Unlike whiskey or tequila, vodka can be distilled from well, pretty much anything. In addition to more standard potato and wheat bases, vodkas made from corn, whey and even fruit can now be found on the shelves. And yes: They all taste different.
This piece originally appeared on Liquor.com.
Apples: Tree Vodka
Made in the Rochester, New York, area, this eau-de-vie-like vodka is made from New York State apples, and has a distinctly fruity note that evokes apple and banana. Buy it here.
Corn: Prairie Organic Vodka
No, it doesn’t taste like corn-based moonshine. It’s lightly sweet, finishing clean and refreshing. Buy it here.
Maple Sap: Vermont Gold Vodka
A light caramel aroma and gentle, sweet maple-y flavor makes this vodka a good base for sweeter-style cocktails. Buy it here.
Potato: RWB Vodka
This Houston-made potato vodka is robust and earthy, with a hint of grapefruit peel on the finish. Buy it here.
Quinoa: Fair Quinoa Vodka
Everyone’s favorite health food gets distilled into a delicate spirit with a slightly toasty, earthy flavor. Buy it here.
Rye: Belvedere Vodka
This Polish vodka is made from 100 percent rye, giving it a hit of rye whiskey–like spice. Buy it here.
Whey: Broken Shed Premium Vodka
Made in New Zealand, whey produces a full-bodied vodka with sweet notes of vanilla and a touch of anise on the finish. Buy it here.
