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Korona
What’s with all the bling, and how can this vodka be so hot and so sweet at the same time?

Eskadra
Can this vodka live up to its bottle design, and what’s with the fig aroma?

Belly Parus
How on earth does this vodka brand fail on so many levels all at once?

Stolichniy
Should this brand get a new name and a new designer, or should it just improve the taste?

Sostav
Are people supposed to be drinking this vodka brand at four twenty?

Samovar
Can this vodka live up to its name, and what’s with the cookie taste?

Napoléon
Where is this vodka really from, and why does it need so much work?

Zerno
How can fire turn to chocolate turn to metal, and is that something we want in a vodka?

Isfjord
Is a drink made out of arctic water from Greenland as icy as it sounds?

Mansfeld
Is this top shelf vodka worth almost forty euros, or is it just a pretty vase?

40 0,5
Is there a way to understand what the name of this vodka brand actually is?

Sobolinaya
Is this colorful sable going to catch the goose or has it already died?

Our/Berlin
Is it mean to say that this vodka is being weighed down by its price and bottle design?

Navoiyskoe Zoloto
How cheap can a vodka be, and what can we expect from it?

Tanho
What’s up with the strange dry aftertaste that this vodka leaves behind?

Issyk Kul
Is it a good sign when my notes are undecipherable and apparently mention genitals?

Spring Vodka
Is this hipster bunny really just vodka, or is there a hint of baijiu in it?

Amyderya
What’s up with the subtle chocolaty aftertaste in this vodka?

Arassa Maritime
Why is this vodka so much better than its sister label?

Arassa
Why is this vodka allowed to taste like metal, and not in a good way?

Elixir
Why did these people make a good vodka and then ruin it by stealing the design from another brand?

Kyrgyz Standard
How much would a vodka of this quality cost in Europe or America?

Grelochka
Is this one more legitimate than the Russian vodka of the same name?

Stopochkin
Is there sweetness in the fire, or is there fire in the sweetness?

Tajikistan
Why does a vodka with this kind of name come in a bottle like this?

Kabarga
How do manufacturers choose which animal they name their vodka after?

Khaoma Original Tien Shan
Will this become a leader on the Kazakh vodka market?

Kristall White
Who are the “hard men” who are supposed to drink this vodka, and are they idiots?

Qalampir
Why is there no hint of this pepper vodka online, and did it have to be so spicy?

Shanghai White
Why is this vodka called Shanghai White if it’s really from Chengdu, and is it still around?

Chinggis Khan
What is it with vodka made in Mongolia, and why is it always so expensive?

Beluga Noble Winter
Is this vodka any different from the regular Beluga, and whatever happened to perfectionism?

Nordisch Vodka
Has this brand gone bust, and does that mean its original recipe wasn’t good enough?

Beluga Celebration
Is this just the same awesome vodka, only in a better bottle?

Pražská
Will this bar vodka be more interesting than the bottle suggests?

Absolut Elyx
Do vintage copper stills make a difference when it comes to luxury vodka?

Ostoya
Why isn’t this Polish top-shelf vodka brand more successful on foreign markets?

Starogardzka
Who was Otto Winkelhausen, and what would he think of this vodka?

Amundsen Expedition 1911
Why doesn’t this vodka taste any colder, and what’s up with the cap?

Stumbras Pure
How is this vodka so hot at first but so sweet in its aftertaste?

Exclusive Kosher
Is this vodka really from Israel, and is it better because it’s kosher?

Nano Platinum
If the vodka itself is good, then why don’t you put it in a better-looking bottle?

Hanacka
When did this vodka get a complete rebranding makeover, and is it still dangerous to drink?

Rudolf Jelinek Plum
What’s the special aftertaste in this vodka, is it really the plums?

Blend 42
Is this vodka different from other brands because it is blended?

Smirnoff White
Is this just a white edition of the regular Smirnoff? Or is it really that much better?

Chinggis Gold
Will this vodka live up to the hype around Mongolian vodka, and is the brand still in business?

