Vodka
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Vodka's neutral taste makes it the most versatile spirit available today. Vodka cocktails include almost every imaginable flavor profile, from sweet to savory, fruits to herbs, and spices to sparkling mixers. Martinis and shooters are popular vodka drinks as well
- Distilled From: Vodka can be distilled from almost anything, and it can be a catch-all category for white spirits that don't fit elsewhere. Neutral grains (rye, corn, wheat, etc.) and potatoes are the most common, though some vodkas are distilled from beets, grapes, and other bases.
- Flavor Profile: Vodka has a neutral alcohol/ethanol taste. This can varies greatly depending on the distillate base and added flavorings. Quite often, vodka is distinguished more by texture: oily vs. medicinal.
- Aged: Vodka is rarely aged.
- Produced In: Vodka is made everywhere and is traditionally known as a spirit from Russia and Poland.
- Styles: The base typically distinguishes clear vodka it was distilled from and/or the region it was produced. Flavored vodkas are a popular category.
- Alcohol Content: Typically 40 to 50 ABV (80 to 100 proof)
- Regulations: Vodka is open to interpretation, and there are no regulations on its production.
