If you live in Texas and can get it, Tito’s Handmade Vodka kicks Absolut’s a**.
Tito’s ! ! !
Made in Austin.
Here is a review of this pure Texas (and pure USA) vodka
http://www.liquorsnob.com/archives/2005/10/titos_handmade_vodka_review.php
I’ve bought Tito’s Handmande here in Georgia (very few stores stock it). It is really good vodka.