Belenkaya Luxe
Is this one good enough to be the best-selling vodka in Russia from 2014 to 2017?

Atanbay
Is it the taste or the aftertaste that’s more important when we are talking about vodka?

Ular
Is this one of those knockoff vodka brands that Ayu has since discontinued?

Kyrgyz Aragy
Just what can we expect from a top-shelf vodka that costs this little?

Kök Böru
Will the Kyrgyz alphabet save an otherwise mediocre vodka from oblivion?

Kara Jorgo
Does the theme of this vodka revolve around horses or around dances?

Ayu Taiga
If the taste is good but the aftertaste is bad, then what does that say about a vodka?

Zero Black
Why would anyone advertise anything using the words “harmful impurities”?

Vivat
Is this just another knockoff brand produced by Ayu that had to bite the dust?

Ozon
Does oxygen-enriched vodka taste any different, and is this brand still around at all?

Russian Billionaire Elite Club
Is this brand still around, or did it turn out to be a bit overpriced?

Back In USSR
Is this vodka really aimed at people who are nostalgic for the Soviet Union?

Żołądkowa Gorzka
Can this herbal vodka be considered a vodka at all, and should anyone drink it neat?

Xellent
Does the glacial water in this vodka make a difference, and is it worth the money?

Mernaya Honey Pepper
Will this honey pepper infused vodka be as good as Nemiroff Honey Pepper?

Dębowa Polska
What does oak wood taste like, and if we put it in a bottle of vodka, will it be any good?

Legend Of Kremlin
This brand claims to use the oldest vodka recipe in existence, but is it good?

Eristoff
Is it justified to expect a certain smoothness in vodka, or can it be a bit rough and still good?

Rushkinoff
Will the second contender coming in a plastic bottle be any better than the first one?

Rushkinoff Cannabis
This vodka has been infused with cannabis, but does that really mean it tastes like weed?

Belvedere Pomarańcza
Should this orange-flavored vodka be consumed neat, or is it meant for mixed drinks?

Cîroc
Are grapes the future of vodka making, and how much money has P. Diddy been making with this?

Skyy
Did I try the original recipe or the one that got enhanced with Pacific minerals?

Bazic
How did this brand get its name, and was it really trying to make itself sound Slavic?

Shtoffka Red Traditional
Is this brand name really that hilarious, or was I just a bit drunk?

Belvedere Intense
If there is there a way to make 100 proof vodka taste good, can Belvedere find it?

Ogni Kremlya
Is there anything reasonable I can say about this vodka after a long drunken night?

Russian Garant Horseradish
Why did they think it was a good idea infuse vodka with horseradish?

Bree
Does the fact that it was made from grapes change anything at all about this vodka?

Mama
What do mothers have to do with getting drunk, and is it all just part of a clever branding campaign?

Rublëvka Gold
Does the accentuation with honey and oatmeal extract make this an infused vodka or not?

Bavarka
Is this the most expensive vodka I’ve ever tried, and is the price in any way justifiable?

Minskaya
Is this finally the one that is really and unmistakably from Belarus, and why is it so damn good?

Nemiroff Premium
Is this one better than Nemiroff Original, and has it really been replaced by De Luxe?

Kalinovaya
Is this the prettiest bottle design ever, and what does viburnum really taste like?

Callicounis Imperial
Is this 100 proof vodka the worst ever, and why didn’t it even work as an antiseptic?

Nemiroff Honey Pepper
What is it about this infusion that makes an otherwise good vodka taste excellent?

Stoli Elit
Is this one of those luxury editions that are not much better than the originals?

Partisan
Is this the most hipster vodka brand ever, and why are they trying to sell you a bicycle?

Żubrówka Bison Grass
Is this the Holy Grail of bison grass infused vodkas, and has its taste really changed?

Samaani
Why did they rebrand this vodka, and is it still as much fun as it used to be?

Znaps Smooth
If this vodka lives up to its name, then why does it feel like it has been abandoned?

Etalon
What’s the connection between Moscow Distillery Cristall and Belarus, and what happened to this brand?

