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1 2 ROOZ VODKA Country Australia Base Ingredient Australian Grapes Tasting Notes This five times distilled award-winning vodka has mild cassis and spice aromas, with a dryish medium-bodied palate. Flavors: Caramel|Lemon Myrtle Leaf Eucalyptus|Peppermint|Ginger Pertzovka|Plum 2 267 OLIVE AND PEARL ONION VODKA Country USA Base Ingredient American Grain Tasting Notes Ultra premium five times distilled American grain vodka infused with olives and pearl onions puts a touch of sophistication on a classic. Flavors: Olive & Pearl Onion|Cranberry Lemon|Orange 3 3 VODKA Country Poland Base Ingredient Soy Tasting Notes Carefully selected components of the soy plant. Soy isolates, are combined to create this revolutionary vodka unrivalled in texture, flavor and smoothness. GLUTEN FREE Flavors: Black Raspberry 3 A.M. (caffeine, taurine, and guarana) 4 360 VODKA Country USA Base Ingredient Corn Tasting Notes Soft, silky entry leads to a round, delicate, dryish light-tomedium body with whipped cream and mineral flavors. Finishes in a smooth, sweet, and lightly warming powdered sugar, mild citrus zest, and talc fade with nice length. A very smooth, clean, gently style vodka for martinis or neat. 5 42 BELOW VODKA Country New Zealand Base Ingredient Wheat Tasting Notes Fresh grain with hints of warm summer rain on the nose. Slightly oily over the tongue with hints of wheat and a light touch of aniseed on the palate. Flavors: Feijoa|Kiwifruit|Manuka Honey Passionfruit 6 ABSOLUT VODKA Country Sweden Base Ingredient Wheat Tasting Notes Clean and crisp with faint lemon pie aromas; a faint taste of baked bread adds an extra dimension; character to be of martini quality; six parts to one part of dry vermouth. Flavors: Apeach|Citron|Kurrant|Mandrin Peppar|Raspberri|Ruby Red|Grapefruit|Vanila 7 ABSOLUT VODKA 100 PRF BLACK Country Sweden Base Ingredient Wheat Tasting Notes Distilled from grain-grown in the rich fields of S. Sweden. It has been produced at the famous old distilleries by Ahus in accordance with more than 400 yrs of Swedish tradition. Smooth beyond compare. 8 ABSOLUT LOS ANGELES Country Sweden Base Ingredient Wheat Tasting Notes The Acai, Acerola, Pomegranate & Blueberry flavored vodka blends well with the trend-setting, forward- thinking and evnironmentally consious spirit of Los Angeles. 9 AMERICANA VODKA Country USA Base Ingredient Wheat Tasting Notes Water sourced from 300 feet below sea level. Slow charcoal filtration process using a carbon block filter. Finest grains harvested from the American heart- land. Delicate, organically sprayed decoration process. 10 BELVEDERE VODKA Country Poland Base Ingredient Dankowskie Gold Rye Tasting Notes This Vodka has notes of vanilla and rye on the palate, the finish is crisp and clean with lingering white pepper spice. It has a distinctive creamy mouth feel. Flavors: Cytrus | Pomarancza 2008 HOLIDAY VODKA BUYERS GUIDE

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1 2 ROOZ VODKACountry AustraliaBase Ingredient Australian GrapesTasting Notes This five times distilled award-winning vodka has mild cassis and spice aromas, with a dryish medium-bodied palate.Flavors: Caramel|Lemon Myrtle Leaf Eucalyptus|Peppermint|GingerPertzovka|Plum

2 267 OLIVE AND PEARL ONION VODKACountry USABase Ingredient American GrainTasting Notes Ultra premium five times distilled American grain vodka infused with olives and pearl onions puts a touch of sophistication on a classic.Flavors: Olive & Pearl Onion|CranberryLemon|Orange

3 3 VODKACountry PolandBase Ingredient SoyTasting Notes Carefully selected components of the soy plant. Soy isolates, arecombined to create this revolutionary vodka unrivalled in texture, flavor and smoothness. GLUTEN FREEFlavors: Black Raspberry3 A.M. (caffeine, taurine, and guarana)

4 360 VODKACountry USABase Ingredient CornTasting Notes Soft, silky entry leads to a round, delicate, dryish light-tomedium body with whipped cream and mineral flavors.Finishes in a smooth, sweet, and lightlywarming powdered sugar, mild citrus zest, andtalc fade with nice length. A very smooth, clean, gently style vodka for martinis or neat.

