Aristocrat Royal

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Aristocrat Royal is a 40% ABV vodka from the United States. The vodka is produced by Heaven Hill Distilleries INC. The quality is considered to be ok. The average price is around $574,202,316.36 per 750mL. Rated 2 out of 5 based on 24 reviews.

The bottle states the following:

Made from 100% grain neutral spirits.

Aristocrat Royal Vodka Review

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I’m afraid right now. Seriously.

Aristocrat is the staple of underage drinkers, frat parties, and alcoholics, because stores might as well be giving it away the price is so low. Bottom shelf is an understatement. I don’t think bars use this for well anymore.

I’m already sick to my stomach.

The Shot

I take a deep breath and drink. The taste is neutral at first. That may have something to do with it sitting in the back of the freezer for several days. Suddenly, I can feel my mouth start to dry out and the bitterness creeps across my tongue. Not willing to search for flavor any longer, I swallow. There’s the rub. The swallow burns and the bitter after taste makes my face contort. The bitterness seems to grow to fill my entire mouth until I drink my chaser. My stomach already feels queazy.

The Mixed Drink

I mixed the Aristocrat with white grape pomegranate juice, which is usually pretty good at masking the flavor. Aristocrat ruins the taste. The juice tastes spoiled, like it had been left in the hot sun until it started to ferment, then chilled for serving.

Opinions

I was only able to talk one person into drinking Aristocrat with me for this review. Erin absolutely refused. I didn’t want to put my mom through it. Daniel agreed to put his body on the line, but he couldn’t make it to the tasting. He said something about Easter and family. I know the truth.

Aristocrat wasn’t as horrible as I remember it. Of course, if I got plastered on it and woke up with the trademark massive hangover, I’d probably vomit at the smell. Years later, it’s still a totally shit vodka, but the old college associations are gone. As I said earlier, this vodka is great for frat parties and alcoholics. It’s cheap and readily available, even at non-ABC stores. The logo claims this is a truly fine vodka. If that wasn’t subjective, someone would sue for false advertisement. Unless this site requires it, this will be the last time I drink Aristocrat unless I am tricked into it.

Rated 0 out of 5.

Robert Brodrecht

  • Aristocrat Royal Vodka Review By Vladimir Putin

    5 *****

    I love this vodka, I drink it everyday. My friend Svetlana loves it too. Most times it causes a blackout and or unprotected unintentional sex but those are the dangers we face living as hardcore alcoholics. I recommend buying it by the case and mixing it with sugar free kool aide or drinking it straight right from the freezer whilst eating dollar menu cheeseburgers from Burger King

    Vladimir Putin

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  • Aristocrat Royal Vodka Review By Horace Slughorn

    5 *****

    Never have I tasted a finer serum than this exquisite beverage. It is a wondrous concoction of spice and taste, tingling the farthest reaches of the the consumers palette. It is so fine that some say it flows straight from the heavens above flowing down like Spring’s first rain. I would not only recommend this, but I would go as far as to say that anyone who’s lips have not been graced by the touch of this sleek drink, may wallow forever in their misery for what they have missed.

    Horace Slughorn

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  • Aristocrat Royal Vodka Review By VODKA YUM

    5 *****

    Aristocrat is simply – Vodka. Do not be fooled with all the marketing that goes into any type of liquor/spirit. The bottle, the label……..all marketing and wanting the consumer to think differently. Prodcuts are made cheaply for many reasons – ingredients, where, the labor to produce……etc. Think of it as clothing – just because it has a simple branded emblem does not make it betterand that is the same behind Aristokrat Vodka and other brands, Drink Aristocrat – chill it or mix it – it is all the same and produces the same results. Aristocrat fan for years. ( and yes have tried many others – there is no difference with BASIC vodka and even gin, don’t be fooled by the fancy bottle or label.

