twiley Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 so i asked someone in the biz... Finlandia. Looks like I'll be adding another one to my arsenal of vodkas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
policyvote Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 (edited) GG is very very very smooth; Ketel IMO had a stiffer bite. I would think Finlandia would be a nice "GG substitute", while Smirnoff would be a good "GG alternative" . . . if that makes any sense. Peace policy so i asked someone in the biz... Finlandia. . . . Peace policy Edited May 20, 2008 by policyvote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulzale Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Mixer - Smirnoff red label Martini or straight - Any Stoli Just my 2 cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 so i asked someone in the biz... Finlandia. We use the Finlandia Grapefruit vodka in one of our cocktails (called the Whippet). Das some tasty stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 ac, for kicks you ought to get an assortment of shooters of different vodkas... chill em... then do a vodka tasting We did this when my wife's family was here last summer. We got samplers of every decent vodka they had in the store. We tasted at room temperature. GG Smirnoff Ketel One Belevedere Absolut Skyy Stolichnaya In our group (mostly Appletini and Cosmo or vodka + juice drinkers) the clear winner was Skyy with a surprising showing by Smirnoff and Ketel One. GG was only marginally ahead of Absolut which came in last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seattle LawDawg Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 We did this when my wife's family was here last summer. We got samplers of every decent vodka they had in the store. We tasted at room temperature. GG Smirnoff Ketel One Belevedere Absolut Skyy Stolichnaya In our group (mostly Appletini and Cosmo or vodka + juice drinkers) the clear winner was Skyy with a surprising showing by Smirnoff and Ketel One. GG was only marginally ahead of Absolut which came in last. http://forums.thehuddle.com/index.php?show...38&hl=vodka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonkis Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 My mom tried to put Hunts ketchup in the Heinz bottle when we were kids, it did not go over well. Are you going to put the well vodka in a GG bottle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlanta Cracker Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 So we did a blind taste test tonight and here are the results for 2 different formats #1. Vodka with a dash of olive juice (which is what inspired this discussion to start with) Wife's ranking. 1. Stoli 2. Smirnoff 3. Finlandia 4. Three Olives 5. Grey Goose 6. Skyy Mine 1. Smirnoff 2. Grey Goose 3. Stoli 4. Three Olives 5. Skyy 6. Finlandia #2. Vodka and Tonic - must admit discerning the difference her was very difficult at best but we still ranked em. Wife 1. Skyy 2. Finlandia 3. Smirnoff 4. Three Olives 5. Stoli 6. Grey Goose Me 1. Grey Goose 2. Skyy 3. Three Olives 4. Stoli 5. Smirnoff 6. Finlandia Conclusions: - My wife can't demand I buy her Grey Goose any more but I can demand she buy it for me. - I hated Finlandia - Skyy is good for tonics but not martinis - Smirnoff is probably the best value - We'll probably drink Stoli from now on and not feel too bad about price or classiness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 (edited) There was a dive bar back in college that served only Crystal Palace liquor. A couple of Tom Collins would put you right where you needed to be. Edited May 23, 2008 by budlitebrad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlanta Cracker Posted May 23, 2008 Author Share Posted May 23, 2008 no Ketel One? I was limited by what they had in minis at the liquor store as well as what I had on hand already. That's probably the only other one I wish I'd included. However, our conclusion that Stoli is our combined favorite is cheaper anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
policyvote Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 There was a dive bar back in college that served only Crystal Palace liquor. A couple of Tom Collins would put you right where you needed to be. What gin did you use in your Tom Collinses? And what drinks did you make with the Crystal Palace after you were drunk? Peace policy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlanta Cracker Posted May 23, 2008 Author Share Posted May 23, 2008 I have a bit of a hangover today... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 what does Finlandia sell for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlanta Cracker Posted May 25, 2008 Author Share Posted May 25, 2008 what does Finlandia sell for? I ended up getting minis but I think the full bottles were about the same as Smirnoff. it was dead last for me in both of my tastings though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 What gin did you use in your Tom Collinses? And what drinks did you make with the Crystal Palace after you were drunk? Peace policy Ironically, the Tom Collins was born because of bath tub gin: it tasted horrible, so people mixed it up with a bunch of juice and fruit to get their drink on without gagging. So, in a way, fine gin has no place in a Tom Collins. Tanq is my fav. in the Tom Collins, though. They used to make a Malacca blend that was the bomb-diggity for a sweet Tom Collins, but Tanq don't make it anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundaynfl Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Ironically, the Tom Collins was born because of bath tub gin: it tasted horrible, so people mixed it up with a bunch of juice and fruit to get their drink on without gagging. So, in a way, fine gin has no place in a Tom Collins. Tanq is my fav. in the Tom Collins, though. They used to make a Malacca blend that was the bomb-diggity for a sweet Tom Collins, but Tanq don't make it anymore. Malacca was a mighty fine gin... was it discontinued 8 years ago?? I haven't reid the Rangpur yet, but have heard good things. I usually drink Hendrick's or Sapphire... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tboogs Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 SVEDKA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlanta Cracker Posted July 1, 2008 Author Share Posted July 1, 2008 We've recently been drinking Burnetts. I tell you, it's as good as any of the others and for the price you can't beat it, especially for V&T or other mixed drinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprofessor Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Stoli Vanilla and Diet Coke (or coke) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 We've recently been drinking Burnetts. I tell you, it's as good as any of the others and for the price you can't beat it, especially for V&T or other mixed drinks. I bought a bottle of this since it's only for energy drink mixin...haven't tried it yet but will this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlanta Cracker Posted July 2, 2008 Author Share Posted July 2, 2008 The only time I've ever really hit the red bull and vodka (nice taste btw) was St. Paddy's day a couple of years ago. We'd been drinking beer all day and somehow around 10PM found ourselves tired and disturbingly sober feeling. The Red Bull / Vodka did the trick and helped add to what was one of the worst hangovers I've ever had the next day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 The Red Bull / Vodka did the trick and helped add to what was one of the worst hangovers I've ever had the next day. They usually toss in incredibly cheap vodka but the pick-me up is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Vodkas I Won't Be Buying Anymore by loaf 1. Burnett's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 I have Ketel One, Belvedere, Level One, GG, Vox, Skyy, Chopin, and Pravda stocked in my bar. Of the eight I prefer Chopin and Pravda. are the 2 i have in my bar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Chicken Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Iceberg Vodka Won the 2006-2007 Golden Icon Award for Best Vodka; the Golden Icon Awards are presented annually by Travolta Family Entertainment. In 1998, the Beverage Tasting Institute gave Iceberg a 'superlative' score of 94 out of 100, ranking it second behind the acclaimed Grey Goose in a blind taste test of the world's best vodkas According to the WA St Liquor board site, a .750 bottle is currently $11.73 My Vodka of choice is Belvedere. I use Iceberg for anything I am mixing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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