Vodka vs. Whiskey — What's the Difference?

Vodka (Polish: wódka [ˈvutka], Russian: водка [ˈvotkə], Swedish: vodka [vɔdkɑː]) is a European clear distilled alcoholic beverage. Different varieties originated in Poland, Russia and Sweden.

An alcoholic liquor distilled from grain, such as corn, rye, or barley, and containing approximately 40 to 50 percent ethyl alcohol by volume.

An alcoholic liquor originally distilled from fermented wheat mash but now also made from a mash of rye, corn, or potatoes.

A drink of such liquor.

A clear distilled alcoholic liquor made from grain mash.

A liquor distilled from the fermented mash of grain (as rye, corn, or barley).

A serving of the above beverage.

A drink of whiskey.

Neutral spirits distilled (or treated after distillation) so as to have no distinctive character, aroma, taste, or color.

(historical) A light gig or carriage; a tim-whiskey.

A Russian drink distilled from rye.

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Unaged colorless liquor originating in Russia

Same as Whisky, a liquor.

A light carriage built for rapid motion; - called also tim-whiskey.

A liquor made from fermented mash of grain