Vodka

Vodka is one of the world's most versatile spirits, but there is far more variation between bottles than its reputation for neutrality might suggest. It can be made from a range of agricultural ingredients, including wheat, rye, corn and potatoes, with the choice of raw material, distillation and filtration all influencing texture and character.

At Spy, our Vodka selection focuses on distinctive bottles from carefully chosen distillers, including smaller producers where the quality of the base ingredients and production methods are part of the story. Explore everything from clean, crisp classic styles to vodkas with greater weight, texture and subtle flavour, as well as carefully made flavoured expressions.

  • Baller Vodka Vodka Bottle on a White Background

    Baller Vodka

    Baller Vodka

    70cl | ABV: 40%

    £32.95
    £32.95
  • Baller Chilli Bacon Vodka

    Baller Chilli Bacon Vodka

    Baller Chilli Bacon Vodka

    70cl | ABV: 40%

    £33.95
    £33.95
  • Absolut Mango

    Absolut Mango

    Absolut Mango

    £20.45
    £20.45
  • Grey Goose Orange

    Grey Goose Orange

    Grey Goose Orange

    70cl | ABV: 40.0%

    £39.45
    £39.45
  • Absolut Raspberri

    Absolut Raspberri

    Absolut Raspberri

    70cl | ABV: 38.0%

    £20.45
    £19.95 £20.45
  • Kalinska Vodka Bottle on a White Background

    Kalinska Vodka

    Kalinska Vodka

    70cl | ABV: 37.5%

    £14.50
    £12.95 £14.50
  • Blackwoods Scottish Vodka Bottle on a White Background

    Blackwoods Vodka

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    Blackwoods Vodka

    70cl | ABV: 40%

    £24.45
    £24.45
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  • Beluga Noble Vodka Bottle on a White Background

    Beluga Noble Vodka

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    Beluga Noble Vodka

    70cl | ABV: 40.0%

    £42.45
    £39.45 £42.45
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  • Retribution English Vodka on a white background

    Retribution English Vodka

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    Retribution English Vodka

    70cl | ABV: 44%

    £38.45
    £38.45
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  • Crystal Head Vodka Bottle, shaped like a skull, on a White Background

    Crystal Head Vodka

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    Crystal Head Vodka

    70cl | ABV: 40.0%

    £49.95
    £49.95
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Vodka Buying Guide

Vodka is often described as a neutral spirit, but raw material, distillation, filtration and the choices made by the distiller can all influence its texture and character. Looking beyond brand name alone can reveal considerably more variety than the category's reputation suggests.

Which style of Vodka should you choose?

For cocktails and mixed drinks, a clean, balanced Vodka with a smooth texture is a versatile choice. If you plan to drink Vodka neat or in a Martini, look for bottles with greater texture and individual character. Grain choice and producer can become particularly noticeable when there are fewer other ingredients to disguise the spirit.

Does it matter what Vodka is made from?

It can. Vodka may be produced from different agricultural raw materials, and although distillation creates a highly refined spirit, the starting material and production choices can still contribute to differences in texture and subtle flavour. Wheat, rye, corn and potato vodkas can therefore offer different drinking experiences.

Look beyond completely neutral Vodka

Purity does not have to mean an absence of character. Smaller and specialist distillers may place greater emphasis on raw materials, texture and careful distillation rather than simply pursuing maximum neutrality. These differences can be particularly rewarding in Vodka served neat or in simple cocktails.

Vodka FAQs

What is Vodka made from?

Vodka can be produced from a variety of agricultural raw materials. Grains such as wheat, rye and corn are common, while potatoes are another well-known base. The ingredient used is only one part of the finished spirit, with fermentation, distillation and filtration also influencing the result.

Does Vodka have a flavour?

Yes, although the differences can be subtle. Some vodkas are deliberately very clean and neutral, while others show more noticeable grain character, sweetness, spice or texture. Comparing different producers and base ingredients side by side can make these distinctions much easier to recognise.

Should Vodka be kept in the freezer?

Vodka can be served very cold, but chilling it heavily can suppress some of its aroma and flavour. Freezer-cold Vodka can give a particularly smooth, viscous texture, while a less heavily chilled serving temperature may reveal more of the character of a distinctive bottle.

Which cocktails work well with Vodka?

Vodka's versatility makes it useful in a wide range of cocktails. Classics include the Vodka Martini, Moscow Mule, Bloody Mary, Espresso Martini and White Russian. More characterful vodkas can also work well in very simple drinks where the spirit remains prominent.

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