10 Best Vodka Brands July 2015

#1 of 10 Top Vodka Brands of 2015 - Crystal Head Vodka could surely win an award for having the best-styled bottle on the top shelf of most liquor stores. This vodka comes in a bottle shaped like a skull! Do not assume that Crystal Head Vodka is all about looks. In fact, this brand's contents deserve to be on the to shelf. Pour this vodka for friends, and pour it cold. Tell your friends to delicately sip it. Everyone will be happy with their Crystal Head Vodka, it is consumed responsibly.

#2 of 10 Best Vodka Brands of 2015 - It is good to know that the people who make a product care about something. The makers of Ice Fox Vodka care about Arctic foxes. They set aside a portion of their proceeds to support the Artic fox's habitat and help it proliferate. In this pivotal era for the planet, it is good to see a distiller doing something to try and help one of its vulnerable species. Ice Fox Vodka is a corn vodka distilled in San Francisco. It "drinks great" cold, and it blends nicely in cocktails. Ice Fox Vodka deserves to be consumed in moderation.

#3 of 10 Best Vodka Brands of 2015 - Famed for being one of the oldest legal vodka distilleries in Austin, Texas, Tito's Handmade Vodka began with small batches from an antiquated, wrought iron pot in the kitchen of brand founder, Bert Butler Tito Beveridge II. His legend and ambition has spawned dozens of master vodka craftsmen, each adding their own method to the blending and distilling process. Tito's Handmade Vodka is distilled six time simply because, in the words of Tito himself, “five times isn’t enough and seven times doesn’t make a difference.” Award-winning for their wide range of simple spirits, Tito and his band of distilling artisans are popular amidst the festival crowds in Texas.

#4 of 10 Best Vodka Brands of 2015 - "The Goose" was born in 1996, and it quickly became one of the best-known vodka brands in Europe and the United States. Grey Goose was the brainchild of Sidney Frank, who was able to sell the brand to Bacardi before it had been on the market for ten years. That fact speaks to Grey Goose's popularity. A vodka that becomes popular quickly and stays atop the spirits heap must be good. Grey Goose has many fans, and it is now sold in a range of flavors that make it blend perfectly with all manner of responsible, adult cocktail.

#5 of 10 Leading Vodka Brands of 2015 - Perhaps, the best thing about Russian Standard Platinum is that its makers filter this vodka through silver. What is the result of their patented process? The consumers gets a unique vodka that may be the most refined neutral spirit on the market. Russian Standard Platinum is 80 proof, and it sells in many corners of the United States. Originating in Saint Petersburg and poured "far and wide," Russian Standard Platinum drinks great from the freezer or in your favorite vodka cocktail.

#6 of 10 Top Vodka Brands of 2015 - Akademica Premium Vodka is a high-end spirit that has received praise for its smooth taste and for its purity. It is a product of Toorank distilleries. Toorank was founded in 1978. It is a Dutch company. It employs over 100 people and is growing quickly. They have one production facility in the Netherlands and a second in Poland. Both of these facilities are accredited by the BRC. They pride themselves on the high-quality of their products such as Akademica Vodka, their innovation and on their outstanding customer service.

#7 of 10 Best Vodka Brands of 2015 - Broken Shed Vodka is a premium, 80 proof vodka crafted and bottled in New Zealand. The drink is notable for the fact that, contrary to most types of vodka, Broken Shed Vodka is distilled from fermented whey, as opposed to grains, potatoes, or something similar. This is also combined with purified mineral water from New Zealand springs, resulting in a drink that replaces the traditional ethanol burn of most vodkas with an unusually smooth and palatable taste that appeals even to many vodka-haters. It is also both sugar and gluten free, adding to its niche appeal.

#8 of 10 Best Vodka Brands of 2015 - Chinggis Vodka is surely the best-known vodka from Mongolia. Name another vodka from that country! Most folks probably cannot. 30% of all vodka sold in Mongolia carries the Chinggis label. Its makers would surely love a similar footprint in bigger markets. Given time, Chinggis Vodka may achieve such heights. It did win a double-gold medal at 2011 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. You might select Chinggis Vodka for a party or cocktails on your deck with your favorite person. It serves nicely in many drink mixtures. When you select Chinggis Vodka, do so in a responsible frame of mind.

#9 of 10 Top Vodka Brands of 2015 - FRÏS Vodka was born in Denmark in the late 1980s, and it is gaining acceptance in today's United States. This brand is owned by the company that produces Absolut, which is one of the best-known vodka brands, so count on FRÏS Vodka being on package stores' shelves for years to come. You pronounce FRÏS like "freeze," and this is a great vodka to pour smoothly into a glass after it has spent at least 24 hours in your freezer. From that pour, you might drink FRÏS Vodka straight or as part of a fun cocktail, but always drink FRÏS wisely.

#10 of 10 Top Vodka Brands of 2015 - American craft distillers are rewriting liquor's reputation. They are carving a niche on package stores' top shelves where they can rest uniquely constructed and thoughtfully produced spirits. One such distiller is Adirondack Distilling Company. Among this producers line of small-batch spirits is "Best Vodka Brand" Adirondack Vodka. Inside a bottle of this vodka also known as "ADK," you will find a spirit created from locally grown ingredients in upstate New York, and you will find that this spirit mixes nicely with other cocktail elements. Adirondack Vodka also lingers nicely when responsibly consumed straight and served cold. Have fun with it!