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VODKA

VODKA


DEFINITION

Vodka is a neutral spirit distilled from any fermented material and treated in a way so as to be without any distinctive colour, taste or aroma.

   Origin

   - Russia (17th century)
   - Spread to Finland, Poland and rest of   
     North-East Europe
Vodka has come from the Russian word “WODKA” meaning, ‘Little Water’

SOURCE

        Most plentiful and least expensive grains
        Principal grain is CORN
        Other grains used are wheat, rye, etc.



FLAVOURED VODKAS

Zubrowka

        Flavoured with Zubrowka grass from the forests of eastern Poland
        Yellowish tinge & aromatic bouquet
        Exceptionally soft and smooth
        Ice cold – toto - straight

FLAVOURED VODKAS

Starka

        Means ‘old’
        Aged for about 10 years in oak casks previously used for ageing fine wines
        Amber colour & typically wine-like aroma
        Popular among brandy lovers

Pertsovka

        Dark brown Russian pepper vodka
        Infusion of capsicum, cayenne & cubeb
        Pleasant aroma with a burning taste
        Czar Peter the Great seasoned his vodka with pepper – Russians still enjoy!

Yubileyneya Osobaya

        Flavoured with brandy & honey among other ingredients
        Referred to as Jubilee Vodka

Okhotnichya

        Flavoured with many herbs
        Definite aroma of heather honey
        Referred to as Hunter’s Vodka



BRAND NAMES

        Smirnoff
        Nikolai
        Vladivar
        Bolshoi
        Bolskaya
        Stolichnya
        Moscovskaya
        Newyorkskaya




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