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isaacberg · Feb 25, 2006, 06:50 AM

Cody Dawg · Feb 25, 2006, 06:58 AM

Are you drinking it?

If so, change your name to vodkaberg, please.

It doesn't mention HOW MUCH it is...so it makes the link and "article" pretty worthless.

But thanks fer teh info.

skalie · Feb 25, 2006, 07:04 AM

Drank Vodka with gold flakes in it once, was being given away by females in gold flaked body paint, couldn't really refuse..

tae667 · Feb 25, 2006, 07:35 AM

I like vodka because it's cheap.

smacintush · Feb 25, 2006, 07:38 AM

Originally Posted by Cody Dawg

It doesn't mention HOW MUCH it is...so it makes the link and "article" pretty worthless.

That's what I thought. How much is this crap?

Cody Dawg · Feb 25, 2006, 07:54 AM

I drink Mike's Light filtered by cubic zirconia instead of diamonds.

MaxPower2k3 · Feb 25, 2006, 08:36 AM

I think I'll stick to Ketel One.

hayesk · Feb 25, 2006, 08:37 AM

Originally Posted by skalie

Drank Vodka with gold flakes in it once, was being given away by females in gold flaked body paint, couldn't really refuse..

I drank something with gold flakes in it, but it wasn't vodka. I remember it being cinnamon flavoured.

Cody Dawg · Feb 25, 2006, 08:58 AM

You probably drank Goldschlager cinnamon schnapps.

skalie · Feb 25, 2006, 09:11 AM

Originally Posted by Cody Dawg

You probably drank Goldschlager cinnamon schnapps.

Could well have been, I think it was going on 20 years back, Propaganda Club, Kings Cross, Sydney.

*does some research*........ indeed, it was launched in 93.

stevesnj · Feb 25, 2006, 09:12 AM

Well this Vodka is filtered through Diamonds which makes no sense to me...but hey this is the worlds most expensive coffee...http://www.animalcoffee.com/ it is passes through the digestive system of an animal...now thats what I call robust!!

macforray · Feb 25, 2006, 09:19 AM

And just what and how do the diamonds filter? Is it mechanical or chemical filtration? Diamonds up to one carat? The larger the filtration media, the less efficient it is at filtering small particles. If filtration is necessary, I would think they would target impurities in the micron size. Sounds hokey to me. I'm an old Stoli fan. Pop a bottle in the freezer and pour shots. Nothing like ice cold Stoli without being diluted by ice.

Cody Dawg · Feb 25, 2006, 09:43 AM

I like Grey Goose vodka. Because they have way cool bottles.

production_coordinator · Feb 25, 2006, 09:44 AM

I think I'll stick to Guinness.

wdlove · Feb 25, 2006, 09:58 AM

Originally Posted by Cody Dawg

I like Grey Goose vodka. Because they have way cool bottles.

Hi Cody,

My wife likes WoodFord Reserve. They have nice looking bottles also.

Cody Dawg · Feb 25, 2006, 10:00 AM

(((CLINK)))

Cheers, WDLove!

wdlove · Feb 25, 2006, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by Cody Dawg

(((CLINK)))

Cheers, WDLove!

Cheers, Cody!

Mine is with my mug of Starbucks coffee.

Fyre4ce · Feb 25, 2006, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by macforray

And just what and how do the diamonds filter? Is it mechanical or chemical filtration? Diamonds up to one carat? The larger the filtration media, the less efficient it is at filtering small particles. If filtration is necessary, I would think they would target impurities in the micron size. Sounds hokey to me. I'm an old Stoli fan. Pop a bottle in the freezer and pour shots. Nothing like ice cold Stoli without being diluted by ice.

Agreed. I was thinking the same thing. I've never heard of a diamond filter before.

