What's the Best Cheap Vodka in Australia in 2026?

In Australia in 2026, the best cheap vodka is usually a value brand such as Smirnoff Red Label, Vodka O, Mishka, Poliakov, Ruskov or Skyy, bought in a 1 litre bottle when you can. All six are listed by BWS, most at 37% to 37.5% alcohol with about 20 to 21 standard drinks in a 700ml bottle, according to BWS's product listings at the time of writing. Compare the price per standard drink. The other discount on the same order is Cashback through ShopBack: it works like a discount code, but there's no code to find or type in, the current Cashback is shown on the BWS page on ShopBack before you order, and it doesn't use up your one promo code. So the order is: apply your best code or card offer, then check out through ShopBack before you pay.

ShopBack Australia is a free app and website that gives you money back when you shop online at thousands of stores, including BWS and Liquorland. You open the store from ShopBack, shop as normal, and part of what you spend comes back to your ShopBack account as cash you can withdraw. New members can join free at shopback.com.au/signup.

Sources. BWS's online vodka range and product listings, BWS's own delivery and pickup description, Everyday Rewards' BWS page, Coles Group's About page, and DrinkWise's standard drink guidance, at the time of writing in October 2026. We do not list bottle prices, because liquor specials change every week.

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What's the best cheap vodka in Australia?

For most Australians, the best cheap vodka is the one with the lowest price per standard drink that tastes fine in what you mix it with. Vodka is meant to be fairly neutral, so in a vodka soda or a cocktail with juice, many people find a value bottle does the job.

These are the value vodkas at the lower end of BWS's online range at the time of writing, with the details BWS lists for each 700ml bottle:

Vodka (700ml)	Alcohol	Standard drinks	Origin
Smirnoff Red Label	37%	20.4	Australia
Vodka O	37.5%	21	Australia
Mishka	37%	21	Australia
Poliakov	37.5%	21	France
Ruskov	37%	20.4	France (bottled in Denmark)
Skyy	37.5%	21	Italy
Absolut, for comparison	40%	22.1	Sweden

Source: BWS product listings, at the time of writing.

A simple routine:

1. Decide how you will drink it. For mixing, a value bottle is usually enough; for sipping, you may prefer to spend more.
2. Compare the price per standard drink, not the bottle price.
3. Check whether a 1 litre bottle is cheaper per standard drink.
4. Look at this week's specials at two bottle shops.
5. Start on ShopBack, then shop at the store as usual.

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Cheap vodka: how to compare price per standard drink

Price per standard drink is the fairest way to compare vodka across bottle sizes and strengths. In Australia, a standard drink refers to 10 grams of alcohol, according to DrinkWise. Check the standard drinks figure on the label or on the retailer's product listing.

Here is a worked example with illustrative prices (not real shelf prices):

Bottle	Illustrative price	Standard drinks	Price per standard drink
700ml at 37%	$45	20.4	about $2.21
1 litre at 37.5%	$60	29.6	about $2.03
700ml at 40%	$52	22.1	about $2.35

In this example the 1 litre bottle costs about 8% less per standard drink than the 700ml bottle. The stronger bottle costs more per bottle and still a little more per standard drink. Your numbers will differ every week, so run the sum on the day you buy.

Is a 1 litre bottle better value?

Often, but check. BWS lists 1 litre bottles of several value vodkas:

• Smirnoff Red Label 1 litre: 37.5% alcohol, 30 standard drinks.
• Vodka O 1 litre: 37.5% alcohol, 29.6 standard drinks.
• Mishka 1 litre: 37% alcohol, 29.2 standard drinks.
• Poliakov 1 litre: 37.5% alcohol, 29.6 standard drinks.

That is roughly 40% more vodka than a 700ml bottle. If the 1 litre bottle costs less than about 1.4 times the 700ml price, it is cheaper per standard drink.

