National Vodka Day deserves a line-up as diverse as the spirit itself. Vodka often gets unfairly labelled as a blank canvas, but this line-up proves it’s anything but.
We’ve got terroir-driven single estates, cult classics, chilli-fuelled nightmares and a popcorn-flavoured primate.
Here are ten bottles (well, eight and one bag and a box) of vodka worth raising a glass to on 4 October.
Top 10 vodkas for National Vodka Day
Vodka Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)
National Vodka Day deserves more than just one vodka. This Drinks by the Dram calendar packs 25 wax-sealed samples from some of the best producers around, offering a journey through the category’s breadth. A clever way to discover your next favourite Martini serve, or a festive gift for the vodka devotee who’s hard to shop for.
Desi Daru Alphonso Mango Vodka
Desi Daru Alphonso Mango Vodka is currently the highest-rated vodka in the world, with a cult following to prove it. Distilled in Oxfordshire with English winter wheat and real Alphonso mangoes from Ratnagiri, this British-Indian bottling shows vodka can be both luxurious and full of flavour. A top choice for cocktail lovers who want tropical depth without syrupy shortcuts.
The Muff Liquor Company Irish Potato Vodka
Sometimes you just want vodka made the old way, from potatoes. Muff Liquor Co. distils its Irish potato vodka six times for creaminess and smooth texture, creating a spirit that’s versatile enough for cocktails but characterful enough to sip. The brand was founded by Laura Bonner. But Russell Crowe, Ed Sheeran, Jimmy Carr, Ryan Tubridy, and Ronan Keating are investors. The brand calls them Laura Bonner and the “Muff Men”. Outstanding stuff.
Ramsbury Vodka
Provenance matters. Ramsbury is one of the UK’s few true single estate vodkas, with the wheat grown, distilled, and bottled in Wiltshire. The result is clean, elegant, and reflective of its land. For those who like their vodka with a clear sense of place, this is the dignified pick.
Sapling Vodka Bag in Box (5L)
Because vodka drinkers deserve sustainability too. Sapling Climate Positive Vodka is already popular for its eco-conscious ethos, but this five-litre bag-in-box takes it to another level. Perfect for parties, bar refills, or anyone who wants to cut down on glass waste while still enjoying silky British wheat vodka.
250,000 Scovilles Naga Chilli Vodka
Every list needs its wildcard, and this one’s is properly unhinged. Infused with naga chillies and sealed like dangerous contraband, this vodka clocks in at a staggering 250,000 Scovilles. It’s more ordeal than drink, but it proves vodka’s versatility: it can be elegant, fruity, or downright terrifying. Handle with caution. We could do like a boozy Hot Ones with this stuff, can’t we?
Diamond Ape Vodka – Popcorn
National Vodka Day should be fun. This potato vodka is flavoured with popcorn and presented in a bottle shaped like an ape’s head. Novelty, yes, but it’s also surprisingly tasty in twists on classics like the Espresso Martini. Vodka doesn’t have to take itself too seriously.
Sausage Tree Vodka
From the folks that brought you Drumshanbo Gunpowder Gin comes a unique Irish vodka. With a funny name. It’s made with the fruit of the Kigelia Africana, also known as the sausage tree. Because the fruit looks like sausages (Google it). It’s fruity, herbaceous and most delicious.
Mikolasch Single Farm Vodka
History, heritage, and honest farming credentials. With roots going back to 1842, the Mikolasch name has been revived to produce organic vodka from Ukrainian corn and well water. It’s a great pick for those who want authenticity and tradition in their glass.
Jaffa Cake Vodka
We finally asked the right question: what happens when you put actual Jaffa cakes into vodka? The answer is a chocolate-orange delight that’s as versatile as it is fun. A brilliant pick for playful cocktails and one that practically demands a biscuit on the side.
That was our top 10 vodkas for National Vodka Day. Anything we missed? Let us know.
