When it comes to vodka, Dry Fly is second best in the U.S., according to readers of USA Today. The Spokane craft distillery won second place in the 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for its clear spirit. Twenty nominees were selected by a panel of expert judges, then voted on by readers. St. Louis Distillery was the only one to best Dry Fly. There were no other winners in Washington state. But Crater Lake Spirits in Bend, Oregon, ranked No. 10. Find a full list of winners at www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-craft-vodka-distillery/Adriana Janovich, SR.

DFO: I haven't tasted vodka in decades, not that it has all that much of a taste (if I remember correctly). How about you? Do you have a favorite vodka or drink that involves vodka?