If you are looking for a vodka that is best served on the rocks with nothing mixed in, your best bet is to stretch your wallet a little and opt for a quadruple distilled vodka that is soft and smooth on the palette. So if you are on a budget, know that this means you will likely be settling for a vodka that is best mixed rather than sipped. Named simply ‘LE LOGIS’, the estate has been designed as a place of discovery. Prices vary from around £15-£50+, and the smoothness of the drink generally tends to be reflected in how much you spend. GREY GOOSE Vodka has taken up quarters in Juillac-le-Coq, near Cognac, in the ancient and prestigious Logis du Fresne. With the rise of food intolerances and health trends, gluten-free vodkas are now available quite widely, so if you have any special requirements, keep your eyes peeled for these options. At the other end of the scale you can find things like vodkas made from milk (!) so there really is something for everyone. The distillation takes place in the same region. The company claims that the wheat for making this vodka is soft winter wheat that is categorized as superior bread-making wheat. Sidney Frank sold Grey Goose to Bacardi in 2004 for a cool 2 billion-plus and then had to sit on the vodka sidelines for a few years because of a noncompete agreement. These days you can get a wide variety of different vodkas to cater to your palate and even dietary requirements. Grey Goose is made from wheat that is grown in Picardy, France. Its expertise comes from years of experience: the Matre de Chais for the brand is Franois Thibault, who developed the original recipe for the vodka in Cognac, France. Whether you are simply buying a bottle for after-dinner drinks at home or want to find a unique gift for someone, we’ve found a fantastic range of local and international brands that are changing the way we view vodka. Grey Goose uses single origin Picardie wheat and water from its natural limestone well in Gensac-La-Pallue to produce a smooth vodka with a classic taste. It belongs to the true geese and swan subfamily (Anserinae). Here, we bring together our top picks for the best vodkas you should be drinking right now. grey goose The waterfowl genus Anser includes all grey geese and usually the white geese too.