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Vodka (Origins and Description)
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Clear, neutral spirit that was most likely first distilled in Eastern Europe as early as the 14th Century.
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Vodka (Distillation)
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Most commonly distilled using wheat, or rye mash as a base; however, items such as potatoes, corn, and even grapes have been used in the process.
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Vodka (Popularity)
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Although vodka has been distilled for hundreds of years, it did not enjoy widespread success in the US until the mid 1950s; and in 1975 it overtook Bourbon as America's top-selling liquor.
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Vodka (Well)
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Smirnoff
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Vodka (Premiums)
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Absolut, Absolut Citron, Absolut Peppar, Absolut Vanil, Belvedere, Chopin, Dripping Springs, Grey Goose, Grey Goose L'Citron, Grey Goose L'Orange, Ketel One, Stoli, Tito's Handmade Vodka
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Smirnoff (Well)
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British brand of vodka, originated in Russia in the 1860s. Distributed in 130 countries and includes flavored vodka and malt beverages.
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Absolut Vodka (Premium)
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Swedish brand of vodka introduced in 1879. It is the third largest brand of alcohol spirits in the world after bicardi and smirnoff. Made from wheat.
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Absolut Citron
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Lemon flavored launched in 1988
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Absolut Mandarin
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Orange and mandarin flavored launched in 1999
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Absolut Peppar
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Roasted jalapenos, green tomato, and dried herbs flavored launched in 1986. First of flavored Absolut vodkas.
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Belvedere (Premium)
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Polish brand of vodka introduced in 1996. Distilled from rye. It is distilled longer than other vodkas which is said to make it smoother in taste.
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Chopin (Premium)
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Polish brand of vodka introduced in 1997. It is the first luxury potato vodka in the world. It is a single-ingrediant vodka distilled 4 times from organic potatoes.
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Grey Goose (Premium)
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French brand of vodka introduced in 1997. Distilled in Cognac, France from French wheat.
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Grey Goose L'Citron
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Lemon flavored
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Grey Goose L'Orange
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Orange flavored
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Absolut Vanil
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Vanilla flavored vodka launched in 2003.
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Stoli (Premium)
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Russian brand of vodka introduced in 1901. Produced from wheat and rye grains.
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Ketel One (Premium)
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Dutch brand of vodka introduced in 1992. Distilled from 100% wheat.
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Tito's Handmade Vodka (Premium)
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Texas' first vodka! Produced in Austin Texas in 1997. Distilled 6 times from yellow corn which imparts a slightly sweet aftertaste.
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Dripping Springs (Premium)
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Produced from sweet midwestern corn in Dripping Springs, Texas.
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