Cheap vs. Expensive Vodka: Can Johnny Drinks Taste the Difference?

[@JohnnyDrinks]

Which liquor are we comparing next?!

[@alexsaavedra2905]

Tequila

[@stevenp1706]

Rum

[@entrepreneurlife649]

Extra Añejo Tequila. Don Julio and Patron?

[@mattryan5372]

Southern comfort

[@mattryan5372]

Patron

[@driacon]

do a taste test with all the big brand low to high priced and see which are actually worth the money

[@JohnnyDrinks]

great idea

[@mikemory7722]

Yes!!!

[@slizzy6292]

I've never had $100 vodka, but I've noticed the biggest difference is only how much it tastes like alcohol. More expensive vodka tastes smoother and more like water

[@CircularJarl]

Drinking vodka room temperature?!? What? If you drink vodka, especially expensive one like Beluga, you HAVE to put it to the freezer for at least 2-3 hours to make it’s texture like a melted wax. It absolutely improves your drinking experience. It offends me as a Russian. My bear is very offended too

[@Shadowwind4]

I’ve never liked cold vodka it’s gotta be drank at room temperature imo

[@notlahaan]

While it's true that drinking vodka at below freezing is much better (surprisingly a lot of people don't know this), and is the right way to do it - when vodkas are room temp, the flaws are much more apparent. When -18C, there's going to be somewhat minute differences between these vodkas, but when at room temp, there's a world of difference.

[@xavieranmore269]

Употреблять водку как алкогольный напиток рекомендуют охлаждённой. Дегустировать рекомендуют при комнатной температуре.

[@notlahaan]

@@xavieranmore269 да

[@timmyboy2495]

In America we like to drink our vodka at room temp, but that’s not to say freezing it doesn’t enhance the drinking experience.

[@58lukum]

When I learned the difference between burn and heat, it opened up a whole new world. Don’t hold yourself back from trying new and more pricier bottles. Don’t have to pay $100 but maybe another $20-$40 on top of what you already pay and you might find something really nice and a new favorite.

[@WD.909]

So for like grey goose or belvedere?

[@babyzillakilla]

Everyone says vodka is the same no matter the price. And whisky’s and bourbons is where the price REALLY makes a difference

[@JohnnyDrinks]

that's why we were hyped to do this one!

[@babyzillakilla]

@@JohnnyDrinks besides smoothness and harshness was there any other distinct difference in taste?

[@de_iure]

Because it has the same taste. Only difference is potato vs rye vodka. Rye vodka has sweeter taste, and tastes best if it's rectified, but not filtrated. Filtration is worst thing you can do to alcohol.

[@d-rockanomaly9243]

@de_iure maybe taste just by itself, but other things like burn and texture, intensity and smoothness can vary. But I think mostly it's the fact that cheap vodkas can get worse and worse if they're cheap enough but good vodka caps out of a certain point. It's not that hard to make really good vodka. I bet Smirnoff versus this expensive vodka would have been a lot closer..

[@4doorsmorewhors]

Great content as always not talking for nothing short and sweet! Keep it up

[@JohnnyDrinks]

thanks man!

[@nimbusflamel8844]

Could you review a line up of Evan Williams whiskey's? Especially the honey whiskey. But I'd like to see your dad's take on his own honey whiskey as well!

[@kennethdelapp2695]

Gin might be good for comparisons

[@JohnnyDrinks]

Definitely a good idea

[@0F0cusEnergy0]

Good gin is so much better. Sucks because now that I know I have to buy the better stuff.

[@Theman26642]

Beluga Gold line frozen when I had it 5-7 years ago went down like water. No burn at all. Think the quality has gone downhill a bit.

[@aniquinstark4347]

I notice a big difference between bottom and middle shelf vodkas but diminishing returns kick in pretty quickly. My favorite is Luksusowa which is only like $15 for a 750. Neutral flavor great for mixing.

[@masterpassword2]

Useless "test". Some vodkas do have a distinctive taste and smell but that doesn't mean anything in terms of quality. Since your dad already knows how to identify this particular brand, it's useless to try to test it against something totally different. You can find a cheap vodka that will be too close for him to call out if you actually cared about honest testing.

[@KamilSadura]

Belvedere for me. No gray goose thanks

[@Cutface141]

Try Russian standard gold

[@ebrooks9064]

Congratulations on 1million subscribers, hard work pays off

[@Tobitson2.0]

can you test finnish alcohols for example karhu beer

[@FlickinTheBudgie]

$10 vodka in Australia is 50ml

[@ricardotorres854]

Love these videos, try putting the cheap Vodkal through the water filter a few times, I heard it makes it taste better!

[@michaely7730]

how about adding a midrange bottle as well to kick it up a notch?

[@liyamabramov4902]

The beluga tastes amazing

[@garykainth3460]

Goose, Kettle One and Tito's are the current go to's

[@thingsnstuff85]

Tito’s is trash. It’s made with corn. Not grains or potatoes as it should be

[@ferminlopezzz]

You guys are at a million congrats been here since way before and videos only get better 🤩😎

[@d-rockanomaly9243]

I think vodka can get bad if it's cheap enough. You should have tried the expensive vodka versus a Regular Vodka like Smirnoff or something. Basically what I'm saying is the differences you notice here might have been the cheap vodka tasting Basically what I'm saying is the difference is you notice here might have been the cheap vodka tasting Cheap instead of the expensive vodka tasting expensive.. I bet Smirnoff would be a lot closer.

