Sure, there are some pretty vile vodkas on the market, just like there are bad-tasting gins, whisky and tequila. However, we believe once you’ve tried some of the best vodka out there, you might just have a change of heart. Vodka can be incredibly complex, smooth and most importantly enjoyable. Crush the Mini Eggs and tip onto a plate. Brush the rim of a martini glass with a little of the honey then dip the glass into the crushed Eggs. Pop the glass in the fridge until you need it. Advent calendars have taken off so much in the last few years that they are often more luxurious than the presents you receive on Christmas Day – particularly the recent craze for beauty advent calendars, some of which contain gifts worth hundreds of pounds. There are also some amazing chocolate advent calendars and plenty of other food advent calendars, from cheese to candyfloss, or Christmas hampers if you’re gifting. Gin may be the spirit du jour, but vodka is hot on its heels. Today’s best vodka is made in a variety of different ways, with more flavours than ice cream – and better still, there’s something for every budget. Vodka has for a long time had a poor reputation as a cheap and somewhat unpalatable drink but that simply isn’t the case.

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In need of some positivity? Get delicious recipe ideas, uplifting lifestyle news, and fashion and beauty tips. Make the most of your time at home and enjoy Good Housekeeping delivered directly to your door every month! The LIVE virtual tastings are carried out in the last week of the month. Please keep an eye on our socials for confirmed dates! Vodka is an excellent flavour carrier, with numerous styles on offer ranging from ginger to lemon and pineapple coconut sorbet to toffee. Some of these taste highly artificial, however; look for natural flavours and don’t compromise on quality or character. How much do I need to spend? Christmas is a time for indulgence and what better way to embrace that than spoiling yourself with one of the best alcohol advent calendars of 2023? Whether your preference is gin, wine, whisky or even alcohol-free beer, there’s plenty of choice online from mainstream brands like BrewDog and Laithwaites to lesser known craft options.

The best vodkas you can buy in 2023

So if you’re a newbie to the world of good vodka and aren’t sure which to go for, our roundup of the smoothest, tastiest vodkas around will help you make the best decision based of your personal preferences and budget. Whether you want creamy or peppery, milky or potato-based, you’re bound to find something that world for you and that goes for whether you want to sip it neat or mix it. Good Housekeeping's resident food & drink expert, Mel Giandzi had a chance to try the tipple, describing it as an authentic replica of jaffa cakes, just in liquid form.