Svedka Vodka

[HybridSquirrel]

anyone have opinions? first time drinking this brand...pretty delicious.

 

[LtPage1]

I love it. Definitely the best of the cheap brands, and I think it's as good as anything up to Grey Goose/Belvedere quality stuff.

 

[HybridSquirrel]

yeah i have some grey goose left over from last weekend. but this stuff is cheap quality stuff for sure.

 

[Saint Nick]

Best for the money IMO.

 

[deadlyapp]

stoli ftw

 

[CrackRabbit]

I'm enjoying some right now, not as smooth as more expensive brands but gets the job done on a budget.
Plus it's Swedish who doesn't love Sweden?

 

[HybridSquirrel]

i love sweden
pics of sweedish cousins
http://photos-a.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v124/184/109/678200019/n678200019_419872_8798.jpg

 

[0roo0roo]

u've been had
http://www.businessweek.com/li...?campaign_id=rss_daily

 

[HybridSquirrel]

cant read that..too drunk... i like aboslut

 

[LikeLinus]

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
u've been had
http://www.businessweek.com/li...?campaign_id=rss_daily

No, you're stupid for thinking that article means anything. It's not even written by anyone who works or write in the food and beverage industry! The guy writes about the automotive industry. LOL - It's a guy and his friends writing a blog type article and drinking in his basement. It is so flawed I don't even know where to begin.

 

[SirChadwick]

Svedka rocks!

 

[hiromizu]

Sounds like a really hot chick.

 

[Illusio]

Originally posted by: LikeLinus

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
u've been had
http://www.businessweek.com/li...?campaign_id=rss_daily

No, you're stupid for thinking that article means anything. It's not even written by anyone who works or write in the food and beverage industry! The guy writes about the automotive industry. LOL - It's a guy and his friends writting a blog type article and drinking in his basement. It is so flawed I don't even know where to begin.

I think so too. Mythbusters did a vodka show and the expert (and jamie somewhat IIRC) were able to tell the difference between the cheap vodka and the expensive stuff

Linky

 

[child of wonder]

Yummy... stick the vodka in the freezer for a day and then do shots.

Icy in, heat going down. Awesome.

 

[jamesbond007]

For those who've had Svedka, how would you rate it against Skyy? My girlfriend bought some very cheap stuff and it was absolutely horrid. Couldn't even get me buzzed after several shots. I usually do Grey Goose or Skyy, both of which get me going pretty quick, but GG is a bit smoother.

 

[DVad3r]

Effen Vodka is pretty good, and this is coming from a Polish person.

http://www.effen.com/

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
u've been had
http://www.businessweek.com/li...?campaign_id=rss_daily

The other conclusion I drew was that when it comes to mixing vodka with fruit juice, or unpurified ice, you might as well as save your money and keep a bottle of Popov around. After mixing with fruit juice, muddled mint, simple syrup, or tap-water ice, the slight subtleties of the vodka in these concoctions go out the window faster than the promise of a contractor who says he'll come to your house every day to work until the job is done.

I agree with this for the most part (I use filtered water ice) but the rest of that article I don't agree with.

I can tell the difference between Grey Goose, Kettle One, Absolute, and Skyy vodka. Popov is shit, I would never use this for making martinis or drinking straight. For mixed drinks like Cranberry juice and vodka you might as well use the cheap stuff though. You'll never taste the difference and Grey Goose in a mixed drink is just a complete waste of good vodka.

 

[MrMatt]

All vodka is the same except for the base of what it's made from. (grain or potatoes). In a recent study of vodka drinkers not one person could tell the difference between things like popov, mr. boston, goose, skyyyy, etc. There's really not anything you can do differently when making it other than the number of times it's distilled.

 

[GenHoth]

Originally posted by: MrMatt
There's really not anything you can do differently when making it other than the number of times it's distilled.

Which can make a huge difference.

 

[ballmode]

pics?

 

[LikeLinus]

Originally posted by: MrMatt
All vodka is the same except for the base of what it's made from. (grain or potatoes). In a recent study of vodka drinkers not one person could tell the difference between things like popov, mr. boston, goose, skyyyy, etc. There's really not anything you can do differently when making it other than the number of times it's distilled.

If a person can't tell the difference between Popov and Gray Goose..something is very very wrong.

Where is this "study" you speak of. Link?

 

[GagHalfrunt]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
u've been had
http://www.businessweek.com/li...?campaign_id=rss_daily

The other conclusion I drew was that when it comes to mixing vodka with fruit juice, or unpurified ice, you might as well as save your money and keep a bottle of Popov around. After mixing with fruit juice, muddled mint, simple syrup, or tap-water ice, the slight subtleties of the vodka in these concoctions go out the window faster than the promise of a contractor who says he'll come to your house every day to work until the job is done.

I agree with this for the most part (I use filtered water ice) but the rest of that article I don't agree with.

I can tell the difference between Grey Goose, Kettle One, Absolute, and Skyy vodka. Popov is shit, I would never use this for making martinis or drinking straight. For mixed drinks like Cranberry juice and vodka you might as well use the cheap stuff though. You'll never taste the difference and Grey Goose in a mixed drink is just a complete waste of good vodka.

Nobody else on earth can, but it's okay, you're special.

 

[CraKaJaX]

Originally posted by: deadlyapp
stoli ftw

:thumbsup:

or Kettle One is always a solid choice too.

 

[OCGuy]

Originally posted by: GagHalfrunt

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
u've been had
http://www.businessweek.com/li...?campaign_id=rss_daily

The other conclusion I drew was that when it comes to mixing vodka with fruit juice, or unpurified ice, you might as well as save your money and keep a bottle of Popov around. After mixing with fruit juice, muddled mint, simple syrup, or tap-water ice, the slight subtleties of the vodka in these concoctions go out the window faster than the promise of a contractor who says he'll come to your house every day to work until the job is done.

I agree with this for the most part (I use filtered water ice) but the rest of that article I don't agree with.

I can tell the difference between Grey Goose, Kettle One, Absolute, and Skyy vodka. Popov is shit, I would never use this for making martinis or drinking straight. For mixed drinks like Cranberry juice and vodka you might as well use the cheap stuff though. You'll never taste the difference and Grey Goose in a mixed drink is just a complete waste of good vodka.

Nobody else on earth can, but it's okay, you're special.

You would have to be a complete idiot to not be able to tell the difference between a cheapo vodka and something like Goose when drinking it straight...

Also, different impurities levels make a difference in how you feel in the morning.

 

[Mikey]

Originally posted by: MrMatt
All vodka is the same except for the base of what it's made from. (grain or potatoes). In a recent study of vodka drinkers not one person could tell the difference between things like popov, mr. boston, goose, skyyyy, etc. There's really not anything you can do differently when making it other than the number of times it's distilled.

That study is total bullshit. Anyone who enjoys a drink of vodka now and then should be able to tell the difference between good and bad vodka. I rarely drink vodka anymore, but you would have to have no taste buds to not be able to tell. I can tell the difference between Coke and Pepsi easily, unlike many.