    VODKA YUM

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  • Aristocrat Royal Vodka Review By Thom

    5 *****

    As an alcoholic I must say, aristocrat is a truly fine vodka. Cheap, 100% grain neutral spirits! What more could you want! The taste is similar to paint thinner, but with a sweet, chalky after taste that lingers long after the burn of your wild turkey chaser has become a distant memory.
    If I was to describe an aristocrat blackout, I would liken it to senator’s club whiskey or perhaps drain-o. While the length and intensity of the blackout may be more intense, it’s simply lacking the homey, full bodied feeling you get after blacking out on a fine Cabernet. As a go-for-broke drinker, this is of no concern to me, but it may be an issue to a more casual alcoholic.
    In conclusion, aristocrat is a fine beverage and more than worth you’re money. Perhaps smirnoff or even skyy have a more “tolerable” flavor, If you’re looking for a way to quickly kick back a few double shots and let the sting help you forget about alimony payments, then you can’t do better. Cheers!

    Thom

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  • Aristocrat Royal Vodka Review By Paul Kersey

    3 *****

    Forget the trolls and wordsmiths on here I’ll give you the bottom line. It gets the job done. The taste isn’t bad and they claim 80 proof on this vodka. If your’e mixing vodka it all tastes the same basically. If you’re drinking straight or on the rocks then what in blazes are you drinking vodka for! You drink scotch for the aroma and flavor/savor, not vodka. Can’t comment on the hangover as this is the first time trying aristocrat so I’ll let you know in the morning but for $9 for a liter it’s a cheap way to mix some drinks for a party. The more distilled the vodka the less the hangover but if you drink ANY alcohol enough you’ll wake up feeling like a satchel of dildoees. Good party booze and made in the us of a.

    Paul Kersey

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  • Aristocrat Royal Vodka Review By Gretchen

    5 *****

    Vodka is Vodka, I work at a bar and have tasted every vodka that there is., Aristocrat taste the same as any other vodka no matter the price.

    Gretchen

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    • Aristocrat Royal Vodka Review By Lee motherfunkin Hatton

      Gonna have to disagree.ciroc I can drink without a chaser even grey goose but this shit is gross

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  • Aristocrat Royal Vodka Review By Hoagie

    1 *****

    Best to buy a round to fuck with your friends. It is for a good laugh.

    Hoagie

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  • Aristocrat Royal Vodka Review By ivan grimaldo

    1 *****

    Haha i sneak this into lollapalooza every year. Its cheap ,the bottles are small and it will get the job done. I think i will continue with this “tradition” for years to come, oh yeah it tastes like crap and i usually mix it with sweet leaf tea which doesn’t help at all.

    ivan grimaldo

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  • Aristocrat Royal Vodka Review By John Talmud

    5 *****

    Scene: two mice and one cat enter a bathroom.

    ——the lights go out——

    The cat takes the first pull of the sweet and savory ‘crat. He licks his paws.

    Mouse #1 is shaking in his moccasins. He takes the handle from the cat and takes a slightly shorter pull. He barely remains standing upright and passes it to mouse #2. Mouse #2 is brave but his bravery is misplaced. He takes a long pull and is inches from throwing up his dinner from two weeks ago. His soul grows cold.

    ——round 2——

    Father Cat, eyes bloodshot, grabs the bottle with vigor. He dips his nose in, closes his eyes, and faces a 12 second pull. He screams with rage. Mouse#1 and #2 are quaking with fear. Minutes pass. Mouse #1 begrudgingly accepts the bottle and takes a meek 7 second pull. Mouse #2 follows suit. Neither are in good shape. Both want mercy. But the cat refuses. He wants another round.

    ——round 3——

    The cat himself licks the entirety of the bottle. He chuckles. This is but a game to him. One might say, a game of cat and mouse. He forcefully grabs the bottle from the worthless mice and screams “CLOCK.” The mice fearfully pass the bottle. The cat, in fitting manner, houses a ruthless pull. There were no survivors. The two mice, with their lives now at stake, quickly accept their fate. Mouse #1, in an attempt to save mouse #2’s life, grabs the bottle, closes his eyes, takes a deep breath, says goodbye, and takes his final pull. It was sweet, sour, short, and everything he never wanted. 8 seconds pass. His life hangs by the balance. 5 more seconds. Mouse #2 looks on in agony. 6 more seconds. And then it happens.

