Vodka and gin both begin as a fermented grain or fruit "beer" or "wine" that is then distilled into a higher proof neutral spirit. From there, the differences happen right away.

Technically a neutral grain spirit that is colorless, odorless and flavorless, vodka is the top-selling spirit in the U.S., and its ascendency has been rapid, historically speaking.

Tito’s Handmade Vodka proudly cultivates an artisanal, small-batch brand image, even as it’s recently claimed the mantle of America’s best-selling spirit ...

Why vodka's neutral flavor and color matter more than what it's made from Written by Dylan Ettinger Vodka is prized for its neutral flavor. invizbk/Getty Images Feb 7, 2022, 2:15 PM PT ...

But aside from its ubiquity on back bars and in-home cocktail cabinets, there is a lot about vodka that tends to confuse people. Unlike Bourbon, which must be at least 51% corn, or single malt ...