Originally posted by: dolph
my favorite readibly available vodka is <a class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="
http://www.chopinvodka.com/main.htm" target=blank>chopin</a> (sister company to belvedere). most vodka is made from grains because it's cheaper and easier, but chopin is made from potatoes (as most polish and russian vodkas are). it's smooth enough to take sips of without gagging while still having a distinctive taste that's unlike any grain vodka.
and i'm sorry to have to say this, but grey goose is the newcastle of vodkas. most only like it if they don't like vodka, just as most only like newcastle if they don't like beer.