A spirit made from just about anything. Vodka is man’s playground. A world with few regulations, vodka can be just about anything for anyone. Vodka is also our choice for many mixed drinks, so come find out about all the best cocktails or compare some of people’s favorites like Tito’s and Ketel One or Grey Goose and Belvedere!
When we think about vodka, we often think potatoes. But not all vodka is made from potatoes. In fact, very few vodkas are made from potatoes. So, what is vodka made from? Well, vodka is made from pretty much anything. That can be confusing, though. I mean, is corn vodka simply unaged bourbon? If almost…
Shots can be a fun, dangerous, or disgusting way to consume alcohol – perhaps all three. You can even claim that a disgusting shot is more fun for the sake of it being disgusting. However, that is not our goal here today. Today, we’re going to discuss two of the best shots you can drink,…
While whiskey is our drink of choice here at Barrel and Brew, we’re not ashamed of drinking the fruity stuff from time to time. After reviewing Pink Whitney, we decided to keep the train rolling and check out Truly Flavored Vodka. Truly is known for being one the first to capitalize on the hard seltzer…
Pink Whitney is a lemonade flavored vodka that saw immediate fame as soon as it hit the scene. While it’s produced by New Amsterdam, it’s popularity comes from the brand it’s partnered with – Barstool Sports and the Spittin’ Chiclets. If you’re a part of the younger generation or pay close attention to pop culture,…
My days of drinking vodka involved flavored Svedka and Smirnoff. Granted, those were in my days of when it wasn’t exactly legal for me to be drinking alcohol. I had grown up, a little bit, and moved my way to Absolut and Tito’s, but there wasn’t much else in terms of vodka for me. Present…
A chaser is a drink taken immediately after taking a shot to limit the burn and ethanol taste left over in your mouth. Whether you like shots or not, it’s important for you to know the best chasers and worst chasers for vodka. Why, you ask? At any given party, there’s always going to be…
Vodka is drastically different from most whiskeys in that it’s supposed to be a more neutral flavor. Whiskey is distilled with many different flavors in mind and is aged in various casks that are designed to add flavor as well. However, this does not mean that vodka is tasteless and odorless like it is often…
Vodka isn’t aged like your Scotch or Bourbons are so it tends to offer less flavor, making it difficult to decide between vodka options. Despite it being more bland, there is certainly a flavor distinction between high-quality vodka’s and the cheaper bottom shelf options. Additionally, there are a lot of options on the market including…