5 42 BELOW VODKACountry New ZealandBase Ingredient WheatTasting Notes Fresh grain with hints of warm summer rain on the nose. Slightly oily over the tongue with hints of wheat and a light touch of aniseed on the palate. Flavors: Feijoa|Kiwifruit|Manuka Honey Passionfruit

6 ABSOLUT VODKA Country SwedenBase Ingredient WheatTasting Notes Clean and crisp with faint lemon pie aromas; a faint taste of baked breadadds an extra dimension; character to be of martini quality; six parts to one part of dry vermouth.Flavors: Apeach|Citron|Kurrant|MandrinPeppar|Raspberri|Ruby Red|Grapefruit|Vanila

7 ABSOLUT VODKA 100 PRF BLACKCountry SwedenBase Ingredient WheatTasting Notes Distilled from grain-grown in the rich fields of S. Sweden. It has been produced at the famous old distilleries by Ahus in accordance with more than 400 yrs of Swedish tradition. Smooth beyond compare.

8 ABSOLUT LOS ANGELESCountry SwedenBase Ingredient WheatTasting Notes The Acai, Acerola, Pomegranate & Blueberry flavored vodka blends well with the trend-setting, forward-thinking and evnironmentally consious spirit of Los Angeles.

9 AMERICANA VODKACountry USABase Ingredient WheatTasting Notes Water sourced from 300 feet below sea level. Slow charcoal filtration process using a carbon block filter. Finest grains harvested from the American heart-land. Delicate, organically sprayed decorationprocess.

10 BELVEDERE VODKACountry PolandBase Ingredient Dankowskie Gold RyeTasting Notes This Vodka has notes of vanilla and rye on the palate, the finish is crisp and clean with lingering white pepper spice. It has a distinctive creamy mouth feel. Flavors: Cytrus | Pomarancza

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11 BLACK TIE VODKACountry FranceBase Ingredient WheatTasting Notes Distilled from Soft Europeanwheat from the world famous Cognac region. Delicate white grape, fruity flavor.

12 BLUE ICE POTATO VODKACountry USABase Ingredient Idaho Burbank PotatoesTasting Notes A full-bodied, icy clear vodka. Silky, slightly oily palate is clean and earthy with the flavor of finely grown potatoes and the lightest hints of citrus and lavender. It finishes with a sprightly, short cleanness.

13 BONG VODKACountry Holland Base Ingredient European GrainTasting Notes This vodka’s artisanal formula has been handed down through five generations of master distillers and produced through a 150 Year Old manual process, rich with traditional standards and superior craftsmanship.

14 BOOMERANG VODKA Country Australia Base Ingredient Chardonnay Grapes Tasting Notes This 100 percent grape vodka is five times distilled, charcoal filtered and bottled close to its source in South Australia. The resulting drop is smooth, well-balanced and has a supple mouthfeel – perfect served neat or in a mixed vodka cocktail.

15 BORU IRISH VODKACountry IrelandBase Ingredient WheatTasting Notes This vodka has crystalline clarity, a delicate, feather weight body and an intriguing bouquet of floral and vanilla notes. The vodka rolls over the palate without bite, burn or harshness - finish is long and delectable.Flavors: Citrus|Orange|Crazzberry

16 CAPE NORTH VODKACountry FranceBase Ingredient Golden Wheat from France's Bourgogne regionTasting Notes This vodka embodies the purity of Sweden and the finesse of France. Cape North is an exceedingly smooth vodka with delicate flavors of vanilla and subtle citrus notes.

