10 Best Vodkas in the UK 2024 (Russian Standard, Belvedere and More)

We’d be remiss to leave out one of the UK's tastiest homegrown vodkas. Victorious in 2010's best vodka in the world competition, it's is brewed by makers of Tyrrells crisps. British potatoes are distilled four times in copper batch pots, then distilled twice more before tempering the alcohol with locally sourced water. 

This premium vodka packs a little more punch than others like Grey Goose, so if you’re looking for conventional neutral flavours you might want to look elsewhere. However, we believe for price and quality, Chase Vodka stands out as the best of the bunch. 

Ciroc does things differently from most vodka brands included on our top 10 list. Rather than potato or wheat as a base ingredient, this rich-tasting spirit is distilled from French grapes. Infused with sweet mango and other flavours, it delivers a smooth and fruity finish.

If your preference lies on the flavoured side of vodka, then Ciroc wins the battle of the best. Mango, Pineapple, and Red Berry are just three of the many choices available online. This citrusy product goes great on its own over ice, or as part of a glorious cocktail.

Belvedere is synonymous with luxury and represents the apex of traditional vodka making. Created from Polish Dankowskie Rye, it's quadruple distilled then diluted with water from Belvedere's artisan wells - this spirit is full of flavour and texture. 

We've recommended the magnum bottle, which costs a pretty penny but gives you more bang for your buck. There's also a smaller size available if you don't fancy the big bottle. You're bound to impress your guests with this party piece and the vodka is top-notch. Sip with a little water and a squirt of lemon or lime juice.

For the only Russian vodka on the list we’ve gone with Russian Standard, and for good reason. As one of the cheapest quality spirits on the market, it’s real value for money.

Experience gently toasted notes coupled with a sweetness that compliments the wheat flavour. It might not be premium but it’s as close as you’ll get without loosening the purse strings a little more. Kick it up a notch with a Moscow Mule served with spicy ginger beer and a slice of lime. 

Sometimes standard doesn’t tick all the right boxes, but vodka made entirely from milk might just do it. On the West Coast of Dorset, grass-grazing cows are milked, and the liquid is separated. The whey is then fermented into a special milk beer, which is distilled then triple filtered into this cool vodka.

When you sip this drink neat, anticipate a little burn, and don’t expect to taste milk. You’ll get a sweet flavour, hints of vanilla and a creamy finish. If you love espresso martinis, this might just be the vodka for you.

What kind of top 10 list would this be without Absolut? Two vodkas run it close as the best of the ‘common’ bunch, but Absolut just pips Smirnoff to the finish line. As the base to many cocktails, this brand produces multitudes of flavours, but we’re sticking with the standard vodka.

It’s made from water pulled from a deep well in Åhus, Sweden, and combined with winter wheat grown in fields of the same region. Distilled an ‘infinite’ amount of times, this clean-tasting spirit works perfectly as a mixer. Get imaginative with your flavours or look up some tasty cocktails online to enjoy to the max.

Of course, there cannot be a discussion on vodkas without mention of the number one best-selling premium vodka brand in the world. Made from a blend of different grains, this triple distilled spirit is ten times filtered through seven columns of environmentally sustainable charcoal.

More than a novelty, this vodka tastes great and could give your friends a smile when given as a gift. It's also great to keep for yourself, to put in a prime position on your home bar, ready and waiting to spark conversation. For an ice-cold and refreshing shot, pour straight from the freezer into a glass. 

Where brands source their products plays a big role in why many people choose to buy a product. If that's you, then learning that this premium French vodka is made from just French winter wheat and spring water should ensure it ends up in your basket.

It contains fine ingredients, a delicious taste, and it costs slightly more than other vodkas. But, high-quality single-origin ingredients make it worthwhile. Known for its smooth taste, enjoy this vodka neat, chilled on the rocks or go the extra mile and mix a martini – shaken or stirred.

One of the most unique vodkas on the market derives its taste of the wild from handpicked bison grass, plucked from a Polish forest. Each bottle of this 100% grain vodka contains a single blade of bison grass, which delivers a herbal, sweet, and natural flavour.

Product descriptions describe the taste as clean and smooth, but its distinctive taste may not float everybody’s boat. If you fancy doing as the Polish do, grab a glass, add some chopped apples and throw in some apple juice for a delicious beverage. 

This award-winning vodka hits the right spot if you’re looking for a bit of sweetness to temper the kick. It’s a mix of triple distilled grain vodka and natural toffee syrup, made from pure melted sugar cane. Best served over ice, this affordable drink offers a subtle taste of toffee without sacrificing the spirit's flavour.

We recommend this drink for its warm and creamy combination, while its low alcohol content makes it the perfect option for people who struggle with the strength and aftertaste of usual vodkas. However, without a sweet tooth, you might find it a little sickly.