Consolidated "Vodka" thread
Jul 30, 2007 | 8:34 am
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Definitely had my fair share of Popov's in college - also, had to love the 40 proof Colonial Club Vodka that was found in Ohio. I think it doubled as a disinfectant too.
Jul 30, 2007 | 8:38 am
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I second this. I used to drink Absolute exclusively until a friend introduced me to Titos (distilled 6 times as opposed to 3 if I remember right). It is about half the price of Absolute and far, far better. It is a little hard to find but well worth the effort of looking for it. I'd even rate it above Grey Goose.
Jul 30, 2007 | 12:13 pm
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IMO Titios aint cheap.
There is a polish vodka at TJ's(label is in polish)that is very good.
Smirinoff is a good domestic brand.
I think using anything above "mid shelf"is a waste in most cocktails(the exception being a vodka martini)with anything that would overpower the vodka(absolute srewdriver-why bother)is nothing but showing off.
There is a polish vodka at TJ's(label is in polish)that is very good.
Smirinoff is a good domestic brand.
I think using anything above "mid shelf"is a waste in most cocktails(the exception being a vodka martini)with anything that would overpower the vodka(absolute srewdriver-why bother)is nothing but showing off.
Jul 30, 2007 | 12:49 pm
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Jul 30, 2007 | 3:10 pm
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Jul 31, 2007 | 5:33 am
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IMO Titios aint cheap.
There is a polish vodka at TJ's(label is in polish)that is very good.
Smirinoff is a good domestic brand.
I think using anything above "mid shelf"is a waste in most cocktails(the exception being a vodka martini)with anything that would overpower the vodka(absolute srewdriver-why bother)is nothing but showing off.
There is a polish vodka at TJ's(label is in polish)that is very good.
Smirinoff is a good domestic brand.
I think using anything above "mid shelf"is a waste in most cocktails(the exception being a vodka martini)with anything that would overpower the vodka(absolute srewdriver-why bother)is nothing but showing off.
Jul 31, 2007 | 9:36 am
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Georgi vodka. I've never heard of it till I moved to New York, but it's $10-12 a liter, and to me, it tastes just as good as Smirnoff.
I have to say, I got an unbelievable deal on Smirnoff at the Sydney duty free - AUD$13 for a liter. I wish I could've bought $100 worth!
I have to say, I got an unbelievable deal on Smirnoff at the Sydney duty free - AUD$13 for a liter. I wish I could've bought $100 worth!
Jul 31, 2007 | 9:50 am
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I've never really understood the point of vodka as whenever I have tried it it hasn't tasted of anything.
Most people I know drink it with the intention of getting mullahed as fast as possible but there's seems so many more enjoyable ways of getting legless.
Most people I know drink it with the intention of getting mullahed as fast as possible but there's seems so many more enjoyable ways of getting legless.
Jul 31, 2007 | 10:03 am
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For me the point is that the penalty (the next morning) is small to non-existent with Vodka as opposed to other types of alcohol. ^
Jul 31, 2007 | 3:19 pm
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Monopolowa, potato vodka from Poland. ^
Aug 1, 2007 | 12:06 am
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Georgi vodka. I've never heard of it till I moved to New York, but it's $10-12 a liter, and to me, it tastes just as good as Smirnoff.
I have to say, I got an unbelievable deal on Smirnoff at the Sydney duty free - AUD$13 for a liter. I wish I could've bought $100 worth!
I have to say, I got an unbelievable deal on Smirnoff at the Sydney duty free - AUD$13 for a liter. I wish I could've bought $100 worth!
Nice find, gosha. For a cheapie vodka I'd go with Smirnoff too.
Aug 1, 2007 | 4:48 pm
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