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When people describe bourbon, they say words like “honey” or “vanilla” or “oak.” Ask someone what gin tastes like and they’ll tell you “juniper” or “grassy” or “floral.” Talk tequila and you’ll hear descriptors like “vegetal” and “earthy.” But ask someone about vodka and you’ll get nothing—literally. Because that is what vodka is “supposed” to taste like. In fact, U.S. law dictates that vodka should be colorless, odorless and flavorless. But if you’ve ever sipped vodka straight or drunk it topped simply with soda water, then you know: Vodka definitely has a flavor. The TTP says vodka must be tasteless, odorless, without any character. That’s laughable,” says DeGroff. “Start tasting one against the other and you see how different they are. Vodka can taste like lots and lots of things.” He points out that while most vodkas are made from grains, others are made from ingredients like grapes or corn or even milk. “And even though you distill to a high proof there are still things left in it,” he says.