    ——the aftermath——

    Mouse #1 explodes is vomit as far as the eye can see. The dark bathroom becomes alive for a shockingly sweet moment for the cat himself and mouse #2. For they survived. But mouse #1 was on the ground. Heart barely beating. His life now had meaning. He had saved mouse #2 from the grips of the cat himself. Time passes…

    ——lights come on——

    There were three survivors. The cat licks his paws contently. He was happy with how his mice performed. Mouse #2 was counting his blessings leaving the bathroom. As soon as he got out he scurried for his life. Mouse #1 lay lifeless on the ground. The cat grabbed his neck and told him what is dead may never die. For he was a despicable vermin. The cat tells him, “until the next crat session.” Mouse #1 nods his head, knowing this is not the end. His lifeless corpse drags itself out of the bathroom. The cat leaves to bask in the nighttime moonlight. Mouse #2, when it is safe, returns to take care of mouse #1. They count their blessings. They know they survived another crat by the cat.

    ——crat——

    You’ve been warned. The cat and his mice are always watching and waiting for their next opportunity to crat themselves in a dark bathroom.

    ——fin——

    This has been a rendering of the aristocrats by the cat himself and his two mice.

    —— in honor of modest mouse——

    John Talmud

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    • Aristocrat Royal Vodka Review By Robert Brodrecht

      Bravo! Thank you for this!

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  • Aristocrat Royal Vodka Review By Kenny Campbell

    1 *****

    Total garbage go buy a bottle of rubbing alcohol it’ll taste better.

    Kenny Campbell

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  • Aristocrat Royal Vodka Review By Aaron

    3 *****

    It “works” but is not that enjoyable I recommend seagrams vodka for a balance of price and taste. And of that is too steep as well try Brunettes’

    Aaron

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  • Aristocrat Royal Vodka Review By Swagger

    1 *****

    I’ve never had a vodka as bad as this one. This is the LAST RESORT. If you buy this you only care about getting wasted and spending the less amount of money. Don’t ever get this vodka unless you HAVE to. I suggest if you really have to consider in buying this drink in not drinking at all or getting the most sugary drink you can find to mix it with. Good luck.

    Swagger

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  • Aristocrat Royal Vodka Review By hermann

    1 *****

    Mein freund kaufen Aristocrat vodka für mich im Peking für ein geschenkt. Es ist billig aber schlect und ist gleich isopropyl alcohol. Spären dein gelt und verkauf etwas besser.

    (Editor’s note: I think this roughly translates, “My friend bought Aristocrat for me in Beijing. It’s cheap but it’s bad, equal to isopropyl alcohol. Save your money and buy something better.”)

    hermann

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  • Aristocrat Royal Vodka Review By Pennie Chamberlain

    1 *****

    New to the area and decided to stop at the local bar to check it out. I asked what they served as their well vodka. I usually order a name brand unless it’s Smirnoff or better. The bartender told me EVERYONE DRINKS THE ARISTOCRST WELL VODKA. Not to be a snob, I agreed to this crap. Never, ever again! Terrible headache!

    Pennie Chamberlain

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  • Aristocrat Royal Vodka Review By chris

    5 *****

    This shit’ll get you wasted. Enjoy.

    chris

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  • Aristocrat Royal Vodka Review By count Voo

    5 *****

    Aristocrat Royal Vodka is a top notch vodka at a bottom dollar price.
    Only Gray Goose excels it for pure taste and smoothness.

    count Voo

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  • Aristocrat Royal Vodka Review By Cj

    1 *****

    Tasted like rubbing alcohol

    Cj

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  • Aristocrat Royal Vodka Review By Likeavirgin

    5 *****

    Just started with booze again. This vodka gets the most bang for the buck. I don.t drunk just maintain my buzz. It ain’t half bad, taste like most house brand booze.
    Your a snob if you rank on this stuff to hard. I do recommend ice cold to drink it straight. Mix with cola or koolaid. 5 stars for a value buzz

    Likeavirgin

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  • Aristocrat Royal Vodka Review By Luv vodka

    No Rating

    When you are on a single income and want a buzz, Aristocrat will not let you down!!!guarunteed!,,,

    Luv vodka

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  • Aristocrat Royal Vodka Review By Lee motherfunkin Hatton

    2 *****

    Hungover as shit.but the taste is better than I remember barrable with a sip of Sprite first giving a 2 because I’ve had worse

    Lee motherfunkin Hatton

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  • Aristocrat Royal Vodka Review By Al

    3 *****

    Never drink this without a mixer, it will sure mess you up. I’ve been mixing it without mango juice, it is not bad, gives me the buzz.

