| Rating | 91 |
| Style | Vodka |
| Produced In | United States |
| ABV | 40% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $28.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2026-07-08 |
Charbay Clear Vodka Review
Marko Karakasevic is one of the country’s most multifaceted distillers — try his hopped whiskey R5 — and here he shows that talent extends to vodka. This Northern California-based spirit is made of corn and rye. It’s full of character (though not too full), clean and lacking the off-flavors and ethanol burn so many other craft vodkas struggle with. Stellar.
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