A glass of vodka next to a raw potato on a clay dish. - Olek Lu/Shutterstock There's an old joke that goes, "Potatoes make french fries, chips, and vodka. It's like the other vegetables aren't even ...

Distillation and filtration remove impurities from vodka, but whether more filtration is the key to better flavor is a hot topic. Here's why it matters.

Vodka remains one of the most popular spirits today, and as such it's a crowded field. There are many ways brands can separate themselves from the pack. It could be the base ingredient — wheat, potato ...