It turns out that whiskey is the most popular type of liquor in most U.S. states, closely followed by vodka. On the other hand, tequila and rum, which are considered staple liquors, are less popular in many states. This means that there is quite a significant gap between whiskey, vodka, and other liquors.

There are six primary liquors — whiskey, brandy, vodka, rum, gin and tequila. These beverages fall under the liquor category because they use a similar distilling method, but each has a distinct flavor that arises from using different ingredients and aging processes.

Map of American Vodka Distilleries & Brands Whilst Smirnoff might represent the biggest brand of vodka to come out of America, it by no means represents the only, with other more recent brands, such as Titos, Skyy, Popov, UV, and Hangar One ranking near the top of the list in terms of famous American vodkas.