[@cesarceballos3481]

Can you guys do something like a Crown royal whiskey and compare it to an expensive whiskey? That be a good onw

[@mattryan5372]

Good one

[@robertjr1254]

So both of these in the same mixed drink

[@Svoorhout85]

I got an old bottle of vodka today as a gift and im trying to find more info on it. Its called Troika and its from Yugoslavia. I cant find a date on the bottle except for a red sticker that says gold medal in Llubljana 1976. The bottle has a white fuzzy "hat" on the cap (though its turned brown now) Google doesnt give me much except for one website thats selling the same bottle for 200 British pounds. Can anyone help me identify this? Im trying to decide wether I should keep this safe and hopefully increase its value or taste it.

[@sukhdevsharma4211]

Great content 👍👍👍 learning a lot from you guys..luv from india

[@seanshkreli-thorne653]

Which one goes down smoother. Simple as that.

[@crawlerx1818]

That's why I like potters triple distilled only like $15 half gallon, mix that shit with sugar free monster it's great

[@codyshirey3468]

Bro vokda when it comes to smell youll always smell the diffrence its that rubbing alochol smell

[@solosogreedy]

This is dope. Need more vids like this please 💯🫡

[@GeorgeWDaws]

Kool enjoy your videos and information

[@jtwilliams721]

Mid shelf vs top shelf

[@bkkp5468]

Ironically the more expensive booze tastes less like booze than the cheap booze

[@francisfisherpalmer6202]

Thank you .. A good taste is everything...

[@justinsingh7835]

Can you compare car insurance deals?

[@chasevandermolen9837]

Do rums next

[@JohnnyDrinks]

👍

[@chasevandermolen9837]

Do like 3 or 4 bottles, I'm a rum guy since I'm from New Orleans and a good sazerac rye whiskey.

[@Rick_Cleland]

I used to drink a liter and a half of the cheap stuff every day just to stop the shakes.😔

[@entrepreneurlife649]

Tequilas! Especially the Extra Añejo blend.

[@FFAFANBOY]

This is so weird, I mean it might be a good cheap vodka but I can clearly tell the difference in cheap and more pricey vodka in the taste alone. Now ofc there are bad expensive vodkas too but I have never had a cheap vodka that I can enjoy without mixers.

[@nemo5335]

ok, comparing rotgut vs top shelf is one thing, but now compare a $30 bottle to that $100 and i bet there is no difference at all.

[@dualdanman816]

Absolute Vs Popov🤔🏌️

[@pramudyawardana8180]

Please taste indonesian liquor such Arak Bali or our other liquor from indonesia...😊

[@andyArt5]

Maybe try at 3 different price points.

[@ashtechltd]

Guys you defiantly need to put vodka in the freezer before tests like this… warm vodka straight… no go for me 😂

[@JohnnyDrinks]

We gotta taste it as raw as possible.

[@ashtechltd]

@@JohnnyDrinks more of a man than me 😉

[@alvinmousseau1100]

Great video

[@codyd4247]

It’s all the same when it comes to vodka…

[@codyd4247]

Ok

[@kdub9787]

I thought All Russian vodaka was banned

[@jmnthe3rd]

Okay, it's a great vodka for sipping neat, but why would anyone sip vodka neat? I can think of 100 other beverages I'd rather drink that are all less than $100 a bottle.

[@kenth151]

So you pay $100 bucks to break the top. Always go for the cheaper stuff. Especially if you are mixing. Is it ever worth $90 more.

[@erickzetina193]

Nah bro where is the scientific method... do it enough times you can't tell the difference after 6+ times destilled vodka

[@LordRadio13]

Sweet, Rich people getting richer... this world is AWESOME

[@snake-r1w]

Dad which toilet paper gets the most jizz off your stomach?

[@mr-vet]

I can taste the difference…same with tequila…I can’t drink the cheap stuff.

[@JohnnyDrinks]

Definitely different with tequila!

[@alexmojtehedzadeh315]

Only 100

[@Mariofans-gn1lu]

voka is nasty

[@dopemann8729]

❤️❤️❤️

[@yourfavoriteaudience7460]

So you both is father and son ?

[@lb37127]

Never tried Beluga…. Does anybody know how it compares to Belvedere or Grey Goose?

[@wafelryrzowy5279]

They are basically the same. The biggest difference betweend them is thath Belvedere is polish, Beluga is russian and goose iż a french vodka. For me personally Belvedere is the Best.

[@marshasadler4959]

I love you

[@christinecamley]

I'm not a Vodka fan at all but I go for a higher end, higher proof spirit!!

[@yb9506]

I would recommend the Beluga. It's so smooth that you don't need to mix or drink anything after taking the shot. Very smooth and you'll feel your throat warming up but not in a bad, burning way.

[@christinecamley]

@@yb9506 Oh for sure, if someone is having Vodka - grab the Beluga!!

[@elsuperpollo2273]

I'm the opposite I want to cheap vodka instead of that rich b**ch vodka

[@biguprochester]

Try Reyka fellas. $20 price point and makes Titos taste like lighter fluid. Icelandic glacier water is the touch

[@jonigutchen8033]

Ever try putting cheapo vodka through a brita filter? Curious to see what you think

[@mayer7196]

First. Great video!

[@gottahaveawawa7494]

You didn’t even watch the video this came out 1 minute about the video came out 2 minutes ago and its over a 2 minute video

[@JohnnyDrinks]

thanks man

[@mayer7196]

@@gottahaveawawa7494 check the edit.

[@gottahaveawawa7494]

@@mayer7196 lol it wasn’t edited before. It’s an excuse. I seen it with my own 2 eyes.

[@mayer7196]

@@gottahaveawawa7494 was I wrong? Great video. Thanks for playing.

[@Zipfei_Kloatscher]

Well, $10 is still not cheap. I always get the $5 bottles, good enough for my liver... 🙂👍🏻