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Originally posted by kadomony anybody have this yet? heard it was good:

meh. it's ok.

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Originally posted by Adamo the polish stuff is best. Luksusowa, Wyborowa, Zubrowka, Chopin, Belvedere I've yet to try russian standard, but overall russian vodkas are overrated and not that spectacular.

This is just my opinion but I've been through quite a bit of vodka in my day: many Russian vodkas are indeed overrated. And although you just mentioned some very nice Polish vodka's (minus Belvedere), I would say the best Russian vodkas are hands down better than the best Polish ones. There are just so many damn Russian vodkas on the market that it's easy to dilute the sample and get caught drinking swill.

Name recognition, the slickness of the advertising campaign, and bottle design is whats most important.

Is there actually a difference between all these brands? I mean in taste.

Every Vodka I have tried tastes the same, only good with Red Bull. If I just smell it pure, it makes me hurl..

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Originally posted by smekzg Is there actually a difference between all these brands? I mean in taste. Every Vodka I have tried tastes the same, only good with Red Bull.

If Like others have said, you would first have to have experience tasting different brands side by side and the palette to distinguish. Even if you can detect a difference its subjective which is "better". As soon as you mix it then its impossible to differentiate.

I've had shots of Goose (sipping it) and it did seem smooth to me. But then again its been always served ice cold which cuts the harsh taste and goes down smoother. Most objective people would agree that hard liquor by itself doesn't taste good. Once you're drunk and slamming shots all that goes out the window.

There is a strong psychological factor one can't deny that expensive name brands make you feel good. Then add the social factor of being at a party/bar, you don't want to appear cheap and you're inclined to try to impress… Maybe you can't afford a house and a nice car but you can treat yourself to top shelf drink.

Reminds me of a Hell Kitchen episode. Chef Ramsey secretly microwaves frozen dinners and servers them to the contestants like he's prepared the meals from scratch. They all rave about taste and texture, etc. Goes to show our perceptions can easily be biased.

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Originally posted by The17sss And although you just mentioned some very nice Polish vodka's (minus Belvedere)

huh? are u saying u didn't know Belvedere is polish? confusalations!

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Originally posted by Adamo huh? are u saying u didn't know Belvedere is polish? confusalations!

No i'm saying i wouldn't put it in the elite category

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Originally posted by The17sss No i'm saying i wouldn't put it in the elite category

Well then, I wouldn't consider you to be the slightest bit of a vodka connoisseur if you have a retarded opinion like that. Next ur gonna tell me Prince Igor iz bezt, yez?

There is a vodka I saw in a liquor store here in Kentucky I am interested in trying. It is called Rain and it is distilled 7 times. I mostly want to try it because it is made only an hour from where I live.

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Originally posted by ziptnf I probably wake up QWOPing.

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Originally posted by Banora There is moonshine here in Kentucky I am interested in trying. It is called Rain and it is distilled 7 times. I mostly want to try it because it is made only an hour from where I live.

I think we've established drinking is not for you, Banora.

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