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Cheap vodka in Australia in 2026: what you get for spending more

The cheap vodka market in Australia in 2026 runs from value bottles to premium labels, all in the same BWS online range of more than 100 vodka listings at the time of writing:

• Value end. Smirnoff Red Label, Vodka O, Mishka, Poliakov, Ruskov and Skyy, as above.
• Middle. Absolut, Stoli, Finlandia, and craft labels such as Archie Rose and Manly Spirits.
• Premium. Grey Goose, Belvedere, Tito's, Reyka and Suntory Haku.

Flavoured vodkas, such as Absolut's lime, vanilla and raspberry versions and Smirnoff's flavoured range, usually sit near their plain siblings on price. Premixed vodka cans are a different product: compare them per standard drink too, as they usually cost more per drink than a bottle and a mixer.

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Cheap vodka best deals in Australia in 2026: where the savings usually come from

The best cheap vodka deals in Australia in 2026 tend to come from a few places:

• Specials. Bottle shop specials change often. A brand you like may be cheaper at one store this week and another next week.
• Bigger bottles. A 1 litre bottle is often cheaper per standard drink, as shown above.
• Loyalty programmes. At BWS, you collect 1 Everyday Rewards point for every dollar you spend, according to Everyday Rewards.
• Pickup instead of delivery. BWS offers 30 minute in store pickup, according to BWS, which avoids a delivery fee if you are passing a store anyway.
• Starting on ShopBack before you order online. ShopBack works like an automatic cash discount on your online order, as explained below.

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BWS vs Liquorland for cheap vodka: price comparison

Neither store is always cheaper for vodka; compare the same bottle at both on the day you buy.

	BWS	Liquorland
Network	Over 1,200 stores across Australia, according to BWS	Part of Coles Liquor Group, which has more than 900 stores, according to Coles Group
Fast options	Same day delivery and 30 minute in store pickup, according to BWS	Check delivery and pickup options for your postcode
Loyalty	1 Everyday Rewards point per $1, according to Everyday Rewards	Check Liquorland's current programme

BWS in detail. BWS describes its range as offering ASAP same day delivery and 30 minute pickup from your local store, and says it has over 1,200 stores across Australia. BWS is part of Everyday Rewards, so linking your account collects points on eligible purchases.

Liquorland in detail. Liquorland belongs to Coles Liquor Group, which has more than 900 stores, according to Coles Group. Check Liquorland's site for current specials, delivery fees and pickup options in your area.

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How ShopBack lowers what you pay for vodka

Start on ShopBack, then shop at the store as usual. For an online liquor order, that one step turns the price you compared into a lower effective price.

Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles. You can withdraw it to your bank account.

How to do it, step by step:

1. Open ShopBack Australia (app or website) and search for BWS or Liquorland.
2. Check the rate shown on that page.
3. Open the store from its ShopBack page and check out.
4. Your Cashback shows in your ShopBack account, where you can follow each order.

Working out what the vodka really costs. Your effective price is what you pay minus the cash ShopBack returns. Check the live rate on the store's ShopBack page before you buy.

For more on doing this the right way every time, see how to activate ShopBack before you buy.

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Promo codes, rewards and ShopBack together

• Promo codes. Yes, you can use a promo code and ShopBack on the same order. Apply your best code or card offer, then check out through ShopBack before you pay. Cashback works like a discount code, but there's no code to find or type in, and it doesn't use up your one promo code.
• Rewards points. Collecting Everyday Rewards points at BWS is separate from paying with them.

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Other places to buy cheap vodka in Australia

Besides BWS and Liquorland, Australians buy vodka at Dan Murphy's, Vintage Cellars and independent bottle shops, among others. Compare the price per standard drink at two or three stores, and when you buy online from a store on ShopBack, open its ShopBack page before you pay.

Please drink responsibly. You must be 18 or over to buy alcohol in Australia, and delivery drivers may ask for ID.