L.R> · Feb 25, 2006, 12:32 PM

Since I'm a abartender and hard reading i can explain something about the filtration process to anyone interested on it (email me lucasranzuglia@yahoo.com.ar). Still a pure marketing stuff, but indeed Smirnoff did the same with Smirnoff Penka. And also Stolichnaya has a vodka witha new filtration process that requires below zero temperatures. Lot of bullshits but I can assure that at the end it really affects the final flavour achieved.
it depends in the market it will be launched the flavour profile will be different.
Another expensive stuff is the crystal bottle. Grey Goose is not a good quality vodka as common believe might suggest, its velvet texture is achieved by adding glicerine, an old trick. and the first bottle of vodka with that frorzen effect was launched by CHOPIN, not sure but think it was beggining of 90's

King Bob On The Cob · Feb 25, 2006, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by Cody Dawg

I like Grey Goose vodka. Because they have way cool bottles.

One mighty expensive thing to like just for the cool bottles...

mdc · Feb 25, 2006, 12:58 PM

Maybe they should think about filtering it with moissanite instead.

But yeah, pretty pointless article if it doesn't say how much the bottle costs.

E's Lil Theorem · Feb 25, 2006, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by King Bob On The Cob

One mighty expensive thing to like just for the cool bottles...

Not so expensive if you shop at Costco. Their $50 bottle is about twice the size of the bottle you find at your local chain grocery store priced at about $40.

Anyway, Gray Goose is my favorite vodka, not because of the bottle - though it's quite nifty, don't get me wrong - but, really because of the taste. Besides, good things seem to happen when the Goose if flowing:

(Photo from Dashi's Journal)

Cody Dawg · Feb 25, 2006, 01:41 PM

Another expensive stuff is the crystal bottle. Grey Goose is not a good quality vodka as common believe might suggest, its velvet texture is achieved by adding glicerine, an old trick. and the first bottle of vodka with that frorzen effect was launched by CHOPIN, not sure but think it was beggining of 90's

I'll never buy that now that I know that, but I did remember that we don't buy Grey Goose - it is Chopin that we buy.

wdlove · Feb 25, 2006, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by Cody Dawg

I'll never buy that now that I know that, but I did remember that we don't buy Grey Goose - it is Chopin that we buy.

Just be careful Cody, please.

Demonhood · Feb 25, 2006, 04:10 PM

my current preference:

kupan787 · Feb 25, 2006, 05:57 PM

I am a SKYY drinker myself. The cost to taste ratio is pretty damn good (especially buying at Costco). When mixed with something, you can't even taste the Vodka, and when straight shooting, it goes down smooth. I've had Grey Goose, and am not a big fan (don't like the taste, nor the price). Never tried Ketel One or Belvedere, but have heard they are very good. A little pricier though.

MacMan4000 · Feb 25, 2006, 07:17 PM

Smirnoff 100 proof for me... even tough it almost killed me once. but thats a different story for a different thread

mania · Feb 25, 2006, 08:34 PM

so you all should know that vodka is made by adding water to pure ethal alcohol - which is like 10 cents a gallon or something like that - made from corn mostly but can be made from any sugery starchy thing - used in many household products and ethanol. yes then you filter it to get it more pure - but charcol works great - even a hiking water purifier will do it.

nredman · Feb 25, 2006, 08:37 PM

i saw a Dateline or 60 minutes episode once where they took all these big headed vodka drinkers and had them taste test vodkas and alot of them picked a cheap ass vodka as their favorite

Ω · Feb 25, 2006, 11:09 PM

I spoke to people in the industry about this test, and they said the test was loaded. Grey Goose was the first shot to be taken, which because the palette (sp?) is not 'primed', came off as being the harshest tasting. If the order had been changed I think you will find the results to be different.

KeriVit · Feb 25, 2006, 11:39 PM

Apparently I need to go to Costco. In NH, they only sold liquor at state liquor stores. Do they sell it at Costco in GA? Do they HAVE Costco in GA?

Where have I moved to?!?!? OMG!

KeriVit · Feb 25, 2006, 11:39 PM

OMG! It's 12:30- no alcohol til Monday... What have I done??!?!?!!?

DigitalEl · Feb 26, 2006, 01:38 AM

Originally Posted by Q

I spoke to people in the industry about this test, and they said the test was loaded. Grey Goose was the first shot to be taken, which because the palette (sp?) is not 'primed', came off as being the harshest tasting. If the order had been changed I think you will find the results to be different.

