Finlandia >= Gray Goose?

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nageov3t

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I might be a philistine, but I can't taste the difference between different brands of (non-cheap) vodka.

cheap as hell vodka, sure, but anything from middle of the road to expensive as hell all tastes the same to me.
 

Rebasxer

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I've never really found a vodka that I like more than goose, although I really only drink it mixed with cranberry now. Never tried Finlandia, have to pick up a bottle some time.
 
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Good vodka tastes like ethanol, that is the only real taste, real vodka is basically 95-98% alcohol diluted by water, it's not strored and there is nothing fancy about it, you could store it for 150 years and it would taste exactly the same.

Vodka is alcohol, moonshine is vodka, vodka is made with yeast, sugar and water, add other shit and all you have to do is purify it to get that taste out.

The more tasteful vodkas are actually vodkas made with additions, nothing else.

If you want something high quality to drink, nothing beats Laphroaig, and it isn't meant to be shotted, it's bet at room temperature, no ice and sipped slowly until the wee hours of the morning.
 

SampSon

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Originally posted by: Vic
Gray Goose is overrated.
Vodka is supposed to be served ice-cold. Either out of the freezer or shaken over ice.
Just because vodka doesn't freeze solid at freezer temps does not mean that it doesn't become more viscous. Almost every liquid becomes more viscous as its temperature decreases.
I live in an ABC state so I've never seen this Costco vodka. If I drink vodka, I usually drink Smirnoff or Stoli. Usually though, I prefer whiskeys or rums. Or just a good microbrew.
Ice cold? I take it you've never drank vodka with any eastern bloc type people.
Vodka is drank warm, in shots, with lots of food right behind it.

Vodka taste ratings are ridiculous. Vodka isn't a single malt scotch, it's not meant to be sipped to enjoy it's deep subtle layers of flavor. It's a base level alcoholic drink made from practically anyting, beets, corn, rye, potatoes, sugar etc.


 

thegimp03

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Finlandia is a really good vodka for the price. I remember when it was priced around 15 bucks for a 1.5L at BevMo (around 5-6 years ago now). Now when it's on sale it rarely drops below 19-21 bucks. I drink a lot of Grey Goose, but I think it's overrated. Like someone else said it's an average vodka with a premium price. Typically I'll go for something cheaper like Finlandia or Svedka (which is as cheap as Finlandia was 5-6 years ago and tastes just as good).
 
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We've just built a still with a bucket an aquarium warmer and some aluminum piping, it produces around 80-85% pure alcohol on just food residue (starch) and yeast, it takes about one week to get 3 liters out of this and after that you can just keep it going for one liter a day, so pure and nice you don't even need to filter it, tastes a lot like the worse tasting vodkas that keep some of the alcohol pollution in it to make it taste strange, you know, like ... well like any flavour rich vodka, it's just not purified properly.

I hate it so i don't drink it, i have a bottle of Laphroaig that is going to last me this whole tour, tonight i am sipping it.
 
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Originally posted by: SampSon
Originally posted by: Vic
Gray Goose is overrated.
Vodka is supposed to be served ice-cold. Either out of the freezer or shaken over ice.
Just because vodka doesn't freeze solid at freezer temps does not mean that it doesn't become more viscous. Almost every liquid becomes more viscous as its temperature decreases.
I live in an ABC state so I've never seen this Costco vodka. If I drink vodka, I usually drink Smirnoff or Stoli. Usually though, I prefer whiskeys or rums. Or just a good microbrew.
Ice cold? I take it you've never drank vodka with any eastern bloc type people.
Vodka is drank warm, in shots, with lots of food right behind it.

Vodka taste ratings are ridiculous. Vodka isn't a single malt scotch, it's not meant to be sipped to enjoy it's deep subtle layers of flavor. It's a base level alcoholic drink made from practically anyting, beets, corn, rye, potatoes, sugar etc.

Yup, the taste is ethanol or they added some crap that makes it even more undrinkable so idiots can say it's "fine" Vodka.

If it doesn't just taste like ethanol when it's done, well then you're doing it wrong.
 

Vic

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Originally posted by: SampSon
Originally posted by: Vic
Gray Goose is overrated.
Vodka is supposed to be served ice-cold. Either out of the freezer or shaken over ice.
Just because vodka doesn't freeze solid at freezer temps does not mean that it doesn't become more viscous. Almost every liquid becomes more viscous as its temperature decreases.
I live in an ABC state so I've never seen this Costco vodka. If I drink vodka, I usually drink Smirnoff or Stoli. Usually though, I prefer whiskeys or rums. Or just a good microbrew.
Ice cold? I take it you've never drank vodka with any eastern bloc type people.
Vodka is drank warm, in shots, with lots of food right behind it.

Vodka taste ratings are ridiculous. Vodka isn't a single malt scotch, it's not meant to be sipped to enjoy it's deep subtle layers of flavor. It's a base level alcoholic drink made from practically anyting, beets, corn, rye, potatoes, sugar etc.

Um well, yeah, I agree. Which is why I drink my vodka ice-cold and my bourbon at room temp.
 

n7

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Friend of mine is bringing a few different kinds of Khortytsa into Canada as a business venture, & it's supposed to be very good stuff.
Lots of stores here & in surrounding areas are starting to carry it.