17 CHARBAY DRY VODKACountry USABase Ingredient Corn and RyeTasting Notes Subtle toasty, charcoal aromas, entry is off-dry to sweet and properly oily, sweet gaminess, after taste is long, bittersweet and delectably oily.Flavors: Blood Orange|Meyer Lemon|Ruby Red Grapefruit|Raspberry|Green TeaPomegranate

18 CHOPIN POLISH VODKA Country PolandBase Ingredient Stobrawa Potatoes Tasting Notes Produced exclusively from Stobrawa potatoes for a distinctively clean,yet bold tasting vodka with an oily mouth feel, is incredibly smooth, and begins earthy before shifting to a moderately sweet and metallic finish.

19 CÎROC VODKACountry FranceBase Ingredient GrapesTasting Notes Refined citrus aromas, smooth, lightly sweet and enriched by the natural character of grapes that arouses the palate, though is not grape flavored. Finish – Crisp, clean, with no alcohol burn.

20 CRATER LAKE VODKACountry USABase Ingredient American Grown GrainTasting Notes Filtered 10 times through charcoal and crushed volcanic rock and then aged slightly in oak. The lava rock filter imparts a soft , spring water mouth feel that finishes without any burn. The oak filter leaves hints of vanilla and butter on the finish.Flavors: Hazelnut Espresso

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21 CRYSTALL VODKACountry RussiaBase Ingredient WheatTasting Notes This vodka is double distilled in a process that is five times slower than ordinary vodkas and bottles only the best vodka from the center of the distillation tank. With a nose of rose, dry cereal and cream, this is a superior vodka.

22 CZARS GOLD VODKACountry RussiaBase Ingredient Premium Russian GrainTasting Notes Czar's Gold was created in 2003 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of St. Petersburg using the same recipe used for Peter the Great more than 300 years ago but improved upon using modern technology.

23 DEATH’S DOOR VODKACountry USA Base Ingredient WheatTasting Notes This American wheat vodka is made with red winter wheat sustainably grown on Washington Island, Wisconsin.It has a sweet, grassy nose, with faint vanilla and wheat tones. A sweetish medium body, silky mouth feel and long smooth finish of mineral and spice.

24 DOUBLE WHITE VODKA Country Poland Base Ingredient WheatTasting Notes A mild nose and a pleasantly soft hint of melon rind harmonize into beautifully crafted boutique style vodka that finishes with a gentle burn and no discernible aftertaste.

25 EMPEROR’S BRAND VODKACountry FranceBase Ingredient WheatTasting Notes This vodka is distinctively clean. It is made with selected grain “Lux”. The 100% pure wheat is grown in the North of France. Distilled six times.

26 FINLANDIA VODKACountry FinlandBase Ingredient Finnish Six-Row BarleyTasting Notes A well-balanced and blended vodka that is deeply flavored. It is semi-sweet with creamy, biscuity flavors, with a hint of corn.Flavors: Cranberry|Lime|Mango|Wild Berries

27 FIREFLY VODKACountry USA Base Ingredient Muscadine GrapesTasting Notes The inspiration for a muscadine wine flavored vodka came from the 11.5 acres of vineyard where the distillery is located. The muscadine infusion creates a smooth sippin' vodka that is easily imbibed.Flavors: Muscadine Wine|Sweet Tea

28 FLAWLESS VODKA Country FranceBase Ingredient WheatTasting Notes This smooth and luxurious vodka is very soft from the start, finishing crisp and clean with tremendous balance. The distinctively fresh nose with subtly sweet overtones makes the perfect straight-up martini.

