Vodka guides

How is vodka made?

From fermentation to filtration we explain how vodka is made. And how it isn't it all tasteless. Or loaded with artificial flavours

Contributed by

Adam O'Connell, writer at Master of Malt
Henry Jeffreys, editor at Master of Malt

Vodka is a distilled spirit, the often clear, colourless, and neutral one that you’ve probably paired with orange juice, coke, or lemon and lime on many occasions. But have you stopped to wonder what exactly vodka is? How does this drink that looks like water in your glass even get made? Well, that’s what this guide is here to tell you.

What is vodka made of?

Fermentation

Distillation

Vodka on a bottling line

Vodka is typically distilled in column stills

Flavoured vodka

Is all vodka tasteless?

Dilution

Filtering

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