Not all flavored vodkas are created equal, and while the thought of flavored vodka may conjure up unpleasant memories for some imibiber, there are some truly delicious spirits from this category. Scoring 90 Points or above in the 2018 Ultimate Spirits Challenge, these 7 top scorers range in flavors from savory black pepper and cucumber to sweet chocolate and raspberry.

1. Dixie Black Pepper Flavored Vodka (United States), 95 Points, Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation

2. New Amsterdam Lemon Flavored Vodka (United States), 93 Points, Excellent, Highly Recommended

3. Deep Eddy Ruby Red Grapefruit Flavored Vodka (United States), 92 Points, Excellent, Highly Recommended

4. EFFEN Cucumber Flavored Vodka (Netherlands), 92 Points, Excellent, Highly Recommended

5. New Amsterdam Raspberry Flavored Vodka (United States), 92 Points, Excellent, Highly Recommended

6. Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate Flavored Vodka (Netherlands), 90 Points, Excellent, Highly Recommended

7. Nemiroff Honey Pepper Flavored Vodka (Ukraine), 90 Points, Excellent, Highly Recommended