29 FRIS VODKACountry DenmarkBase Ingredient All-natural Whole GrainTasting Notes Has an unusual fragrance - a bit savory like ham, salty, and a bit flowery. The taste starts out sweet and then finishes with the savory and salty profile. A creamy, smooth mouth feel but with a salty kick in the finish.Flavors: Apple|Lime

30 GREY GOOSE VODKA Country FranceBase Ingredient Winter WheatTasting Notes Exceptionally soft and delicate with a long smooth finish. Smoky aroma, with hints of mint and grain. The flavor is off-dry, has a moderate bite and has notes of wheat and cocoa bean.Flavors: La Poire|L'Orange|Le Citron

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31 GVORI VODKACountry PolandBase Ingredient Polish RyeTasting Notes Lush, silky textures with hints of vanilla and cream. Gvori is superbly satisfying on its own, serve chilled.

32 HAMPTONS VODKACountry USABase Ingredient 100% Yellow CornTasting Notes Quadruple filtered (4-column filtration). Clean, refreshing, and well-balanced; great served neat.NO SUGAR ADDED.Flavors: Banana|ChocoRaspberryCherryVanilla

33 HAN ASIAN VODKACountry KoreaBase Ingredient Barley and RiceTasting Notes The spirit is extremely delicate with a welterweight body and a hesitant, yet pleasing bouquet. Its initial attack is soft and plush, which then slowly ebbs in a wash of clean, crisp neutrality.

34 HANGAR ONE VODKA Country USABase Ingredient Wheat and Voignier Grapes Tasting Notes Sweetish, thick,and slightly oily on the tongue, with a plump, round taste to it. A wonderful, round mouthfeel to it; almost creamy in texture. A near perfect blend of wheat and grape distilates that form a wonderful balance of tastes from both.Flavors: Citron “Buddha’s Hand|Kaffir LaneMandarin Blossom

35 HENDRIX VODKACountry USABase Ingredient Corn and Rye Tasting Notes 100% grain vodka marries the finest selection of corn and rye from Idaho and Utah, with natural Rocky Mountain spring water. Distilled through four pristine stainless steel columns, Hendrix Electric Vodka is filtered through carbon and crystal, resulting in true vodka of unparalleled flavor and purity.

36 IMPERIAL COLLECTION VODKASUPER PREMIUM SOFT Country RussiaBase Ingredient Premium Selected GrainTasting Notes Noted for its incomparable soft taste; with a light hinge and a pleasant soft aroma of cedar nuts, which masks the spirit in taste, and sharpness in aroma in a most remarkable way.Super Premium|Super Premium Soft Super Premium Strong

37 IMPERIA RUSSIAN VODKACountry RussiaBase Ingredient WheatTasting Notes The palate entry shows bittersweet notes of vanilla extract, unsalted butter and grain mash; at midpalate the astringency of the graininess is pleasingly refreshing. The finish is more semisweet than bittersweet.

38 JAGUAR VODKACountry BarbadosBase Ingredient Sugar Cane MolassesTasting Notes The vodka is distilled from pure Caribbean sugar cane molasses, and the purest and cleanest coral and limestone filtered water. Distilled a minimum five times under low temperature. Crisp, clean tasting vodka.

39 JEAN MARC XO VODKACountry FranceBase Ingredient WheatTasting Notes Jean Marc vodka is produced from four varietals of French wheat and then distilled nine times in traditional French copper Cognac stills. An extraordinary vodka possessing a floral bouquet, complex & elegant wheat flavors, a silky texture and very long finish.

40 KAI VODKA Country VietnamBase Ingredient Yellow Blossom RiceTasting Notes Kai Vodka has a bright and complex aroma with hints of sweet spice, vanilla, and tropical fragrances. Kai's unique character preserves the natural essence of Yellow Blossom Rice.

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41 KAZUMOFF VODKACountry ArmeniaBase Ingredient WheatTasting Notes Smooth and very soft, finishing crisp and clean with tremendous balance. A fresh nose with subtly sweet overtones makes the perfect straight-up martini.

42 KETEL ONE VODKACountry HollandBase Ingredient WheatTasting Notes Pleasing bouquet with hints of charcoal and anise. Mildly spicy and slightly sweet flavor. Rich texture. Long citrusy finish.Flavors: Citroen

43 KISSUI VODKACountry JapanBase Ingredient RiceTasting Notes Kissui is made from the finest rice and purest spring water in Japan. Smooth and elegant, this well polished vodka pleases the palate from the first sip to the silky finish.

