Smirnoff Vodka

[Polishprince]

Although, at the moment I’m drinking a Kirkland Signature Gin from Costco. Mixed with grapefruit juice. i only like it when it’s with a juice, as it tastes too much like Beefeater to me, which I don’t like.

You might want to try Crystal Palace Premium London Dry Gin. Probably the finest premium gin priced at less than $5 a fifth, and distilled in Kentucky, USA

 

[petro]

Much better than Russian Vodka...

Lately however, I have had the taste for good whiskeys.

 

[Polishprince]

Lately however, I have had the taste for good whiskeys.

If you like good whiskey, Kessler's is as "Smooth as Shit" according to their ads, and the ideal whiskey if you are having shots and beers.

 

[petro]

Lately however, I have had the taste for good whiskeys.

If you like good whiskey, Kessler's is as "Smooth as Shit" according to their ads, and the ideal whiskey if you are having shots and beers.

Have to check that out.
Thanks.

 

[Synthaholic]

Much better than Russian Vodka...
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Lately however, I have had the taste for good whiskeys.

Actually Grey Goose didn’t make the cut. Neither did Ketel One.

That being said, at the end of our tasting it was Smirnoff at the top of our list, ahead of many other names that are no doubt of higher status in stylish bars and lounges. Some of those names did not even make our Top 10. Grey Goose from France, one of the most popular vodkas, was felt to lack balance and seemed to have more than a touch of sweetness. Ketel One from the Netherlands, another top name, was felt to be routine and sharp, although Mr. Klemm did describe it as "a good mixer."

It’s an excellent article. Check it out.

 

[Tijn Von Ingersleben]

Yes. You should be drinking Aviation American Gin. Neat.

Vodka and gin are not interchangeable. One of them is actually good.

You've never tried Aviation...

No, but I meant gin is the good one. I prefer Boodles:

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Good lord I love me some Gin.

A little cucumber and a splash of tonic...heaven.

 

[Synthaholic]

Although, at the moment I’m drinking a Kirkland Signature Gin from Costco. Mixed with grapefruit juice. i only like it when it’s with a juice, as it tastes too much like Beefeater to me, which I don’t like.

I thought Tanqueray was the gold standard for gin. T&T was my drink of choice back in the day.

For gin, yes I love Tanqueray but even at Costco it’s at least $10 more than their Kirkland brand, which I suspect is made by Beefeater. They get big brands to make their liquor. McCallen makes their Scotch. The old Grey Goose factory makes their vodka.

 

[Synthaholic]

Yes. You should be drinking Aviation American Gin. Neat.

Vodka and gin are not interchangeable. One of them is actually good.

You've never tried Aviation...

No, but I meant gin is the good one. I prefer Boodles:

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I think we're on the verge of hijacking the vodka thread...

Aviation isn't as juniper forward as most gins, it has a distinctive citrus note. Excellent for drinking neat.

Here's a review:



Their "origin story:"




And of course Ryan Reynolds is one of the owners and their spokesman...



His commercials are funny...

Ahh, ok. But I like the juniper. I’ll have to buy a bottle and see.

 

[Tom Paine 1949]

Although, at the moment I’m drinking a Kirkland Signature Gin from Costco. Mixed with grapefruit juice. i only like it when it’s with a juice, as it tastes too much like Beefeater to me, which I don’t like.

A girl after my own heart! I used to be a cheap “rum and coke” guy. Now I’m a cheap Costco vodka and OJ guy. Hell, with enough OJ I barely taste it!

Never exactly was the James Bond type. I used to pour my “medicine“ into a flask or tiny mini-bottle before I went out. I’d polish it off “straight” in the parking lot before I went into the restaurant or bar. Probably why I’m so rich today!