Best Vodka - Newsweek

From imported vodkas that have been around for generations to American-made vodkas started in one-room distilleries, this list includes some of the best clear spirits on the market. Martini drinker? You'll find several vodkas below specifically vetted as excellent additions to this classic cocktail. If you're the type to reach for something ready-made, several brands have a full line of flavored options. Tell us your go-to by casting your vote.

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Aly Walansky writes regularly about food news and trends. She has been a food journalist for over twenty years and has covered everything from budget shopping to recipes to culinary travel content for national publications that include the Food Network, Southern Living, Food & Wine, Travel & Leisure, The Kitchn and more. She was ranked among top 10 journalists of 2023 and top 10 freelance journalists in 2024, as well as #1 food journalist of 2022, by Muck Rack. Follow her at alywalansky.substack.com.

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