44 KROL VODKA Country PolandBase Ingredient RyeTasting Notes Krol is made from 100% Late Harvest Rye that is distilled four times using pure Polish Mountain spring water.Flavors: Lemon-Raspberry

45 LEVEL VODKACountry SwedenBase Ingredient WheatTasting Notes Crystal clear with a totally clean fragrance; refined aromas of sweet Meyer lemons. Rich intense flavors, elegant and smooth with a buttery, enticingly silky and layered textured on the palate.

46 LITHUANIAN VODKAORIGINALCountry LithuaniaBase Ingredient GrainTasting Notes Instantly recognized for its smooth, distinctive character and taste. It is best served cold alone or in a martini.Flavors: Blackcurrant|Cherry|Cranberry Raspberry|Bilberry|Pepper & HoneyAlso available: Gold

47 LOTUS VODKACountry USABase Ingredient GrainTasting Notes Silky with mellow vanilla and creamy texture; luscious and balanced with great texture and clean, cohesive flavors.Lotus White: GinsengLotus Blue: Guarana extract, Caffeine and Taurine

48 MATRIOSHKA LUX VODKACountry RussiaBase Ingredient WheatTasting Notes A soft, delicate entry leads to a silky dryish light-to medium-bodied palate with a mild taste. Very Clean.Flavors: Cranberry|Honey

49 McCORMICK VODKACountry USABase Ingredient American GrainTasting Notes Domestic vodka produced by McCormick Distilling Company which was started by Doc Holiday and is now the oldest distillery west of the Mississippi. Made fromAmerican grain and quadruple distilled. The 1.75 features a built-in handle for easy pouring.

50 ORANGE V VODKA Country USABase Ingredient American GrainTasting Notes Clean smooth vodka with intense Orange Flavors. Almost cordial in nature, this vodka is loaded with real natural Florida Oranges. Specifically you can taste Mandarin, Valencia and Tangerine in this exquisite blend. Great on the rocks or in your favorite cocktail.

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51 OVAL VODKACountry AustriaBase Ingredient WheatTasting Notes A stunningly great vodka, extremely smooth, with a warm spicy finish, preferably consumed neat and at room temperature.

52 PEARL VODKACountry CanadaBase Ingredient Soft Winter WheatTasting Notes Crystal clear and colorless. Very clean with neutral aromas, smooth and balanced with hints of citrus and spice on thepalate. The finish is very clean with a slight vanilla note.Flavors: Blueberry|Coconut|PlumPomegranate

53 PERFECT 1864 VODKACountry FranceBase Ingredient WheatTasting Notes Perfect 1864 is an ultra-premium vodka distilled in France, which uses a unique certification process for each batch, as it strives for perfection.

54 p.i.n.k. VODKA Country HollandBase Ingredient Dutch Winter Wheat Tasting Notes Plump grain body glides pastthe tongue- nipping at it with the alcohol edge and nice lingering finish. Slight sweetness and a bread/grain taste to the finish. Infused with caffeine and guarana.

55 PINKY VODKACountry SwedenBase Ingredient WheatTasting Notes Pale pink colour. Delicate rose petal, and violet scent with hint of jasmine. Soft delivery on the palate with lively feel and texture. Firm through the mouth with full aromatic of rose simply filling every crevice. Lift of alcohol reinforces the rose character. Lively, clean finish.

56 PINNACLE VODKACountry FranceBase Ingredient WheatTasting Notes A subtle sweetness balanced with a smooth, clean finish that can only come from the finest French wheat and the purist spring water.

57 PRAIRIE VODKACountry USABase Ingredient Organic #2 Yellow Corn Tasting Notes Hints of melon and pear on the nose, creamy on the palate, bright and smooth at the finish.

