or not?

[Nestor]

Just buy the Polish one - you can't go wrong with this choice :supergrin:

[omega48038]

Burnett's is really cheap, and actually pretty good if you're going to mix it.

[cjlandry]

If Polish Vodka is as good as are Polish women, I'm sold!

[Easterbrook]

So uh....what about Grey Goose?
Is it made in France or not?

Yes, Grey Goose is distilled in Cognac, France.

[Nestor]

If Polish Vodka is as good as are Polish women, I'm sold!

I would say it's the same league.

[cjlandry]

Yes, Grey Goose is distilled in Cognac, France.

That reminds me... I gotta get some Remy Martin in the duty free on the way home.

[Easterbrook]

That reminds me... I gotta get some Remy Martin in the duty free on the way home.

So, if you were from Cognac France, would that make you a cognac?

[CSnakes]

I like Turi and Reyka vodka... drink Grey Goose as a close third.

The Turi is great though... check it out!

[cjlandry]

So, if you were from Cognac France, would that make you a cognac?

:headscratch: :dunno:

[bgreed]

Neimeroff made in Ukraine. A premium vodka 750ml bottle only $5.00 of course it's not exported so you have to fly to Ukraine to get some.:tongueout:

[sputnik767]

Neimeroff made in Ukraine. A premium vodka 750ml bottle only $5.00 of course it's not exported so you have to fly to Ukraine to get some.:tongueout:

I had some. Pretty good.

[DSMonsta]

I've been bartending for four years and conducted eight taste tests with those that claim to be discriminating vodka drinkers. The tests have resulted in my conclusion that vodka's vodka.

It should be noted that in 2005 the Grey Goose brand was sold for $2 billion to Bacardi. The sale included name, images and marketing rights. No distilleries, bottling plants or even individual bottles of vodka were transferred in the sale.

[cjlandry]

http://promomagazine.com/news/Bacardi_Buys_Goose/

"Grey Goose is a top selling premium vodka brand in the United States," said Javier Ferran, president and CEO of Bacardi, in a statement. "It is a perfect fit with the Bacardi portfolio of premium brands and fills a significant category gap."

The Grey Goose brand will be managed by Bacardi U.S.A. in Miami.

Bacardi, a privately-held company, produces and markets such brands as Bacardi rum, Martini and Rossi vermouth, Dewar's scotch whisky and Bombay Sapphire gin.

:rofl: :animlol: :supergrin:

Yeah, "premium brands".

[The Pontificator]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01FUXRvN7gg&feature=related

[blackbeast]

Well, I consider myself a pretty informed vodka drinker. I drink it on the rocks everyday.

Absolut is one of the few with a distinctive flavor. A little on the smokey side and one of my least favorites. Any level of Smirnoff gives me a headache and I avoid it.

I have tried most all brands and found almost no differences in tastes between Grey Goose, Stoli, Three Olives, Finlandia and Skyy. I usually buy 2 cases of the 1.75 liter bottles at a time, which is a two months supply. Depending on the current pricing, I usually get Finlandia or Skyy. If you drink at least 4 to 5 cocktails a day, after the second drink, you really can't tell what brand you are drinking, unless it's Absolut, because of its flavor.


umm, that would be 1 1.75 bottle a week?

jesus.....:faint:

[cjlandry]

umm, that would be 1 1.75 bottle a week?

jesus.....:faint:

No, Jesus drank wine, and when it wasn't available, he converted the water to maintain his supply. ;)

[blackbeast]

No, Jesus drank wine, and when it wasn't available, he converted the water to maintain his supply. ;)



maybe I should have re-phrased that

hly crap indeed.....

[Kevin108]

Absolut is about as cheap as you want to go unless you're immune to headaches.

[cjlandry]

Absolut is about as cheap as you want to go unless you're immune to headaches.

[ted theodore logan}Dude, listen to Rufus! He knows what he's talkin' about.{/ted theodore logan]

[HollowHead]

There was a German? vodka out there a few years ago called Rimanto. It was potato (real vodka) and was well under $11. For the fake stuff, Monopolovia (sp?) is very good. HH

[ipfreely123]

I like stoli. been drinking it since i was 20.

[cjlandry]

I like stoli. been drinking it since i was 20.

I was drinking Stoli at 18. We used to store it in the freezer and make kamikazes with it. Cold war was still on.

[scwine]

Cheap=Polar Ice vodka

Moderate=Dripping Springs (http://www.drippingspringsvodka.com/) Vodka

http://www.drippingspringsvodka.com/images/bottle.jpg

[certifiedfunds]

A weird, but true story, about top vodka.
I forget which one of the top vodkas is was, but in the Absolute range.

An investor bought a cheap vodka company for a song. He changed the name, the packaging, and launched an ad campaign. He was able to quadruple the price, and got it!

Still the same stuff in the bottle, but connoisseurs prefer it to the "cheaper" stuff.

There are a whole lotta lotta of brands like that. A couple that come to mind:

Grey Poupon
Haagen Daaz
All of the fancy bottled waters


I learned a valuable lesson about perceived value when I was a frontline salesperson......was working a deal with a group of doctors in Shreveport. It was about to close. Well, it was the end of the quarter and my company needed a "little extra" from each of us and was bending huge on price. So, I pitched a new instrument to my customer as an add-on to the deal. Priced it WAY below list. The customer took one look at it and said, "We can do the deal we've been working on, but I don't want that other machine.....it must be a piece of **** if you're selling them at such a discount."

Lesson learned.

[ms1600]

Good and cheap are not supposed to be in the same sentence...

[SVTNate]

Just a couple days ago a friend got me a bottle of some USA-made vodka made with Russet potatoes from Idaho. It was 15 bucks. I only drink Vodka with tonic water/lime juice/ice, but it was smooth with no bite to it. I cannot recall the name of it, but the bottle was blue.

[ateamer]

Kirkland Signature vodka from Costco. Very good - rumored to be Grey Goose, but a whole lot cheaper.

[bgreed]

Concerning headaches those are caused from additives in the vodka that comes to the US. After having consumed some pretty hefty quantities while in Ukraine (by the way no mixers this is all shots) I have never had a headache. I am by no means a big drinker but have shared a 750ml bottle between two of us in a little over two hours! Ukraininans and Russian love their toasts:faint:

[HollowHead]

Just a couple days ago a friend got me a bottle of some USA-made vodka made with Russet potatoes from Idaho. It was 15 bucks. I only drink Vodka with tonic water/lime juice/ice, but it was smooth with no bite to it. I cannot recall the name of it, but the bottle was blue.

Glacier? If so, it's good, real (potato) stuff. HH

[DriBak]

TITO's just as good as the Premium brands and distilled in TEXAS

[WINGS]

Sorry OP this is about the top end brands. This vodka article is waaaaayy too long to post. Take a look if you have some time to read.

http://www.slate.com/id/2106004