Craft vodka is made from distilled or filtered liquor straight from the mash of a specific type of alcohol. The name is not an indication of quality, but simply an indicator that the process used to remove impurities has been standardized and is generally recognized as authentic vodka. Many popular brands of distilled spirits are available in bottles marked "craft". In recent years, more drinkers have come to appreciate the wide variety of flavors, colors, and textures available from distilled alcohol. This has created a new market for premium vodka.
North Carolina vodka is very well known for its high alcohol content - it typically contains between one and two percent alcohol by volume. Because of this, it can be served as a shot or mixed with another alcoholic beverage. You can also purchase it as an open vial, or with a cut straw inserted into the bottle. Open vials are usually the cheapest option. They do not keep the alcohol in the bottle, but are cheaper and easier to get around.
Craft wine is also an increasingly popular choice. Vodka and white wine (in any form) are commonly served at bars and restaurants. A glass of grape juice can provide a nice compliment; and it works well with almost any meal, not just fish and chips. When paired with fine dining, a nice bottle of wine can work well to heighten the experience. However, the majority of people prefer NC vodka to wine.
Although vodka is made at a lower grade than wine, you don't have to be a master ciceriate to make your own brand of it. Just find recipes online that can be modified to make your own vodka. Some recipes call for distilled vinegar, which can easily be purchased at your local grocery store. In fact, distilled vinegar is often used as a base for recipes that call for something else - such as soda, ginger ale, or lemonade.
Another way to make your own is with something readily available at home: grain. There are many different grains that can be used. If you're not used to making your own drinks, you could buy grain in bulk and just use whatever you have on hand. If you do plan on making your own, always mix the grain with some water to make it more malleable and easier to make into a drink. Take a look at this link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vodka for more information about this topic.
