Boy, are we put off by the marketing of this vodka. “Hand-made”? What, really, does that mean? Does Tito mill rye into hooch all himself? Or is it the mere fact that he uses a pot still the basis forContinue readingTito’s Handmade Vodka
Aiko Importers of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina imports some unusual beverages into the United States. We’ve reviewed its HAPPY POMMY POMEGRANATE WINE, KALASHNIKOV VODKA, and REGALIA VODKA. Now, there are this: TREE OF LIFE VODKA. The front label describes itContinue readingTree of Life Vodka (Pomegranate)
Some years back, samples of Polish vodkas new to the United States market poured through our front door. We were consistently impressed by the quality. Then, for reasons unclear, the great Polish vodka deluge ended. Thereafter, the vodka samples weContinue readingSzambelan Vodka
12/2009 VERMONT SPIRITS WHITE AND GOLD VODKAS A quick quiz: what do you think of when we say the word, “Vermont”? Green hills? The later version of the Bob Newhart Show? o.k.—let’s try again. What do you think of whenContinue readingVermont Spirits White and Gold Vodkas
6/2009 SVEDKA VODKA Five times distilled — so it has to MAHVELOUS, right? Well, no. Don’t get us wrong — SVEDKA is not a bad vodka. We got a fifth at a Washington, DC liquor store for about $21. WeContinue readingSvedka Vodka
1/2009 EMPIRE DISTILLERY T&W V6 LUXURY VODKA A vodka that is six times distilled? Aaaah, life gets better and better for the American drinker. This 80 proof vodka is made from rye in copper pots. (Most vodkas are made inContinue readingEmpire Distillery T&W V6 Luxury Vodka