58 PRAVDA VODKACountry PolandBase Ingredient RyeTasting Notes Produced in the Carpathian Mountain District of southern Poland since 1743. Made with the purest spring water and local late harvest rye for a softer, mellower taste. Distilled 5 times for purity.

59 PRIMO VODKACountry ArgentinaBase Ingredient Malbec GrapesTasting Notes Varnishy nose; thick and creamy with dry, rich fruit flavors with some earthiness.

60 PURUSCountry ItalyBase Ingredient Organic Italian Wheat Tasting Notes Light body and citrus, velvety cereal sweetness.

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61 RESORT VODKACountry USABase Ingredient Select GrainsTasting Notes Distilled four times, very clean and smooth. This vodka was created for those who want to have a little fun or bring home a gift as a token of their trip or vacation. Each bottle is labeled for the town or resort that the product is sold in.

62 RUSKOVA VODKACountry RussiaBase Ingredient GrainTasting Notes Clear. Lightly spicy, cream, and mineral oil aromas. A supple, very smooth, and supple texture with delicate anise and cream flavors. Elegant, graceful, oily fade. Very smooth and classy. An exceptional vodka for the money!

63 RUSSIAN STANDARD VODKACountry RussiaBase Ingredient WheatTasting Notes Mellow, rounded and full of body, opening with light, creamy aniseed and supported by subtle sweetness and balancing dryness. Continues with underlying grain and mellow spice. Luscious, fresh aniseed with a creaminess and hint of pepper, lingering finish.

64 SAAGA 1763 VODKA Country EstoniaBase Ingredient Winter Rye & WheatTasting Notes Clear. Neutral aromas with hints of buttered rye toast, vanilla and talc. A very smooth and delicate entry leads to a silky light-to-medium body of very clean whipped cream, toast, and wet stone flavors with a hint of mossy herbs. Finishes in a long, sweet cream, mineral, white pepper, and pasty dough fade. Nice purity of subtle flavors.

65 SEAGRAM'S PLATINUM SELECT VODKACountry USABase Ingredient WheatTasting Notes First whiffs detect smoky notes of tobacco leaf, cigar ash and charcoal. As advertised, it’s smooth on the tongue at palate entry, then it turns a bit prickly and hot by midpalate, all the time featuring very toasty-smoky notes. Finish is ashy, charcoal-like and slightly oily.

66 SIKU GLACIER ICE VODKACountry Netherlands Base Ingredient Greenlandic Glacier Ice blended grain alcoholTasting Notes Clear and very clean with neutral aromas. Thick, firm, and structured on the palate with a hint of citrus; clean finish.

67 SKYY VODKACountry USABase Ingredient GrainTasting Notes The grain takes a backseat in the early sniffing stages as bittersweet bean- and kernel-like scents dominate; later whiffs merely confirm the intense bean/cocoa quality. Palate entry mirrors the bouquet to a tee; at midpalate, the kernel-like intensity turns smooth and viscous on the tongue. Ends bittersweet and oily.

68 SKYY 90 VODKA Country USABase Ingredient GrainTasting Notes Properly clear and impeccably pure. Entry has plenty of grainy,spirity giddy-up and adds a a note of sweetness; by the midpalate stage, the spirit warmth fades, leaving behind a subtle biscuity, wheat cracker finish.

69 SKYY INFUSIONS VODKA Country USABase Ingredient Grain & FruitTasting Notes A unique, all-natural infused experience made with premium SKYY Vodka and succulent real fruit. Flavors: Citrus|Cherry|Passion FruitRaspberry|Grape

70 SMIRNOFF VODKA Country USABase Ingredient GrainTasting Notes Clear. Creamy powdered sugar and talc aromas. Supple and delicate on the palate with a lightly glycerous texture and dusty minerality with hints of sweet anise and citrus. Finishes soft and clean.Flavors: Blueberry|Green Apple|Citrus|Watermelon|Raspberry|Vanilla|LimeOrange|Black Cherry|Strawberry|Cranberry

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71 SNOW QUEEN VODKACountry KazakhstanBase Ingredient WheatTasting Notes Full, well-controlled palate offering a good balance of texture and softness, and a gentle sweetness.

