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Vodka, the most popular clear spirit of them all. Some prefer theirs neat over ice, while others can only bare to stomach it mixed amongst sweet juices.

Let's be honest - at some point in our lives, we've all experienced tasting a vodka that had notes of paint stripper with hints of nail varnish remover on the palate, not pretty.

Most vodka's are made from fermented grains like corn, rice and rye. You can even make vodka out of potatoes! Although, wheat, barley and rye are among the more elite ingredients.

We've compiled a guide on some of the best brands of vodka producers around the world; including well established names and upcoming ones you should be looking out for.

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Luxury vodka brands

1. Zyr Vodka, 70cl - Russia

First on the list is Zyr, a Russian vodka made fro winter wheat and rye. This brand is all about numbers; the ingredients go through 9 filtrations, 5 distillations and 3 stages of taste testing before completions.

This attention to detail and quality artisanship offers an extra smooth and creamy taste that can easily be enjoyed straight or mixed.

Price: £28.11 + shipping, Thinkliquor - buy here now

2. Zubrowka Vodka, 70cl - Poland

Some of the best vodkas in the world are produced in Poland, one of them being Zubrowka. Each green-tinged bottle contains a single blade of hand-picked Bison grass, which may be a nice touch but also enriches the vodka with a natural, herbaceous and clean flavour

Traditionally in its native Poland, Zubrowka is served with cloudy apple juice - the sweet and sharp taste of the apple, along with the earthy notes ensures a match made in heaven.

Price: £22.80, Amazon - buy here now

3. Mamount Vodka, 70cl - Siberia

If you're looking for a luxury vodka that can look equally as luxurious in your drinks cabinet, this is mammoth's tusk shaped bottle is one for you. This triple filtered vodka is created with wheat and Siberian water, it has a creamy texture on the palate and is relatively thicker than most vodkas.

Hints of liquorice offer a a particularly sweet taste, serve super chilled with a lemon wedge.

Price: £33.99 (save 6%), Amazon - buy here now

4. Grey Goose Vodka, 70cl - France

A household name we have all grown to love, is it any wonder Grey Goose made it to our top list? The wheat based vodka isn't just a big name; it also has a strong heritage - with everything from harvesting to distillation and bottling happening in France.

Made from single-origin Picardie wheat and the purest water from a limestone well in Gensac-La-Pallue, Grey Goose have created a super premium vodka worthy to sip in any capacity. It's also gluten free!

An nice ode to the brand is that each bottle is washed once in the spirit, meaning it's the only liquid to ever touch the bottle! Touché.

Price: £32.99, Drinksupermarket - buy here now

5. Chase Vodka, 70cl - United Kingdom

Produced on a family-owned farm in Herefordshire, the team behind luxury vodka brand Chase (who also own Tyrell's crisps) have turned spuds into an award-winning spirit.

This potato vodka emits hints of vegetables on the nose, but overall delivers a clean tasting and creamy mouthfeel. Mix it up with a ginger beer and a splash of honey and lemon.

Price: £31.95, The Whiskey Exchange - buy here now

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6. Snow Queen Vodka, 70cl - Kazakhstan

Not typically a country associated with the production of vodka, this delightful treat from Kazakhstan is a welcomed surprise for spirit connoisseurs. The organic wheat spirit is distilled 5 times before a pairing with reverse osmosis water. This results in a purified, high-quality product.

This vodka is virtually odourless and offers a refined taste, desired elements quite rare to find in just the one bottle; enjoy as part of a berry-infused cocktail.

Price: £28.00, Waitrose - buy here now

7. Reyka Vodka, 70cl - Iceland

It's no secret that Iceland has some of the cleanest water in the world, making Reyka vodka among one of the finest spirits the vodka industry offer.

This truly authentic, Icelandic spirit is produced at the countries only distillery, created from a barley and wheat mix. The production process is extremely friendly to the environment, powered solely by the small islands geothermal heat.

The clean taste of the vodka is so smooth it's been suggested it is almost like drinking water. Enjoy neat on ice.

Price: £21.00, Amazon - buy here now

8. Haku Vodka, 70cl - Japan

Some of you may be familiar with The House of Suntory, known for its Japanese whiskey; recently they have ventured into the production of white spirits, with amazing results.

Haku vodka is made entirely from Japanese white rice, which is then milled and polished conscientiously before being filtered through bamboo charcoal. This process is to retain the natural sweet taste of the rice.

This ultra smooth spirit carries a kick but with a surprisingly sweet aftertaste, ideal for those who prefer a subtle tasting spirit.

Price: £31.95, The Whiskey Exchange - buy here now

9. Crystal Head Vodka, 70cl - Canada

This may look like just a pretty bottle for the drinks shelf but the vodka inside is equally as appealing. Inspired by the mysterious 13 crystal heads of legend.

Originating from Canada, is distilled from peaches and cream corn; one of the sweetest grains there is. It's then distilled 4 times before going through a 7 step filtration process.

The purity of this vodka makes for a wonderfully clean spirit with vanilla and citrus notes. This combination would make the perfect Key Lime Martini.

Price: £39.90 (save 15%), Amazon - buy here now

If gin is your preferred tipple best gin brands worth trying and some of the best gin bars in London to road-test if you're in the capital. Alternatively, if you'd describe yourself as a rum-connoisseur, have a read of our comprehensive guide on the 10 best rums of 2019.