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I like Ketel One for Bloody Mary's, and Grey Goose for Martini's
Originally Posted by davidhunternyc /img/forum/go_quote.gif I am a bartender and I'm constantly engaged in this debate. Strictly speaking, vodka is a, "flavorless, tasteless alcohol". Within that definition, vodka has differences that many so-called experts are able to taste. As far as I'm concerned, as soon as a mixer is added to a vodka, all bets are off, and I challenge anyone to a blind tasting where they will be able to detect which brand of vodka is in the drink. I have had countless amounts of people come up to me in the bar and say that they can tell which vodka is their favorite vodka. I have done blind tastings of straight vodka, at room temperature and chilled, and it is remarkable that everyone to date has failed to correctly identify their favorite vodka. For the record, it seems that when experts judge vodkas, that Chopin (potato vodka) consistently ranks on top of the competition. With that said, my advice as a bartender; if you are drinking straight vodka, choose the label you prefer and that makes you happy. If you are having a blended drink, just use rail vodka. Save the rest of your money for headphones... or for single-malt scotch. : ) |
Originally Posted by davidhunternyc /img/forum/go_quote.gif I am a bartender and I'm constantly engaged in this debate. Strictly speaking, vodka is a, "flavorless, tasteless alcohol". |
Originally Posted by fordgtlover /img/forum/go_quote.gif From the previous thread there were a number of Vodkas that were mentioned a number of times. This thread is to determe which one is the most preferred. |
Originally Posted by davidhunternyc /img/forum/go_quote.gif I challenge anyone to a blind tasting where they will be able to detect which brand of vodka is in the drink. |
Originally Posted by Omega /img/forum/go_quote.gif Eh, a poll MIGHT address the question, "what is the most popular vodka?" But I trust a head-fi poll on high-end vodkas only slightly more than I'd trust a bartender to know good headphones. My favorite is Svedka...can't beat it for the price...less than $10/liter. World's best? I dunno, but it's competitive with any on the poll list! For the people new to vodka, the alcohol that goes in is more or less the same, from one brand to another. Since vodka is ~80 proof or 40% alcohol by volume, there is more water than alcohol in vodka. And that water is what endows the various brands with their unique flavor profiles, more or less. Don't believe me? Go test it! Most premium brands will state how they distill the alcohol (ie, triple distilled) and what kind of water they add (ie, Gensac spring), so you can do your own private comparison. I saw a bottle of this stuff and had a good laugh. Herkimer diamonds = quartz. Good one, Aykroyd. |