72 SOBIESKI VODKACountry PolandBase Ingredient Dankowski RyeTasting Notes Balanced, delicate and elegant, it has a nose of slightly acidic fruitiness. On the palate, it is well structured. The fruit is still present, but so are the spicy and slightly acid notes from the rye.

73 SONNEMA VodkaHERBCountry HollandBase Ingredient Corn, Rye and Wheat Tasting Notes Aromatic hint of rosemary, thyme, juniper, licorice and wormwood, Sonnema vodkaHERB gives cocktails a layer of smooth herbaciousness and complexity – and is delicious alone.

74 SQUARE ONE VODKA Country USABase Ingredient Organic American RyeTasting Notes Clean taste and texture –luscious in a straight vodka martini and an exquisite partner in more complex culinary-style cocktails.

75 STILETTO VODKACountry KyrgyzstanBase Ingredient WheatTasting Notes Made from the finest Russian wheat and pure artesian spring water, Stiletto is seductively smooth. Flavors: Chocolate|Vanilla|Mint

76 STOLI VODKACountry Russia Base Ingredient Winter Wheat Tasting Notes A clean white spirit with pure, neutral, flavours and an enduring crispness on the palate reminiscent of a Siberian glacier.Flavors: Blakberi|Blueberi|Citros|Cranberi Ohranj|Peachik|Razberi|Strasberi|Vanil

77 STOLI ELIT VODKACountry RussiaBase Ingredient Winter Wheat Tasting Notes Light, clean, fresh and engaging. On the palate smooth, mellow, silky and velvety - rich and harmonious, with rounded vodka notes.

78 STOCKHOLM KRYSTAL VODKACountry SwedenBase Ingredient WheatTasting Notes Distinctive for its mineral-citrus nose, which douses the palate with weight and a demure aftertaste. The finish is a gratifying balance of aromas and flavor.

79 SV (SOYUZ-VICTAN) VODKA Country RussiaBase Ingredient GrainTasting Notes Cream, vanilla, and star anise aromas. A round supple entry lead to a dryish, silky medium body of sweet cream, mineral, vanilla, and delicate peppery spice flavors. Finishes with a long, sweet cream and mineral fade. Excellent balance, smoothness and length.

80 SVEDKA VODKACountry SwedenBase Ingredient WheatTasting Notes Clear. Medium-bodied. Custard and vanilla flavors. Unusual aromas are attractive and show a measure of complexity.Flavors: Clementine|Raspberry|Vanilla

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81 TITO’S HANDMADE VODKACountry USABase Ingredient CornTasting Notes Light, clean bouquet, a medium body, a marvelously crisp flavor and an impressively long finish.

82 TENURE VODKACountry PolandBase Ingredient Polish Wheat Tasting Notes Seven distillations for extreme clarification...this vodka has a crisp yet smooth finish...the ideal, classic vodka for connoisseurs.

83 THREE OLIVES VODKACountry EnglandBase Ingredient GrainTasting Notes Shows gin like aromas of juniper and light citrus moderately rich texture very clean rush of zesty citrus notes.Flavors: Passionfruit|Mango|PomegranateCherry|Berry|Grape|WatermelonChocolate|Orange|Vanilla|Green AppleRaspberry|Citrus|Triple Shot EspressoRoot Beer|Tomato

84 TOUCH VODKA Country USABase Ingredient GrainTasting Notes Touch Vodka Original is infused with fermented wild honey from the Florida Everglades giving this award winning vodka a full bodied taste. Flavors: Valencia Orange|Key Lime

85 TRU ORGANIC VODKACountry USABase Ingredient Organic WheatTasting Notes Clean, smooth and well-rounded with a neutral finish. Flavors: Lemon|Vanilla

86 TRUMP VODKACountry HollandBase Ingredient WheatTasting Notes Clear appearance; superb clarity. Dry earthy scents of grain and paraffin. The bouquet offers tantalizing nuances of leather and jasmine.Flavors: Orange|Citron|Grape| Raspberry

87 ULTIMAT VODKACountry Poland Base Ingredient Wheat, Rye and PotatoTasting Notes Masterly crafted from three distinct blends, Ultimat Vodka is an epitome of pureness accented by clean and refined taste that captures the essence of sophistication and style.