But if experts are fooled b/c their palates aren't "primed," what difference in taste will the average mouth-breather find? Wasn't the point of the 60 Minutes test really to show that there's no discernable difference? I know I don't usually prime my palate during a night of drinking. Am I missing out?

milhous · Feb 26, 2006, 02:06 AM

smirnoff triple distilled is pretty good.

Ω · Feb 26, 2006, 07:23 AM

Originally Posted by DigitalEl

[/b]But if experts are fooled b/c their palates aren't "primed," what difference in taste will the average mouth-breather find? Wasn't the point of the 60 Minutes test really to show that there's no discernable difference? I know I don't usually prime my palate during a night of drinking. Am I missing out?

The point which I was trying to make is that the second drink always tastes better than the first - which is why da tinth drink tastee beeter dan da ninteeh.

ambush · Feb 26, 2006, 07:43 AM

Originally Posted by wdlove

Just be careful Cody, please.

Wake up, the nation FUELS on alcohol, antidepressants and weed.

P.S.: I really don't get people who buy vodka for the ****ing TASTE. Be honest with yourselves, man. Chances are that if you're drinking vodka, you want to be drunk. Accept the bad taste. Deal with it.

OreoCookie · Feb 26, 2006, 07:56 AM

Originally Posted by stevesnj

Well this Vodka is filtered through Diamonds which makes no sense to me...but hey this is the worlds most expensive coffee...http://www.animalcoffee.com/ it is passes through the digestive system of an animal...now thats what I call robust!!

Wow, that's gross!

n:

ambush · Feb 26, 2006, 08:01 AM

Is it as gross as eating animal intestines ? (sausages)

Cody Dawg · Feb 26, 2006, 08:39 AM

Or haggis. Or blood sausage. Or tripe.

(BLEGH.)

Kevin · Feb 26, 2006, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by ambush

Wake up, the nation FUELS on alcohol, antidepressants and weed.

No need to be rude ambush. He was just being nice

P.S.: I really don't get people who buy vodka for the ****ing TASTE. Be honest with yourselves, man. Chances are that if you're drinking vodka, you want to be drunk. Accept the bad taste. Deal with it.

Because you are still young, and your taste buds are still maturing. There are things I though tasted nasty when I was your age, that now, I do not.

Vodka isn't one of them however, gives me heartburn.

ambush · Feb 26, 2006, 12:20 PM

Taste is the LAMEST excuse for ge'ing drunk.

That's just my point. Do what you want with it. That's my vision.

Kevin · Feb 26, 2006, 12:28 PM

Originally Posted by ambush

Taste is the LAMEST excuse for ge'ing drunk.

That's just my point. Do what you want with it. That's my vision.

Ambush, lots of people hate the taste of dark beer, or dry red wine.

I like it. When I drink I drink with a meal. Usually one beer, or one glass of wine.

Not enough to get even buzzed. But I like the taste.

Jagermeister is another. Love the taste. Only take a shot.

I usually never do it though because it works like a liquid enema.

So yes, people drink because they like the taste.

ambush · Feb 26, 2006, 12:55 PM

My point still stands tho.

Taste is the LAMEST excuse for ge'ing drunk.

That's just my point. Do what you want with it. That's my vision.

I mean, I like the taste of beer, but liking it does not imply I need to get drunk on it.

Kevin · Feb 26, 2006, 01:06 PM

Er, then we agree.

Stradlater · Feb 26, 2006, 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by ambush

My point still stands tho.

Who uses taste as an excuse for getting drunk??

pooka · Feb 26, 2006, 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by Stradlater

Who uses taste as an excuse for getting drunk??

I do. There are just some things that you don't want to be sober for.

wdlove · Feb 26, 2006, 03:01 PM

I think that it is best to find something at a reasonable price the you like. Expensive doesn't necessarily mean quality.

cheruman · Feb 26, 2006, 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by production_coordinator

I think I'll stick to Guinness.

ambush · Feb 26, 2006, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by Stradlater

Who uses taste as an excuse for getting drunk??

Stradlater, see the movie "Sideways".

ajprice · Feb 26, 2006, 05:41 PM

It might be expensive, but has it got a scorpion in it?