12/2007 KALASHNIKOV VODKA
Courtesy of Alex Kogan and Aiko Importers, Inc. of Buford, Georgia (yes, Buford), comes KALASHNIKOV VODKA. Well, we suppose there are folks who fetishize Horace Smith and Daniel Wesson here in the U.S., still, a vodka that is named for the man who invented a weapon, the AK-47, which has killed millions (including Americans) rubbed us a little wrong. But, let’s set politics aside for the moment and speak of the vodka. KALASHNIKOV VODKA is 82 proof, and, is purportedly made with the “finest grains.” Does that mean wheat, rye, or..? Who knows. Neither the promo materials nor the website for the hooch said. Nevertheless, it is a very smooth vodka. It’s of the KETEL ONE model of vodka– it aims to have no taste, unlike, say, CHOPIN VODKA or EMPIRE WINERY AND DISTILLERY’S all rye vodka, which are loaded with flavor. No bones about it, KALASHNIKOV VODKA is smooth and slightly sweet. (Rating ****)
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