The Best Vodka Brands for At-Home Martinis, Mixed Drinks, and More

The House of Suntory might be better known for its portfolio of outstanding Japanese whisky, but its Haku craft vodka can certainly hold its own. 

Made from Japanese white rice that gets filtered through bamboo charcoal in Osaka, Japan, this vodka is exceptionally clean, soft, and slightly sweet.

Due to this squeaky clean, smooth flavor and chameleon-like versatility, Haku gets my seal of approval as Editor's Choice. 

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Made from Bolivian quinoa seeds that have been sourced ethically and sustainably, FAIR Quinoa Vodka is one of the best-tasting vodkas we've ever tried. The quinoa adds a slight nutty, earthy flavor, plus it also makes this spirit naturally gluten-free.  

Handcrafted in Vermont by Todd Hardie — a beekeeper for more than 40 years — this vodka is quite unique, as it's fermented from raw northern honey. Retaining the wild aromatics of that local honey, Barr Hill has soft, subtle floral notes and tastes delicious in cocktails.

We love the brand's consistent dedication to helping organizations that work to protect bees and other pollinators, too. This vodka is the bee's knees.

If you haven't sipped vodka from a crystal skull-shaped bottle, what have you even been doing with your life? Beyond being a rather not-so-subtle conversation piece or gift for a vodka aficionado, Dan Aykroyd's vodka has actually garnered multiple spirits awards over the years. 

It's a bit pricey, but we think the collectible skull plus the quality vodka make this a splurge-worthy pick for the goths out there. 

This single-estate copper-crafted vodka from Swedish brand Absolut is manually distilled in an Old World-style copper still, which purifies the vodka and adds a certain silkiness to its texture and taste. Sip this one on the rocks with a twist of lemon.

Crafted in France using a sort of intense five-step distillation process, this wheat-based vodka tastes as elegant as its pretty bottle looks. With its relatively higher price point, it's no wonder the Goose is many a celeb's go-to bottle for gettin' loose.

The most ubiquitous vodka brand in the United States, Tito's is the best vodka to keep stocked up at home for any sipping occasion. Microdistilled in small batches in Austin, Texas, for a super crisp and clean finish, Tito's can certainly go toe-to-toe with any luxury vodka.

A Polish vodka distilled from Dankowskie rye, Belvedere is one of the smoothest and most versatile luxury vodka brands out there. We think it tastes best served in a simple vodka martini with a twist of lemon, but it's also delicious served unadorned on the rocks. 

Ketel One's botanical expressions — Cucumber & Mint, Peach & Orange Blossom, and Grapefruit & Rose — are all wildly delicious in their own way. If we had to pick one flavor, we'd go for the tart and floral Grapefruit & Rose (linked here). These vodkas are also slightly lower in alcohol content with an ABV of 30%.

If you're on the prowl for a refreshing, lightly flavored vodka without any added sugars or artificial flavors, we highly recommend any one of these.

One of the only organic vodka brands currently on the market, Prairie is made with respect from seed to glass, using single-vintage organic corn that's distilled over the course of 3 years. You'll want to have a bottle of this super refreshing stuff — as well as its sister cucumber flavor —on-deck this season. 

Hangar 1 Vodka is an interesting blend of spirits from Napa Valley Viognier grapes and Midwestern wheat, which results in an intensely flavorful spirit with a smooth finish. 

Top this vodka with a splash of soda and a little squeeze of lime. You're good to go.

Kate Hudson's vodka doesn't just look pretty — it tastes delicious, too. Distilled seven times using alkaline water, this handcrafted vodka from Santa Barbara is insanely smooth and clean. Plus, look at that gorgeous bottle — total girl power right there.