    Al

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    • Aristocrat Royal Vodka Review By Al

      I meant with mango juice… man, this shit gives strong buzz, see what happened there…

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  • Aristocrat Royal Vodka Review By ehhhh

    No Rating

    ummm… fuckin nasty. but after a few sips you wont even care. best if drank while listening to the one and only Miles Davis. not that he has anything to do with this but it makes it bearable…

    ehhhh

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  • Aristocrat Royal Vodka Review By ehhhh

    No Rating

    ummm… fuckin nasty. but after a few sips you wont even care. best if drank while listening to the ond and only Miles Davis. not that he has anything to do with this but it makes it bearable…

    ehhhh

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  • Aristocrat Royal Vodka Review By Yoleberry

    5 *****

    As a vodka drinker who has tasted every kind of vodka there is I can’t tell the difference in the cheap stuff and the top shelf. I can tell the difference in whisky brandy scotch ect. Am I the only one like this when it comes to vodka. I have been drinking about a pint a day for fifty years.

    Yoleberry

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  • Aristocrat Royal Vodka Review By ActionxJack5on

    No Rating

    Please save your money. This so called “vodka” is a disgrace to the vodka name. It’s as if you are drinking rubbing alcohol…which would probably be better.

    ActionxJack5on

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  • Aristocrat Royal Vodka Review By Nancy

    No Rating

    I wish I had read your review before buying a cheap bottle of this poison. I’m 58 years old and I honestly don’t remember getting anything this bad, even in college. I just wanted a little vodka to mix with some fruit juice and didn’t want to waste the good stuff. My advice…waste the good stuff. (or keep some mouthwash handy)

    Nancy

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    • Aristocrat Royal Vodka Review By Robert

      @Nancy: Oops! I wish you had, too! Next time you go out for vodka, I highly suggest the following depending on what you’re going for:

      Sobieski is probably the best bang for your buck. It’s very smooth and neutral tasting. I’ve seen it for about $10 – $13 here in Birmingham, but you may be able to find it cheaper if you’re in a state without a government alcohol monopoly. Don’t let the price fool you, though. Sobieski is a great vodka.

      Tito’s Handmade Vodka costs a bit more, but it still won’t break the bank. It’s about $20 for a bottle around here, but I’ve heard of it going for $16. My mom is about your age and she loves Tito’s. It’s a very neutral vodka, and you’ll probably find yourself mixing pretty strong drinks with it by accident because it mixes really, really well. Tito’s is one of my favorites, but it’s not as readily available here as other vodkas.

      Finally, Svedka is in the middle of Tito’s and Sobieski. It’s smooth and neutral. Around here, it goes for about $13. It’s roughly on par with Sobieski in my book, but it has a little less flavor, probably due to the geographic location of the distillers.

      Better luck next time! Maybe you can clean your floor with the rest of the Aristocrat ;)

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  • Aristocrat Royal Vodka Review By Cleveland75

    3 *****

    Not horrible. You get what you pay for.
    Ive had better vodka, but not for the price.
    People comparing it to rubbing alcohol obviously never had the misfortune of tasting rubbing alcohol.
    Gives a good buzz, never had a hangover with it.
    I prefer whiskey – but for $9 bucks I can’t get decent Whiskey – But I can get Vodka that I can drink straight when chilled. 4 shots every few hours – & its a good day.

    Cleveland75

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    • Aristocrat Royal Vodka Review By Nick

      For $9 you can get old Crow. Very decent bourbon.

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  • Aristocrat Royal Vodka Review By Sheka

    3 *****

    I’ve been drinking this vodka for about 3 months now. It not bad as far as getting a buzz, but you most defiantly would want to mix it with something. But last night, the upper part of my stomach started burning really bad and hurting. I don’t have any idea why. So, I did some research, and they said that the wrong type of vodka can eat the lining off of your stomach. I don’t think that’s what’s going on with me, but I never felt like that before I began drinking this vodka. So please people, if anyone else have these same problems, please post it so the company can see that their product is messing people up.

    Sheka

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