[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

I’m glad they allow establishments to remain in TV even though they don’t meet your standards, CB. This would be a very empty place.

Amen +.

[Bogie Shooter]

Maybe some should consider the old BYOB!

[Rapscallion St Croix]

I hate it when they run out of the little umbrellas to stick in my drink. One would think they would give a discount when that happens, but sadly no.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Rapscallion St Croix

I hate it when they run out of the little umbrellas to stick in my drink. One would think they would give a discount when that happens, but sadly no.

You make me laugh out loud and spit my coffee.

[GoodLife]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

Out of Grey Goose, Chopin & Belvedere--the bar person said their purveyor went out of business-no cash to go to ABC & buy a few bottles?

America's foremost mixologist Dale DeGroff (who tended bar at New York City's famous Rainbow Room)

the U.S. government's definition of vodka, said DeGroff, is: "Tasteless, odorless, colorless … You are buying the bottle. You're buying the sexiness. You're buying the whole package.

Which brings us back to our little experiment. Can people really tell the difference in taste between the expensive and cheaper vodkas? Our blind vodka taste tests were conducted by Eben Klemm, the director of cocktail development for B.R. Guest, a chain of upscale restaurants.

The taste test included five super-premium vodkas (Ketel One, Belvedere, Hangar One, Stoli Elit and Grey Goose) and one economy brand (Smirnoff).
Most of the testers thought they would be able to recognize their favorite brands, which didn't surprise Klemm. "Everyone's a snob about their brands," he said. "I mean, they've built their whole nightlife identity on which brands they are -- whether they're a 'Belvedere man' or a 'Grey Goose woman.'"

read the rest here

Does Premium Vodka's Taste Live Up to Its Price Tag? - ABC News

[GoodLife]

I first clicked on this thread hoping that Nancy's health problems were not too serious, only to find out it was just a temporary vendor supply problem for fancy overpriced bottles hosting a clear odorless and tasteless spirit.

[Gpsma]

Originally Posted by GoodLife

America's foremost mixologist Dale DeGroff (who tended bar at New York City's famous Rainbow Room)

the U.S. government's definition of vodka, said DeGroff, is: "Tasteless, odorless, colorless … You are buying the bottle. You're buying the sexiness. You're buying the whole package.

Which brings us back to our little experiment. Can people really tell the difference in taste between the expensive and cheaper vodkas? Our blind vodka taste tests were conducted by Eben Klemm, the director of cocktail development for B.R. Guest, a chain of upscale restaurants.

The taste test included five super-premium vodkas (Ketel One, Belvedere, Hangar One, Stoli Elit and Grey Goose) and one economy brand (Smirnoff).
Most of the testers thought they would be able to recognize their favorite brands, which didn't surprise Klemm. "Everyone's a snob about their brands," he said. "I mean, they've built their whole nightlife identity on which brands they are -- whether they're a 'Belvedere man' or a 'Grey Goose woman.'"

read the rest here

Does Premium Vodka's Taste Live Up to Its Price Tag? - ABC News

If you drink Vodka straight up you can tell the difference...but I agree you may not be able to discern a particular brand

[Gpsma]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

This provides an excellent opportunity for people to switch to pop.

Its Soda not pop.

But here I thought you werent a tea-totaller. I figured you for a straight up Manhattan kinda girl

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

Its Soda not pop.

But here I thought you werent a tea-totaller. I figured you for a straight up Manhattan kinda girl

It's pop. Little one.

[SFSkol]

Originally Posted by GoodLife

I first clicked on this thread hoping that Nancy's health problems were not too serious, only to find out it was just a temporary vendor supply problem for fancy overpriced bottles hosting a clear odorless and tasteless spirit.

Yes, another sensationalistic misleading thread subject. This board abounds with them. Especially those cantankerous multi K posters who often title their verbiage with inflammatory titles like; Beware, Fraud, Warning, Not Good, Bad, etcetera, etcetera, etcetera...

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

Out of Grey Goose, Chopin & Belvedere--the bar person said their purveyor went out of business-no cash to go to ABC & buy a few bottles?

Not sure about the law in Florida, but I owned a bar business in Massachusetts and it was illegal for me to go an by alcohol at a liquor store for resale in my bar. All alcohol had to be purchased through the distributor.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

If you drink Vodka straight up you can tell the difference...but I agree you may not be able to discern a particular brand

I disagree. Vodka is all pretty much the same. The differences in other spirits have to do more with aging and filtration. Since Vodka is not aged in any kind of environment, there is not much that can be done to change it's flavor.

If you drink several types, straight up, one after the other, you might be able to discern a very slight difference but once you mix it with anything no one can tell the difference. High-end Vodka is a scam.

[TheWarriors]

Sobieski Vodka, very smooth and easy on your wallet. I actually feel most higher end vodkas like Kettle One have an after burn. Always great to find a great product at a great price.

[spring_chicken]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

Not sure about the law in Florida, but I owned a bar business in Massachusetts and it was illegal for me to go an by alcohol at a liquor store for resale in my bar. All alcohol had to be purchased through the distributor.

It is the same here. Unfortunately, some people think they are so high and mighty that the bar should break the law for them.

[SFSkol]

Sorry Dr., You can taste definitely the difference.

Vodka may be distilled from any starch or sugar rich plant matter; such as sorghum, corn, rye, wheat, potatoes, molasses, soybeans, grapes, rice, or sugar beets. (to name just a few.)

So yes. It depends on the base it is made from and the number of filtrations it goes through. Oh. and of course the fancy bottle.