Both the Polish and the Russians claim to be the inventors of Vodka back in the 1405. I was not around back then but it is claimed that vodka reached Russia from Poland, so the argument persists over who actually discovered it and which is the best vodka.

Now in my years of being in the bar/restaurant business I have tasted a ton of vodka. There are lists all over the web on which brand is the best. Now seeing as this is all a matter of opinion, I decided to throw my hat into the ring and tell you which is the best from my point of view.

There are so many of these clear liquors in the world that, no, I have not tried them all and I doubt anybody has. Here is 11 of the best

11. Grey Goose Vodka

• Distilled From: Wheat
• Times Distilled: 5X
• ABV: 40%
• Region: Picardy, France
• Approximate Cost per Bottle (1 Liter): $36

10. Ultimat Vodka

• Distilled From: Wheat
• Times Distilled: 4X
• ABV: 40%
• Region: Poland
• Approximate Cost per Bottle (1 Liter): $46

9. Monopolowa Vodka

• Distilled From: Potatoes
• Times Distilled: 3X
• ABV: 40%
• Region: Austria
• Approximate Cost per Bottle (1 Liter): $19

8. Snow Queen Organic Vodka

• Distilled From: Organic Wheat
• Times Distilled: 5X
• ABV: 40%
• Region: Kazakhstan
• Approximate Cost per Bottle (1 Liter): $43

7. Reyka Vodka

• Distilled From: Wheat
• Times Distilled: 6X
• ABV: 40%
• Region: Iceland
• Approximate Cost per Bottle (1 Liter): $24

6. Russian Standard Vodka

• Distilled From: Wheat
• Times Distilled: 8X
• ABV: 40%
• Region: Moscow, Russia
• Approximate Cost per Bottle (1 Liter): $22

5. Belvedere Vodka

• Distilled From: Rye
• Times Distilled: 4X
• ABV: 40%
• Region: Zyrardow, Poland
• Approximate Cost per Bottle (1 Liter): $40

4. Heavy Water Vodka

• Distilled From: Wheat
• Times Distilled: 6X
• ABV: 40%
• Region: Sweden
• Approximate Cost per Bottle (1 Liter): $38

3. Stolichnaya Elit Vodka

• Distilled From: Grain
• Times Distilled: 4X
• ABV: 40%
• Region: Latvia
• Approximate Cost per Bottle (1 Liter): $60

2. Kauffman Luxury Vintage Vodka

• Distilled From: Wheat
• Times Distilled: 14X
• ABV: 40%
• Region: Moscow, Russia
• Approximate Cost per Bottle (1 Liter): $99-$400 (Price Varies Depending on Vintage)

1. Ketel One Vodka

• Distilled From: Wheat
• Times Distilled: 3X
• ABV: 40%
• Region: Schiedam, Holland
• Approximate Cost per Bottle (1 Liter): $35

So what is the best vodka? I say Ketel One. It is perfect in my opinion. Let me know what you think below.