VinePair: We Asked 15 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Vodka That’s Earned a Spot on Your Bar? (2023)

Vodka is often chosen specifically for its mild character, but a great bartender knows that the right vodka can take even the simplest cocktail from good to great. And while classic bottles with tons of name recognition dominate the vodka market, lots of bars are now sourcing lesser-known products with their own distinctive character.

We asked bartenders and bar directors to share their favorite new vodkas they’ve recently added to their bars. Here’s what they said.