Different Types of Vodka -Dial A Drink Kenya

Different Types of Vodka -Dial A Drink Kenya

There are many different types of vodka in the World. Here we shall discuss the different types of vodka and what makes them standout each other.

Types of Vodka

Plain Vodkas

Plain vodka is a vodka that has not been flavored or mixed with any other ingredients. Plain vodkas are made from wheat, corn, or potatoes, and are often filtered through charcoal or quarts crystals to remove any impurities. It takes about two weeks to be produced.

This type of vodka is slightly sweet and smooth not like other vodkas which have strong taste. Plain vodkas are typically bottled at 40% ABV (ALCOHOL BY VOLUME).

Plain vodka is most often consumed mixed with other liquors and ingredients to make cocktails. Vodka martinis are a popular example. Plain vodkas can also be consumed neat or on the rocks.

Flavored Vodkas

Flavored vodka is a type of vodka that is flavored with different ingredients where they are many different types of flavored vodka and each one has a different flavor. Some of these flavors include vanilla, cherry, raspberry, and peach.

Flavored vodka has become popular in recent years since people enjoy the taste and also the flavored vodka is been used in cocktails which means that it can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Flavored vodka is typically made by infusing the spirit with flavors such as, cucumber, cherry, peach or pineapple.

The ABV of flavored vodka can vary depending on the flavor, but it is typically around 35% and 37%.

Fruit Vodkas

Fruit vodkas is a type of vodka that is made from fruits. Some of the most common fruits used in fruit vodka include cranberries, raspberries, and blackberries.

Fruit vodkas are made from fermenting a type of fruit for a certain period of time and then distilling it. Where[U1]  its process begins with the selection of fresh fruit. The fresh fruits are cleaned and chopped into small piece and then added to a still and heated to produce vapour. The vapor is then condensed to produce fruit vodka. This process can take few weeks to create.

Fruit vodka is typically consumed in cocktails such as raspberry vodka cocktail or cranberry vodka cocktail. They can also be enjoyed on their own, neat or on the rocks.

Fruit vodka is averagely bottled at 40% ABV however some can have an alcohol content as high as 50%.

Grain Vodka

Grain Vodka is a popular vodka type since it does not carry the same price tag as regular vodka and it has a different flavor.

Grain vodka is made from different types of grains, including wheat and corn. Corn vodka is the most popular type of grain vodka and is known for its sweet and smooth flavor. Wheat vodka is also popular and has a slightly more complex flavor than corn vodka.

Grain vodka is made by grains been milled and then mashed. The mash is then distilled to produce alcohol. The alcohol is then purified to remove any impurities.

This type of vodka is mostly consumed as a shot, but can also be enjoyed in mixed drinks. Some popular mixed drinks that include grain vodka are vodka tonic, vodka cranberry and vodka martini.

The average alcohol used in grain vodka is around 40% but also some grain vodkas can have as high as 50% ABV.

Rye Vodka

Rye vodka is a type of vodka that is made from rye grain. It has a different flavor profile than any other type of vodka, and is said to be most loved vodka.

Rye vodka has a different flavor profile than wheat vodka. It is often described as being earthier, with notes of spice and caramel, this is due to different types of grains used in the production process

The process of making rye vodka is similar to the process of making other type of vodka but the main difference is that rye vodka is made from rye grain, rather than from potatoes or other grains.

Rye grain is grounded into a flour, and then mixed with water and yeast. The mixture is fermented and distilled to produce vodka.

Rye vodka is often consumed neat, on the rocks or in cocktails. The alcohol by volume of rye vodka is typically around 40%.

Molasses Vodka

Molasses vodka is a type of vodka that is made from molasses. It has a sweet and smoky flavor, and is often used in cocktails. Some popular cocktails that include molasses vodka are the Black Russian and the White Russian cocktails.

What makes molasses vodka unique is that it is made with sugarcane molasses. This gives it different flavor profile than any other type of vodka.

The molasses is mixed with water and distilled, and then the vodka is filtered and bottled.

Molasses vodka is best enjoyed as shot, but can be enjoyed in mixed drinks such as the Old-fashioned or Manhattan cocktail.

Molasses vodka has an abv of around 40%.