I support him by always buying his.
Have tried:
"Classic" - not bad, but pretty average taste.
"Platinum" - very smooth taste; quite like this
"Pepper Honey Hot" - easily my fave thus far.
I actually enjoy it straight, which i can't say for any other liquor really.
Leaves an awesome trail of burning as its drunk, but in a good way :D
Spicy yet sweet, as it's described as.

Certainly the best i've had.

Pics of my Honey Hot:
http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/9186/img2273ax4.jpg
http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/719/img2276ti0.jpg
Pics don't show it, but there is an actual piece or two of a pepper inside.
 
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Originally posted by: Vic
Originally posted by: SampSon
Originally posted by: Vic
Gray Goose is overrated.
Vodka is supposed to be served ice-cold. Either out of the freezer or shaken over ice.
Just because vodka doesn't freeze solid at freezer temps does not mean that it doesn't become more viscous. Almost every liquid becomes more viscous as its temperature decreases.
I live in an ABC state so I've never seen this Costco vodka. If I drink vodka, I usually drink Smirnoff or Stoli. Usually though, I prefer whiskeys or rums. Or just a good microbrew.
Ice cold? I take it you've never drank vodka with any eastern bloc type people.
Vodka is drank warm, in shots, with lots of food right behind it.

Vodka taste ratings are ridiculous. Vodka isn't a single malt scotch, it's not meant to be sipped to enjoy it's deep subtle layers of flavor. It's a base level alcoholic drink made from practically anyting, beets, corn, rye, potatoes, sugar etc.

Um well, yeah, I agree. Which is why I drink my vodka ice-cold and my bourbon at room temp.

You drink your vodka straight? Only "ooooo, i'm claaaassy" Americans do that.

and bourbon is disgusting.

 

Vic

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Originally posted by: JohnOfSheffield
You drink your vodka straight? Only "ooooo, i'm claaaassy" Americans do that.

and bourbon is disgusting.

Uh no... there's no point in drinking vodka straight.

As for your comment regarding bourbon, I'll just pretend I didn't hear such a barbaric comment. It's not your fault you were raised in such a strange and backwards country that they couldn't instill in you an appreciation for proper whiskey.
 

moshquerade

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Originally posted by: Vic
Originally posted by: JohnOfSheffield
You drink your vodka straight? Only "ooooo, i'm claaaassy" Americans do that.

and bourbon is disgusting.

Uh no... there's no point in drinking vodka straight.

As for your comment regarding bourbon, I'll just pretend I didn't hear such a barbaric comment. It's not your fault you were raised in such a strange and backwards country that they couldn't instill in you an appreciation for proper whiskey.

vodka shooter? what? no point? you haven't lived Mr. Vic.
 

SampSon

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Originally posted by: Vic
Originally posted by: JohnOfSheffield
You drink your vodka straight? Only "ooooo, i'm claaaassy" Americans do that.

and bourbon is disgusting.

Uh no... there's no point in drinking vodka straight.

As for your comment regarding bourbon, I'll just pretend I didn't hear such a barbaric comment. It's not your fault you were raised in such a strange and backwards country that they couldn't instill in you an appreciation for proper whiskey.
That's how you drink vodka. Straight, warm, fast, with food.

Or you can sell out and make a cocktail. Might as well just drink mouthwash.
I hear the new Listerine citrus flavors are fantastic.
 

mcmilljb

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Originally posted by: moshquerade
Originally posted by: Vic
Originally posted by: JohnOfSheffield
You drink your vodka straight? Only "ooooo, i'm claaaassy" Americans do that.

and bourbon is disgusting.

Uh no... there's no point in drinking vodka straight.

As for your comment regarding bourbon, I'll just pretend I didn't hear such a barbaric comment. It's not your fault you were raised in such a strange and backwards country that they couldn't instill in you an appreciation for proper whiskey.

vodka shooter? what? no point? you haven't lived Mr. Vic.

No Jello shot?

I would love some 100% Blue Agave Reposado shots with a lime! That's the best.
Also any thing you can mix with lemonade and still taste good is a plus too!
 

SirPorl

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Can't say I ever got into vodka, always seemed like what rubbing alcohol would taste like to me. More of a rum dude if I have to do the liqour. On a side note, Vodka always seemed to make me want to punch things.

 

RightIsWrong

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A few years ago I went to St. Petersburg and was drinking this vodka there and thought that it was incredible. My best friend's wife is from there and when her family would come to visit, they always brought me a bottle. This was the smoothest and best tasting vodka that I had ever had. No wonder the Russians drink so much of this stuff!

Now, it is finally available in the states and I have kept a bottle in the house at all times ever since finding it again.

I now present to you......Russian Standard!
 

Kirby

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Apr 10, 2006
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Originally posted by: RightIsWrong
A few years ago I went to St. Petersburg and was drinking this vodka there and thought that it was incredible. My best friend's wife is from there and when her family would come to visit, they always brought me a bottle. This was the smoothest and best tasting vodka that I had ever had. No wonder the Russians drink so much of this stuff!

Now, it is finally available in the states and I have kept a bottle in the house at all times ever since finding it again.

I now present to you......Russian Standard!

I've always heard that Russian Standard is the best. I need to try some.