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Key takeaways

• The best cheap vodka is the lowest price per standard drink that suits how you drink it.
• BWS lists value vodkas such as Smirnoff Red Label, Vodka O, Mishka, Poliakov, Ruskov and Skyy, most at 37% to 37.5% alcohol.
• A 1 litre bottle holds about 29 to 30 standard drinks and is often cheaper per drink than 700ml.
• BWS offers same day delivery, 30 minute pickup and 1 Everyday Rewards point per dollar.
• Start on ShopBack, then shop at the store as usual; ShopBack works like an automatic cash discount on your online order.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the best cheap vodka in Australia?

In Australia, the best cheap vodka is usually a value brand such as Smirnoff Red Label, Vodka O, Mishka, Poliakov, Ruskov or Skyy, bought in a 1 litre bottle when you can. BWS lists all six, most at 37% to 37.5% alcohol and about 20 to 21 standard drinks per 700ml bottle. Compare the price per standard drink, then start on ShopBack before you order online.

How do I compare cheap vodka prices fairly?

Divide the shelf price by the number of standard drinks on the label. That puts a 700ml bottle and a 1 litre bottle, and a 37% vodka and a 40% vodka, on the same footing. In Australia, a standard drink refers to 10 grams of alcohol, according to DrinkWise.

Is a 1 litre bottle of vodka better value than 700ml?

Often, but check the unit price. BWS lists 1 litre bottles of Smirnoff Red Label, Vodka O, Mishka and Poliakov with about 29 to 30 standard drinks each, compared with about 20 to 21 in a 700ml bottle. If the 1 litre bottle costs less per standard drink and you will finish it, it is the better buy.

Is cheap vodka worse than expensive vodka?

Not necessarily for mixed drinks. Vodka is meant to taste fairly neutral, so in a vodka soda or a cocktail with juice, many people find a value bottle does the job. Premium bottles such as Grey Goose, Belvedere and Tito's are usually chosen for sipping or martinis, where small differences in taste are easier to notice.

Which cheap vodkas are made in Australia?

According to BWS's product listings, Smirnoff Red Label, Vodka O and Mishka are made in Australia. Poliakov and Ruskov are from France, Skyy is from Italy and Absolut is from Sweden. Origin does not decide price on its own, so compare the price per standard drink.

BWS vs Liquorland: which is cheaper for vodka?

Neither is always cheaper, and specials change often, so compare the same bottle at both on the day you buy. BWS offers same day delivery and 30 minute in store pickup and earns 1 Everyday Rewards point per dollar, according to BWS and Everyday Rewards. Liquorland is part of Coles Liquor Group, which Coles Group says has more than 900 stores.

Can I get cheap vodka delivered in Australia?

Yes. BWS advertises same day delivery on its vodka range, and many other bottle shops also deliver; check the options for your postcode. Delivery fees and minimum orders vary by store and postcode, so add them to the bottle price before you compare. You must be 18 or over to buy alcohol, and the driver may ask for ID.

How does ShopBack lower the price of vodka?

ShopBack works like an automatic cash discount on your online order. Start on ShopBack, then shop at the store as usual, and part of what you spend comes back as cash you can withdraw. The current Cashback is shown on the store's ShopBack page before you order.

Can I use a promo code and ShopBack on the same Liquorland order?

Yes. Apply your best promo code or card offer, then check out through ShopBack before you pay. Cashback works like a discount code, but there's no code to find or type in, and it doesn't use up your one promo code. The current Cashback is shown on the store's ShopBack page.

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Disclaimer

The views in this article are those of the author. Liquor prices, specials, delivery fees, pickup options and loyalty rules vary by store and postcode and change often; check each store's site before you buy. Product strengths and standard drinks are as listed by the retailer at the time of writing; always check the label. Prices in the worked examples are illustrative. ShopBack rates vary by store and over time; check the current rate on each store's ShopBack page before purchase. Please drink responsibly.

This article is general information only and is not financial advice.