Absolut Vodka, Skyy and Tito’s: Vodka Brands and How to Choose a Bottle

What is vodka made from?

Vodka is a clear spirit distilled from any fermentable material. Wheat, rye and corn are common, and potatoes, grapes and rice are also used. The raw material gives subtle differences in texture and flavour, from soft and creamy to peppery and clean.

After distillation the spirit is diluted with water to bottling strength, commonly around 37.5 to 40 percent ABV, and is often filtered.

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What is Absolut vodka?

Absolut is a Swedish vodka made from winter wheat grown near Åhus in southern Sweden. It is known for a clean, slightly grainy character, and for its range of flavoured vodkas.

It is a reliable, widely available choice for mixed drinks, and a good everyday vodka for martinis and highballs.

What is Skyy vodka?

Skyy is an American vodka from San Francisco, known for its blue bottle and a clean, crisp, light style. It is widely used as a mixing vodka in bars.

If you want a neutral base for cocktails and long drinks, a clean vodka like this does the job without getting in the way of the other ingredients.

What is Tito’s vodka?

Tito’s is a vodka from Austin, Texas, distilled from corn in pot stills. It has a slightly sweet, smooth character and has become one of the best-known craft-style vodkas in the world.

Its slight sweetness makes it pleasant over ice and in simple mixed drinks such as a vodka soda with lime.

What is Haku vodka?

Haku is a Japanese vodka made from rice, with a soft, clean, slightly sweet profile. Rice gives a gentle, silky texture that suits sipping and delicate cocktails.

It is a good choice if you want to try something different from grain and potato vodkas.

Does filtration matter?

Filtration removes impurities and softens the spirit. Many vodkas are filtered through charcoal, and some use other materials. More filtration usually means a cleaner, more neutral taste, while less filtration can leave more character.

Quality and the number of distillations matter more than marketing claims. Taste a few and choose the style you like.

Which vodka is best for a martini?

A vodka martini is vodka stirred or shaken with a splash of dry vermouth and served very cold with an olive or lemon twist. Because there is nowhere to hide, choose a smooth vodka you enjoy neat.

Pair it with a good dry vermouth from our vermouth collection, and chill the glass in the freezer.

Which vodka is best for mixed drinks?

For vodka soda, a vodka and tonic, a Moscow Mule or a Bloody Mary, a clean mid-priced vodka is enough. Strong mixers hide the finer details of premium bottles.

If you prefer ready-made drinks, our vodka premix range is a convenient option.

How do you choose a vodka?

Decide on the purpose: a clean everyday vodka for mixing, a smooth premium vodka for martinis and sipping, or a flavoured vodka for easy drinks. Check the ABV, the size and the base material.

See the current bottles in our vodka collection. We deliver insured across Australia, and an adult (18+) must sign for every delivery.

What are the common myths about vodka?

One myth is that vodka has no flavour. Good vodkas have subtle differences in texture, sweetness and finish that come from the base ingredient and the distillation. Another myth is that more distillations always mean better vodka, when quality depends on how carefully the spirit is made.

A third myth is that price guarantees quality. Taste a few bottles side by side to find the style you prefer.

How do you buy online from Doctors of Whisky?

Doctors of Whisky is a Sydney-based online bottle shop. Browse the collection, add bottles to your cart and choose PayID, bank transfer, Bitcoin or USDT at checkout; paying with Bitcoin or USDT takes 12% off.

The minimum order is $300 AUD. Orders of $1,500 AUD or more ship free by express courier, and a flat $75 AUD fee applies below that. Delivery is insured, and an adult (18+) must sign for every parcel.

How can you drink responsibly in Australia?

The Australian guidelines to reduce health risks from drinking alcohol recommend no more than 10 standard drinks a week and no more than four standard drinks on any one day. A standard drink contains 10 grams of alcohol, and the label on every bottle shows the number of standard drinks.

Pace yourself, eat before and while you drink, alternate with water, and never drive after drinking. You must be 18 or over to buy alcohol.