Vodka Review: Vox by VodkaBuzz
- Rating
- out of 5 shots
- Bang For The Buck
- 3 out of 5 shots
- User Rating
- Rate It Now!
- Average Price
- $25.99 per 750 mL / See By State / You add a price you've seen if you join VodkaBuzz.
- Percent Alcohol
- 40
- Distilled From
- Wheat Grain
- Times Distilled
- 5
- Imported By
- Jim Beam Brands
- Website
- Vox
- Cap Type
- Cork
Identifying Features
Art deco style bottle that would be right at home in the movie Metropolis. The bottle is ribbed on the front and has semi-sphere imprints on the back. The clean black label wraps around the bottom quarter of the bottle.
Written on the Bottle
Vox is imported from the Netherlands, a country with more than 400 years of vodka-making experience. Vox is created from meticulously selected grains of the highest quality, then distilled five times. This exacting, time honored process ensures an exceptionally smooth taste, clean finish, and vibrant clarity by which all other vodkas should be judged. Vox vodka, the voice of perfection.
Review
Vox paid more attention to their bottle than any other vodka maker I know of. The detail they pay to every inch is impressive, from the ribs on the cap that reflect the ribs on the body, to the extruded dimples on bottom rim. Even the subtle graphic design on the label is beautifully crafted.
The vodka the bottle holds is no less impressive for the price range. The first time I tried Vox, I was astounded by the sweet flavor and the smooth texture. My pallet has grown since then, but Vox is still one of my favorite vodkas.
The Shot
It's hard not to be biased about Vox. It was the first vodka I had that I believed was "high quality." The flavor of the shot is still as sweet as ever, but the bitter flavors are more apparent to me now. The shot goes down easily with only a slight burning. The aftertaste feels like putting a 9 volt battery on my tongue. That sounds unpleasant, but it's really a fun feeling. While I won't tout Vox as ultra-premium like I would several years ago, I still think this is one of the better shooting vodkas around.
The Mixed Drink
The flavors in Vox cause a problem for mixed drinks. Vox made my screw drivers taste bitter. At first, I sneered at the concoction and wished that it tasted better for the review. After finishing my first drink, it tasted natural and I wanted more of the flavor. I'm not sure if this counts as improving upon the flavor of the mixer or detracting from it. Either way, the mixed drink, despite the awkward flavor was easy to sip or drink.
Opinions
Erin says, "I've always liked Vox, at least as a mixer, and, as a shooter, it's about the same as X Rated." Erin, however, isn't a fan of shooting vodka and tends to not particularly enjoy any vodka unless it's mixed with something.
My taste in vodka has grown over the years as I've discovered better vodkas. Vox played a part in this, graduating me from Skyy. Vox is a great vodka for the money, and I still buy it on occasion. I recommend Vox to anyone who wants to move up from lower grade vodkas to something more palatable or to anyone who wants to leave a good impression on guests. It's not the best vodka out there, but for the price range, there really isn't anything better.
Comments On Vox
Ben said on Apr 01, 2009 at 6:37 am...
My friend bought me a $20 bottle of this for my 30th birthday. We drank nearly the entire bottle that night. I started with a room temperaure shot. It wasn't that bad and I needed no chaser. Vox has a slightly sweet flavor that kicks a bit after a swallow it. Mixed well with Diet Mountain Dew. When I got home and chilled the bottle, I tested it against 2 other vodkas. 1/2 shot of Vox, then a 1/2 shot Sobieski, another half shot of Vox, and finally a half shot of Boru. I liked Sobieski a bit more than Vox, and Boru a bit less.
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Ben said on Apr 01, 2009 at 6:39 am...
Oh, and I almost forgot. The bottle is PIMP!!! Even if you don't like vodka, the bottle alone is almost enough reason to get Vox.
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Tom said on May 23, 2009 at 11:09 am...
I have a large 30" tall bottle of Vox vodka which has graced my bar for about 8 years. Finally we decide it was time to partake. When I opened the sealed cork top the vodka smelled like sulfuric acid or developer fluid. When mixed with cream, the cream instantly curdled. Thank God, no one drank any of it.
Does anyone know what has happened to it. Obviously it has gone through some type of chemical reaction. It has never been exposed to direct sunlight, It has always been in climate controlled environments and until now has never been opened.
I still have the rest of the acid and would be willing to send it to Vox if they need to analyze it. I suspect they have had other experiences. This annot be the only event like this. Someone please let me know what has happened.
What a waste of taste!
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Robert said on May 23, 2009 at 9:08 pm...
That is a waste! It sounds like it got contaminated somehow (whether in the bottling process by design or by accident). As I'm sure you know, vodka should be (roughly) ethanol and water, which wouldn't spoil, even in sunlight, if kept pure. My sincerest condolences. That's a lot of great vodka to lose.
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