what is vodka made from

Vodka is a clear distilled alcoholic beverage that can be made from a variety of raw materials. Traditionally, it is made by distilling liquid from fermented cereal grains, and potatoes since introduced in Europe in the 1700s. However, most vodka today is produced from grains such as sorghum, corn, rye, or wheat. In addition to these, vodka can also be made from other materials such as rice, sugar beets, and even fruits like apples. The distillation process increases the alcohol percentage through heat, using evaporation and condensation, and the final product is composed mainly of water and ethanol but sometimes with traces of impurities and flavorings