10 Best Grain Vodka Brands May 2015

Vodka is made by fermenting a starchy substance. While many popular variations rely on potatoes, fruits or sugar, grains are another alternative. When grains are used in the fermentation process, the resulting drink has a distinctive texture and a provocative taste. If you are looking for the leading grain vodka label, you can start by perusing the list below. These brands represent the best in the industry. You can trust that every label will provide excellent taste for your drinking needs. Check each label carefully to see exactly what grains are used. The options can include wheat, rye and more. The companies below have been reviewed based on a wide range of qualitative and quantitative statistics. In some cases, variable listing fees effect position on this list; however only highly-regarded firms are accepted through our review analysis. Learn more about our ranking process here.

 Top Grain Vodka Label Logo: Crystal Head Vodka
#1 of 10 Best Grain Vodka Labels

Crystal Head Vodka

Newfoundland, Canada

#1 of 10 Best Grain Vodka Labels of 2015 - Crystal Head Vodka is a drink that is clear in color and comes in a bottle that is shaped like a skull. The drink is filtered with charcoal to get rid of as many impurities as possible while ridding the beverage of color as well. It is produced by a company called Globe Fill. When you open the bottle, you will notice a sweet smell as well as a scent of alcohol. There is a cooling burn after you taste the citrus flavors of the beverage.

 Top Grain Vodka Label Logo: Ice Fox Vodka
#2 of 10 Top Grain Vodka Labels

Ice Fox Vodka

San Francisco, California

#2 of 10 Best Grain Vodka Labels of 2015 - Ice Fox Vodka is an 80 proof drink. It comes in a bottle that is blue on the bottom with a white design on the top. This is a product that is private labeled. A third party handles the distillation of the vodka. The flavor of the vodka is pure and solid. There are no overwhelming flavors that would interfere with the beverage being mixed with other drinks. It has been distilled three times to remove many of the impurities, giving the clear color.

 Top Grain Vodka Label Logo: Prenzel Southern Star Vodka

#3 of 10 Best Grain Vodka Labels of 2015 - Prenzel Southern Star Vodka has a 75 proof. It comes in a tall bottle with a silver cap. This is a pure vodka with very few flavors. The drink originates from New Zealand, but there is a base in San Francisco. This is a smooth drink with a clean finish. The vodka has a grain base and is made with pure mineral water. The distillation process has multiple stages in order to give the best flavors.

 Top Grain Vodka Label Logo: Status Vodka

#4 of 10 Best Grain Vodka Labels of 2015 - Status Premium Vodka is a high-quality grain vodka made by the Zlatagor Distillery in the Ukraine. This 117 year old distillery creates Status Vodka using fine grain and water sourced from artesian wells. After the water goes through a seven step filtration process, the vodka is distilled four times, creating a taste that is extremely light and smooth. In fact, when Status was award the Gold Medal for Excellence at an international tasting competition, it was described as a "no bit, no burn" spirit. Enjoy this premium vodka on its own, or mixed with a light fruit juice for a delicious cocktail.

 Top Grain Vodka Label Logo: Zing Premium Vodka

#5 of 10 Best Grain Vodka Labels of 2015 - Zing Premium Vodka is made with the best grains possible. It comes in a gray bottle with a black top. One of the differences in the bottle is that there are LED lights on the bottom that create a beautiful effect. The vodka is made by a company that is family owned and operated in California. This is sometimes considered a luxury vodka due to the smooth flavors and delicate aromas. There is a hint of vanilla as well as some floral notes when you open the bottle.

 Leading Grain Vodka Label Logo: Triple Eight Vodka

#6 of 10 Top Grain Vodka Labels of 2015 - Triple Eight vodka is a premium vodka that has been micro-distilled in Nantucket since 2001. Made from organically grown grain, this vodka is triple distilled, giving it a complex palate with a smooth finish. Notes of caramel and roasted almonds linger in this premium spirit, combining with locally sourced spices for a strong finish. This vodka can be enjoyed on its own, or mixed in with a cocktail. For cocktail lovers, the Triple Eight vodka also comes in a variety of flavors, including the popular blueberry and cranberry varieties.

 Top Grain Vodka Label Logo: Vincent Van Gogh Classic Vodka

#7 of 10 Best Grain Vodka Labels of 2015 - Vincent Van Gogh Classic Vodka is a drink that is named for the famous painter by the same name. There are several different flavors in the vodka, but they lead to a delicious beverage that can be enjoyed by itself or mixed with other drinks. The vodka comes in a tall bottle with a gold top. There is also a subtle clouding to the bottle. This is a grain vodka that doesn't have any overwhelming flavor notes, but you can detect hints of flowers and some fruits. There is an earthy smell when opening the bottle with a slight leather finish.

 Best Grain Vodka Label Logo: Vodka Fourteen Organic Craft Distilled Vodka

#8 of 10 Top Grain Vodka Labels of 2015 - Vodka Fourteen Organic Craft Distilled Vodka is one that is distilled in the Rocky Mountains. It is made with organic grains and spring water, giving you a pure taste. The vodka has a clear appearance. The company that makes the vodka is family owned. A carbon filtration system is used to remove impurities and color. There are no overwhelming flavors in the vodka, but there are hints of citrus and vanilla when opening the bottle. This drink has a cooling sensation instead of one that burns.

 Leading Grain Vodka Label Logo: Stalinskaya Vodka

#9 of 10 Top Grain Vodka Labels of 2015 - Stalinskaya Vodka is a vodka with a name that means steel. The finest grains are used in making the vodka. The company has a bottle design that is tall and slender with a red cap. It comes from a region in Romania. The vodka is made with a grain base. This is a smooth drink that is easy to mix. There are a few different aromas that you might not find in other drinks, such as meringue and melted wax. There is a creamy flavor as well as a praline touch to the drink.

 Best Grain Vodka Label Logo: UV 103pf Vodka

#10 of 10 Top Grain Vodka Labels of 2015 - UV Vodka's 103 proof range offers a higher alcohol concentration without sacrificing smoothness and flavor. This grain vodka is made from yellow corn corn grown in the American Midwest and water sourced from aquifers in Princeton, Minnesota. These high-quality ingredients, coupled with their distilling process makes UV's 103 proof vodka a pure, smooth vodka. UV distills their vodka four times through activated carbon to ensure a top of the line smooth flavor that you don't often see with high-alcohol vodkas. Packaged in a glossy, black bottle, this vodka is an ideal party gift.

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