Post #17645 by martiki on Tue, Dec 31, 2002 12:14 PM

I think the most insightful question about vodka is the following: This is a spirit that is DESIGNED to be absolutely flavor neutral. This is how it is defined by the ABC. While there is no question that there is a definite difference between something off the bottom shelf from San Jose that tastes like molten lava, and something from the top that is quite smooth, what does the smooth taste like? As far as I can tell, nothing. Smooth nothing. Can anyone tell the difference between potato and grain vodka?

I guess my point is that, worrying about all the different top shelf brands (Ketel, Chopin, Grey Goose, Belvedere, etc.) seems a bit silly. Just pick a half decent one and run with it.

Thoughts?

-martin