Vodka

Vodka Buyer's Guide & Staff Picks

Pick Your Base Grain

  • Wheat — soft, sweet, smooth: Grey Goose, Belvedere, Ketel One, Russian Standard.
  • Rye — crisp, peppery: Belvedere Polish Rye, Sobieski, Reyka.
  • Corn — clean, slightly sweet: Tito's, Smirnoff, Deep Eddy.
  • Potato — round, creamy mouthfeel: Chopin, Karlsson's Gold, Luksusowa.

Buffalo House Vodka Picks

  • Under $25 — workhorse: Tito's, Svedka, Smirnoff Blue, New Amsterdam.
  • $25–$50 — premium: Ketel One, Grey Goose, Belvedere, Absolut Elyx, Stoli Elit.
  • $50+ — luxury: Beluga Gold Line, Crystal Head Aurora, Cîroc Ten, Belvedere Single Estate Rye.
  • Flavored: Deep Eddy Lemon, Absolut Citron, Tito's Vodka Soda options. See our flavored vodka roundup →

Vodka Cocktails Worth Making

Espresso Martini, Moscow Mule, Bloody Mary, Cosmopolitan, Vodka Soda with a real lime, French Martini, White Russian. For a perfect Martini: 2.5 oz vodka, ½ oz dry vermouth, stirred 30 seconds, lemon twist. For a perfect vodka tonic: a wheat-based vodka, premium tonic (Fever-Tree), and a cucumber slice.

Best Value in 2026

Tito's still earns its 9-year run as America's best-selling premium vodka — gluten-free, corn-based, $25 a handle, mixes cleanly. Read our full vodka guide →

Buy Vodka in Buffalo, NY

Same-day delivery across Buffalo, Amherst, Williamsville, Kenmore, Tonawanda, Hamburg, Orchard Park, Niagara Falls & beyond — free over $49. (716) 770-1230

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy vodka in Buffalo, NY?
Buffalo House Liquor & Wines at 1230 Colvin Blvd, Tonawanda NY 14223 stocks 130+ vodkas including Tito's, Grey Goose, Belvedere, Ketel One, Smirnoff, and Buffalo-made Southern Tier Buffalo Blue. Same-day delivery on $49+.
What's a good vodka under $25?
Tito's Handmade (gluten-free wheat-free), Smirnoff No. 21, Svedka, and Pinnacle all sit under $25 and mix cleanly. For sipping neat, stretch to Reyka or Ketel One.
Do you sell flavored vodka?
Yes — citrus, vanilla, espresso, and seasonal flavors from Absolut, Smirnoff, Tito's, Stoli, and craft producers. Southern Tier Buffalo Blue is our local blue-raspberry favorite.
Do you deliver vodka in Buffalo same-day?
Yes — order by 6pm for same-day delivery to Buffalo, Amherst, Tonawanda, Cheektowaga, Williamsville, and surrounding suburbs. Free on $49+.
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Tito's Handmade Vodka 50ML Front Bottle Label
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Tito's Handmade Vodka

Tito's

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Clean Smooth Slightly Sweet
Recipe 21 Premium Vodka 50ML Front Bottle Label
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Recipe 21 Premium Vodka

Recipe 21

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Clean Grain Light Citrus White Pepper
Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka 50ML Front Bottle Label
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Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka

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Clean Neutral Crisp
Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka 50ML Front Bottle Label
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Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka

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Lemon Citrus Sweet
New Amsterdam Original Vodka 50ML Front Bottle Label
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New Amsterdam Original Vodka

New Amsterdam

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Crisp Clean Smooth
Svedka Vodka 50ML Front Bottle Label
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Svedka Vodka

Svedka

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Clean Crisp Smooth
Skyy Vodka 50ML Front Bottle Label
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Skyy Vodka

Skyy

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Citrus Pepper Smooth
Bar Water Vodka Original 1L Front Bottle Label
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Bar Water Vodka Original

Bar Water

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Grain Citrus White Pepper
New Amsterdam Pink Whitney 50ML Front Bottle Label
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New Amsterdam Pink Whitney

New Amsterdam

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Pink lemonade Citrus Sweet
Barton Vodka 1L Front Bottle Label
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Barton Vodka

Barton

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Three Olives Naked Vodka 1.75L Front Bottle Label
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Three Olives Naked Vodka

Three Olives

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Clean Crisp Smooth
Grey Goose Vodka 50ML Front Bottle Label
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Grey Goose Vodka

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Soft Wheat Citrus Almond
Ketel One Vodka 375ML Front Bottle Label
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Ketel One Vodka

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Soft Wheat Citrus Honey
Sobieski Vodka 50ML Front Bottle Label
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Sobieski Vodka

Sobieski

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Smooth Clean Subtle sweetness
Stolichnaya Vodka 375ML Front Bottle Label
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Stolichnaya Vodka

Stolichnaya

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Clean Smooth Crisp
Deep Eddy Lime Vodka 1.75L Front Bottle Label
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Deep Eddy Lime Vodka

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Lime Citrus Sweet

Vodka questions

Is vodka gluten-free?
Most vodka is safe for gluten sensitivity — distillation strips out gluten proteins, so even wheat- or rye-based vodka finishes under the FDA's 20 ppm gluten-free threshold. For zero doubt, choose a vodka distilled from corn (Tito's), potato, or grapes. Flavored vodkas can add gluten, so check the label.
How many calories are in vodka?
A 1.5 oz shot of 80-proof vodka is about 97 calories with zero sugar and zero carbs — one of the lowest-calorie spirits. Calories climb fast with sugary mixers, so soda water and citrus keep it light.
What's the best vodka for a martini vs. for mixing?
For a martini, a clean wheat vodka like Grey Goose or Ketel One shows off smoothness served cold. For everyday cocktails and mixing, a value corn vodka like Tito's holds up beautifully without breaking the budget.
Does vodka go bad?
Unopened, vodka lasts essentially forever. Once opened it stays good for years — just keep it sealed, cool, and out of sunlight. Flavored vodkas fade faster (a year or two) as the added flavors degrade.