Tag: Potato vs grain vodka

Despite being made from carbohydrate-rich potatoes, distilled spirits like vodka are essentially sugar-free. The misconception that potato vodka is high in sugar is common, but the distillation process separates the alcohol from the sugars, leaving a pure, sugar-free beverage.

While many vodkas can be made from potatoes, the premium brand Grey Goose is not one of them. The misconception likely stems from the fact that vodka can be produced from a variety of base ingredients, including grains like wheat, rye, and corn, as well as potatoes. Grey Goose is famously made using a single ingredient: fine soft winter wheat from France's Picardy region.