88 U'LUVKA VODKACountry PolandBase Ingredient Rye, Wheat and BarleyTasting Notes It is fresh, clean and elegant on the nose. Creamy and lightly buttery in character, with impressive sweet, savoury and spicy flavours, aniseed freshness and a long vibrant grain finish.

89 UV VODKACountry USABase Ingredient CornTasting Notes A light vodka that shows a distinct citrus note. A little thin of body but incredibly easy to sip.Flavors: Apple|Blue|Cherry|Citruv|Grape Lemonade|Orange|Vanilla

90 UVIX ITALIAN VODKA Country ItalyBase Ingredient Italian GrapesTasting Notes Light floral aromas and flavors with hints of orange, tangerine and grape must that cost the palate and linger through the finish.

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91 V2 VODKACountry HollandBase Ingredient Long Grain WheatTasting Notes Clasic vodka smell with mineral and floral notes. V2 is smooth but still carries a pleasant bite that reminds you that you're drinking vodka. Caffeine and Taurine infused.Flavors: Mint

92 VAN GOGH VODKACountry HollandBase Ingredient Wheat, Corn & BarleyTasting Notes Very clean and pure with a beautifully fragrant nose. A classic neutral vodka with a pleasing oily texture. Flavors: Espresso|Double EspressoAcai-Blueberry|Chocolate|PineapplePomegranate|Appel|Banana|VanillaRaspberry|Oranje|Citroen|CoconutMelon|Mango|Black Cherry|Mojito Mint

93 VERMONT WHITE VODKACountry USABase Ingredient Pure Milk SugarTasting Notes Crystal clear, smooth and with a delicate nose, this vodka is excellent straight and chilled.

94 VOX VODKA Country NetherlandsBase Ingredient WheatTasting Notes Muted nose of light hay, charcoal/ash, and licorice. Soft, smooth palate. Medium-bodied, yet with weight. Very clean and elegant, showing a refined profile. Somewhat guarded as deeper, smoky, earthy elements come forth. A very seductivestyle.Flavors: Green Apple| Raspberry

95 XELLENT SWISS VODKACountry SwitzerlandBase Ingredient Swiss RyeTasting Notes The initial whiffs find herbalaromas with faint hints of jasmine and moss: additional scents of tea leaves, minerals and wet stone appear in the later passes. The palate entry is semisweet and biscuity; midpalate is nutty, concentrated and remarkably mineral-like.

96 X-RATED VODKACountry FranceBase Ingredient Wheat & Roseberry GrainTasting Notes The spirit has a silky smooth texture, which causes a band of warmth to trend down from mouth to stomach. There is a slight hint of vanilla to the flavor. 100% organic and GE free.

97 YES! VODKACountry HollandBase Ingredient WheatTasting Notes Smooth vanilla nose; fresh dry and silky, with spice and a long, elegant finish; from the Netherlands.

98 ZODIAC VODKACountry PolandBase Ingredient PotatoTasting Notes Hand-crafted and distilled in Idaho. Zodiac is ultra smooth with hints of vanilla.

Zodiac produces twelve unique bottle designs, one for each sign and each with its own horoscope

99 ZUBROWKA VODKACountry PolandBase Ingredient RyeTasting Notes An amazing tasting vodka, with a grassy, herby palate with lovely hints of citrus, vanilla, and lavender. These tastes are all tempered with subtle chocolate & vanilla flavors.

100 ZYR VODKA Country RussiaBase Ingredient Winter Wheat & Rye Tasting Notes The entry is superiorly smooth and leads to a very clean, fresh palate in which the grain background is continued. It finishes short and clean with a ever-so-slight sweetness.

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