Try Ciroc.

I like Van Gogh, especially when its 2 for 1 at the ABC. I like Firefly too, its sweet tea flavored and kind of the SC state liquor besides 'shine, but I can't sip to save my life. Firefly, water and a lemon and you have a good summer cocktail.

My german friend is trying to explain the idea of mixing coke and beer. Sounds disgusting, but apparently its the big thing over there.

I love this stuff: SVEDKA

I think it is one of the best.

Ketel One and Smirnoff are probably the 2 "cleanest" vodkas on the market. And by "clean" I mean free of impurities. Ketel One is the cleanest on the market.

Grey Goose is one of the dirtiest vodkas, full of impurities.

And why should you care about impurities, because they cause hangovers.

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Didn't know that... but Ketel One is a very good and smooth vodka.

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Many of the Vodka's we perceive to be of higher quality is due to clever marketing and not necessarily a better product.

ie. Grey Goose and Crystal Head vodka.

Grey Goose was started by an American who decided to make the product in France. This allowed him to charge a nice price, because Americans perceive products from France to be premium.

It is possible Grey Goose has more impurities than a cheaper brand like Smirnoff.

Having said that I think Smirnoff is horrible tasting compared to Grey.

You would be amazed at how different peoples opinions on so called premium and non premium vodkas would be if they were all served blind.

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They don't sell GG in France either, and Smirnoff, which is disgusting, goes at a premium.

So then what is your opinion on Burnetts?

i seem to think that grey goose is overrated. yes it is definitely better than smirnoff..

I know it's not vodka, but im going thru a little phase of Johnnie Walker Black and Macallans Whiskey.. give em a try!

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I'm a big fan of vodka, and I never mix it with anything and like it as cold as possible. I typically buy Chopin or Ketel One, however, I've discovered a fantastic alternative recently. It's called Maxim's and it's French, made from wheat, distilled four times, has a nice cork top, and it's incredibly smooth and easy to drink. Here's the best part...our Total Wine store here in Vegas sells it for $12.99!! Granted our prices at TW are incredible - GG sells for $21, Chopin and Ciroc are $23, etc. I'm also not sure where else you can buy Maxim's, but if you can source it I highly recommend it (even if it were much more expensive). BTW I did find a link for it:

Maxim's Gourmet Official Website

Off the topic of vodka, I am also a huge fan of scotch and love doing tastings. I've tried dozens and I always come back to the Glenlivet. It is my favorite and for the price cannot be beat IMO.

I always say try a bunch of different types of whatever variety you like, don't pay attention the brand, label, marketing schemes, etc. and just pick what tastes best to you. Go to tastings at local wine/spirit stores when they're offered so you can try a bunch without buying the whole bottle.

One thing I find hilarious is that I serve Maxim's vodka at my house to guests quite a bit. I say it's French, distilled four times, water from the Alps, blah blah blah and inevitably everyone is impressed and say it's the best they've tasted. Then I tell them I paid $12 for it and people are like oh it's alright for a cheap vodka I guess Goes to show how powerful the marketing mechanisms are for sure!!

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