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High-end vodka is keeping spirits up
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| FEBRUARY 24, 2006
Posted on 02/27/2006 1:09:50 PM PST by x5452
High-end vodka is keeping spirits up
By Nora FitzGerald International Herald Tribune
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2006
MOSCOW People thought it couldn't be done. The idea of renting Liberty Island in New York Harbor for a bling and borscht party to introduce a Russian vodka seemed too absurd. But Roustam Tariko, 44, a Russian tycoon who made his initial fortune in importing and banking, not only got permission, he also spent more than $3 million, inviting more than 1,000 people to the September event and feeding them Beluga caviar, blinis, quail eggs and, of course, red borscht - all washed down with his red-capped, $35-a-bottle Imperia vodka.
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To: codercpc
Heard that you can filter the cheaper brands with charcoal and remove the impurities/additives that will cause headaches and affect taste.
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posted on
02/27/2006 2:01:13 PM PST
by
dhs12345
To: x5452
Will look at the box tonight and try to translate. BTW, very pretty markings as well.
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posted on
02/27/2006 2:03:15 PM PST
by
dhs12345
To: codercpc
There was a show on the History Channel about alcohol and it's manufacture. I remember something about vodka being one of the few alcoholic beverages that is not flavored, just distilled and filtered. Maybe the cheap stuff isn't filtered well.
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posted on
02/27/2006 2:05:04 PM PST
by
EricT.
("I reject your reality and substitute my own."-Adam Savage)
To: EricT.
For only 22 bucks you can get high end vodka? :) (Worth a shot I suppose)
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posted on
02/27/2006 2:10:36 PM PST
by
x5452
To: x5452
OK, now I will promise never to order gray goose again. I just googled it, and sure enough right on the beautiful bottle it says France. I have never noticed that before. But then again, I have never bought a bottle for home use either. In fact the only kind I have at home right now it Skyy Vodka. But I just googled them and found out they are from San Francisco, and there charity of choice are AIDS/Gay/Lesbian events (there words not mine), so now I am going to choose something else next time.
Anyone know of any mid to high quality vodkas, that don't promote liberal agendas? HA HA, I hate if when I have too much information.
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posted on
02/27/2006 2:14:32 PM PST
by
codercpc
To: x5452
Hmmm....you may be on to something.
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posted on
02/27/2006 2:14:47 PM PST
by
EricT.
("I reject your reality and substitute my own."-Adam Savage)
To: codercpc
As far as I KNOW Stolichnaya doesn't. (Stoli.com). Stoli regular is a decent top shelf vodka, Stoli gold is an even better one. (Stoli regular won 2005 best of show in some vodka competition).
Pravda Vodka is a nice Polish vodka many seem to have behind the bar these days:
http://www.pravdavodka.com
Chopin is a decent (also Polish) vodka also, I've seen that at a lot of places.
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posted on
02/27/2006 2:25:50 PM PST
by
x5452
To: codercpc
ah dont get to worked up about it. :)
the goose is good stuff.
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posted on
02/27/2006 2:34:48 PM PST
by
wallcrawlr
(http://www.bionicear.com)
To: wallcrawlr
I noticed that Soli Gold and Soli are in the tops also... I can't get past the french flag on the bottom of Grey Goose though... I did drink it before realizing it was french.
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posted on
02/27/2006 2:36:50 PM PST
by
x5452
To: x5452
Regretfully, even though it is French, Grey Goose is my choice!
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posted on
02/27/2006 2:53:10 PM PST
by
jw777
To: codercpc
Vodka headaches are usually from the esters that are filtered out of more expensive brews.
Got a Trader Joes nearby ?
If yes, try their Burnett's vodka ($5.95/ 750ml) - as smooth as the best out there.
To: x5452; Jersey Republican Biker Chick; arasina; colorcountry; JLO; najida; Auntbee; BerthaDee; ...
High-End Vodka PING-a-ROOOOOO!!!
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posted on
02/27/2006 3:29:43 PM PST
by
Dashing Dasher
(I prayed, 'O Lord, make my enemies ridiculous.' And God granted it.)
To: x5452
They can throw all kinds of nasty and or synthetic crap into something and call it vodka. I had some cheap vodka once(plastic bottle)that was horrid.
Most booze gets a literal more tolerable after a few shots but this stuff was like paint thinner.
Worst tasting stuff I think I ever had.
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posted on
02/27/2006 3:39:05 PM PST
by
carlr
To: x5452
Have you tried the new french vodka Cirac?
It's made from grapes... and it's awesome!
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posted on
02/27/2006 3:40:44 PM PST
by
Dashing Dasher
(I prayed, 'O Lord, make my enemies ridiculous.' And God granted it.)
To: carlr
It may have been popov or Crystal palace :))
Seriously the stuff sticks to you're tongue and tastes somewhat like Kerosene smells.
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posted on
02/27/2006 3:41:15 PM PST
by
x5452
To: Dashing Dasher
Doesn't even have to be high-end to keep my spirits up!
To: conservativebabe
Yipppeeee!!!
Olive you, man!
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posted on
02/27/2006 3:48:20 PM PST
by
Dashing Dasher
(I prayed, 'O Lord, make my enemies ridiculous.' And God granted it.)
To: Dashing Dasher
Oh yeah, ve love ze voka at our house.
Rum, nyet!
To: conservativebabe
There is a time and place for rum... and it's usually right here in my Mai Tai.
When I went to Hawaii many years ago... with 30 of my closest friends... We had a battle cry....
Mai Tais 'til you die!
We ain't leaving 'til we're heaving!
Gosh, I miss college.
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posted on
02/27/2006 3:51:59 PM PST
by
Dashing Dasher
(I prayed, 'O Lord, make my enemies ridiculous.' And God granted it.)
To: Dashing Dasher
Me too, and for the record. I just wanted a chance to say something with a Russian accent. Put it in front of me, and I'll drink it! LOL! :)
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