Smirnoff No. 21 vs Orloff Vodka
Smirnoff No. 21 and Orloff Vodka, side by side: what each one is, who makes it, alcohol content, ingredients, sensory profile and flavor notes, all from the Bebidário profiles.
Which do you prefer?
The differences in a few lines
- Both are vodkas.
- Orloff Vodka is stronger: 37.5% ABV; Smirnoff No. 21 has 36.2%.
- Smirnoff is owned by Diageo; Orloff, by Pernod Ricard.
- Smirnoff comes from Russia; Orloff, from Brazil.
- In Bebidário's sensory profile they are close: no difference reaches 1.5 points out of 10.
Which one to choose?
- Want less alcohol? Smirnoff No. 21 (36.2%).
Based on the differences in sensory profile, alcohol content and calories. In the end, your palate decides.
Side by side
| Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka · Russia | Orloff Vodka Vodka · Brazil | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Vodka | Vodka |
| Brand | Smirnoff | Orloff |
| Brand owner | Diageo | Pernod Ricard |
| Brand origin | Russia | Brazil |
| Alcohol content | 36.2% ABV | 37.5% ABV |
| Distillation | Three times | — |
| Filtration | Ten times | — |
| Manufacturing | Fortaleza (CE), Diageo | — |
| Producer | — | Pernod Ricard Brasil |
| Raw material | Grain alcohol | Grain alcohol |
| Ingredients | Water and rectified ethyl alcohol. | Rectified ethyl alcohol and water. |
| Calories per 100 ml | ≈ 200 kcal (alcohol only) | ≈ 207 kcal (alcohol only) |
| Sweetness | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Acidity | 1 | 1 |
| Body | 3.5 | 4 |
| Bitterness | 2 | 2 |
| Alcohol | 8 | 8 |
| Notes — first sip | black pepper | — |
| Notes — mid-palate | black peppermint | — |
| Notes — finish | black pepper | — |
Data from the Bebidário drink profiles. The sensory profile goes from 0 to 10 and combines Bebidário's reference with community votes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Smirnoff No. 21 and Orloff Vodka?
Both are vodkas. Orloff Vodka is stronger: 37.5% ABV; Smirnoff No. 21 has 36.2%. Smirnoff is owned by Diageo; Orloff, by Pernod Ricard. Smirnoff comes from Russia; Orloff, from Brazil.
Which is stronger, Smirnoff No. 21 or Orloff Vodka?
Orloff Vodka is stronger: 37.5% ABV; Smirnoff No. 21 has 36.2%.
Are Smirnoff No. 21 and Orloff Vodka made by the same company?
No. Smirnoff is owned by Diageo; Orloff, by Pernod Ricard.
Which is sweeter, Smirnoff No. 21 or Orloff Vodka?
They are about as sweet as each other in Bebidário's sensory profile (0.5 and 0.5, out of 10).
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