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![]() "rb608" wrote What should I be looking for in the taste of a "good" vodka? What type/brand do you like? (in very best foghorn leghorn voice): well, now, son err--uhh, you jes' sit yoself down rat here on this here little stump while i gone give you the lass' word on them see-through concoctions, doncha know! your friend may be russian, but either he doesn't know good stuff when he tastes it, or i have the taste of a russian peasant... (ok, ok, i know--insert wiseass rejoinder here________________) i tried luksusova on a couple of occasions and found it overly bland. while stoli seems "peperry", and absolut has a slight lemon aftertaste, tater vodka just reminds me of how ethanol alone would taste when touched up with tonic. all the other designer brands just have more or less of what seems to be cheap perfume mixed in. at any rate, it's not rocket science--i just stick with stoli and tonic, no lime, and just a splash of tonic. the no lime factor is the deal maker, for me. oh, and the vodka should be kept in the freezer, of course. yfitons wayno(happy to be a factor in supporting alchoholism between friends) |
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"rb608" wrote What should I be looking for in the taste of a "good" vodka? What type/brand do you like? (in very best foghorn leghorn voice): well, now, son err--uhh, you jes' sit yoself down rat here on this here little stump while i gone give you the lass' word on them see-through concoctions, doncha know! your friend may be russian, but either he doesn't know good stuff when he tastes it, or i have the taste of a russian peasant... (ok, ok, i know--insert wiseass rejoinder here________________) i tried luksusova on a couple of occasions and found it overly bland. while stoli seems "peperry", and absolut has a slight lemon aftertaste, tater vodka just reminds me of how ethanol alone would taste when touched up with tonic. all the other designer brands just have more or less of what seems to be cheap perfume mixed in. at any rate, it's not rocket science--i just stick with stoli and tonic, no lime, and just a splash of tonic. the no lime factor is the deal maker, for me. oh, and the vodka should be kept in the freezer, of course. I gotta go with wayno on this one. I prefer Stoli over any of the others I've tried, more or less expensive. A good vodka is one that requires no fillers; tonic, lime, olives, etc. and Stoli is the most refreshing one to me. All that said, I haven't had any of that fine liquid for a few months now - red wine has taken its place, in a far less preferable back seat position. -- TL, Tim ------------------------ http://css.sbcma.com/timj/ |
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"No fillers" is how I've been enjoying it thus far. I don't know where
the cutoff is proportion-wise; but at some point, the inital flavor of the vodka (gin, whatever) becomes unimportant and overshadowed by the mixers. If I'm drinking it straight, I want and am willing to pay for the good stuff (within reason); otherwise I can just buy a jug o' Popov, 1.75L for $9.99. Joe F. |
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On 12 Dec 2005 08:43:38 -0800, "rb608" wrote:
"No fillers" is how I've been enjoying it thus far. I don't know where the cutoff is proportion-wise; but at some point, the inital flavor of the vodka (gin, whatever) becomes unimportant and overshadowed by the mixers. If I'm drinking it straight, I want and am willing to pay for the good stuff (within reason); otherwise I can just buy a jug o' Popov, 1.75L for $9.99. Joe F. If you can find a Costa Rican liquor called guaro/Cacique (cas-see-kay), you might try it. It is a cane-based liquor, but it isn't as "rum-my" as rum. I like it over ice or with tonic or soda with a slice of lime, but have had it shaken and strained, again with lime, ala a "martini." TC, R |
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On 12 Dec 2005 08:43:38 -0800, "rb608"
wrote: If I'm drinking it straight, I want and am willing to pay for the good stuff (within reason); otherwise I can just buy a jug o' Popov, 1.75L for $9.99. Hell, now wayno will trade in his Smirnoff for Popov. No way to save him, I guess. |
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I have often considered setting up a blind taste test at the occasional
family get together, not only for vodka in this case, but also for other products with "status" brands. For each group of products, I'd figure on covering the cost spectrum as well as the reputation spectrum. My in-laws are not heavy drinkers; but there are enough social drinkers among them to come up with a sample size with possibly meaningful results. Serving size would be an issue if too many choices are offered. One ounce x 6 is still 3 shots of straight vodka. Not so much for me; but most of 'em don't have my blood volume or stomach lining. I don't want a house full of puking inlaws at midnight. g How much would be an adequate taste sample? And what would be a good "neutralizer" to serve between tastes? Saltines? White bread? Joe F. |
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On 12 Dec 2005 12:11:28 -0800, "rb608" wrote:
I have often considered setting up a blind taste test at the occasional family get together, not only for vodka in this case, but also for other products with "status" brands. For each group of products, I'd figure on covering the cost spectrum as well as the reputation spectrum. My in-laws are not heavy drinkers; but there are enough social drinkers among them to come up with a sample size with possibly meaningful results. Serving size would be an issue if too many choices are offered. One ounce x 6 is still 3 shots of straight vodka. Not so much for me; but most of 'em don't have my blood volume or stomach lining. I don't want a house full of puking inlaws at midnight. g Kick 'em out at 11:55.... How much would be an adequate taste sample? And what would be a good "neutralizer" to serve between tastes? Saltines? White bread? A 1/4 oz. should do it as far as "tasting" unless anyone wants more. There's very little or nothing to "neutralize," so you don't need anything (HINT-HINT - notice many labels: "grain _neutral_ spirit(s)"). And save your money, time, and BAC and forget anything made in the US (absolutely neutral), unless you just want spoilers and/or to **** with people. TC, R |
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rb608 wrote:
I have often considered setting up a blind taste test at the occasional family get together, not only for vodka in this case, but also for other products with "status" brands. ... How much would be an adequate taste sample? And what would be a good "neutralizer" to serve between tastes? Saltines? White bread? You've come to the right place to ask about liquor tastings. Wayno hosted roff's Single Malt Scotch tasting and a grand old time was had by all ... I think ... or so I was told when I woke up to a Wild Turkey chaser the next morning. -- Ken Fortenberry |
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