Camitz Sparkling
Is this the only carbonated vodka ever, and is it worth the money?

Rutte
If this organic, greenish vodka tastes so good, then where did it go?

Finlandia
If the barley is also from Koskenkorva, will the vodka be comparably good?

Three Sixty
What makes this such a perfect club vodka, and has anyone tried their energy drinks?

Alpha Noble
What will a real pro say about this vodka, and is the word “noble” in any way justified?

Jelzin Vanilla
What’s with the Russian names on foreign vodka bottles, and can the vanilla flavor save this one?

Kłosówka
Does putting a wheat ear into a bottle make it an infusion, and is this even a real Polish brand?

Snow Queen
How Kazakh is this supreme vodka really, and why does its aftertaste rock so hard?

Vox
Can anything that bears the same name as the singer of one of the world’s worst bands be any good?

Danzka
This one was recommended by my doctor, but is it more than just a pretty bottle?

Tarpan
Will this eco-friendly vodka stand a chance against 360, and if it doesn’t, is it still worth a try?

Rusitsa Elite
What’s wrong with a cork cap on a vodka bottle and what’s with all the women?

Ketel One
What is it that makes this vodka work so perfectly in mixed drinks?

Koskenkorva
Why do people in Finland refer to this awesome vodka as a brandy?

Starka
Is there anything you can mix this with in order to make it appealing to the tastebuds?
Tried something new the other day: Starka – Polish vodka that has apparently aged 10 years in an oak barrel. Kind of looked like…

Imperial Collection Gold
Why does this bottle look almost exactly the same as Czar’s Gold vodka?

Wyborowa Exquisite
Why are Polish vodka brands generally so good, and why had I never heard of this one before?

Russkaya Ruletka
Is there a reason to try this vodka, and is it even really from Russia?

Baikal
Is this the vodka brand with the best or the worst commercial ever, and what’s with the rebrand?

Grey Goose
Is this stuff worth the money or is it just a status symbol, and what’s with the passive aggression?

Vysota Luxe
Why did they have to call this vodka “deluxe” when it’s really just decent?

360
Does an eco-friendly vodka that’s a bit greenish taste better or worse than a regular premium brand?

Honor
Why should you never take a shower with this stuff, and whatever happened to the brand anyway?

Stoli
Why is this classic Russian vodka actually from Latvia, and is it as good as suggested by Mad Men?

Tito’s Handmade
How did this modest-looking brand turn into such a giant success?

Most Wanted
Why should you put this one into your brown paper bag when you are leaving the liquor store?

Svedka
Is this stuff any good, and does using American wheat make a vodka less Swedish?

Five Lakes
If this is one of the biggest vodka brands in Russia, then why not everywhere else as well?

Crystal Head
Is this premium vodka more than just a pretty bottle, and what does it have to do with Hollywood?

Kedrovitsa
What do cedar nuts really taste like and why did I fail to notice them in this vodka?

Dvojnaya Belaya
If this is so good, then why does it seem like the brand might have been discontinued?

Vikingfjord
Is it bad that this vodka tastes so smooth, and why does it feel like the brand has been abandoned?

Absolut
Has anybody tried all the different infusions from this brand, and are some of them even worth trying?

Ladoga Hlebnaya
Does vodka made from bread taste different, and why did my teacher say this vodka was “light”?

Nemiroff Original
Did I really drink this because of product placement in a Lady Gaga video?

Istanblue
Who in the world would have expected this relatively unknown brand to be so awesome?

Russian Standard
Does a vodka brand have to be old and established in order to be truly great?

Grasovka
Why is a Polish vodka that Polish people don’t drink so popular in Germany, and what’s with the straw in the bottle?

Fürst Uranov
Is it true that this is the worst vodka, and if it’s indeed true, then why is it still around?

Gorbatschow Blue Label
Is this lower-shelf classic good for anything, and where does it have its name from?

Smirnoff Red Label #21
How did this become one of the most popular vodka brands in the world?

Belvedere
Is this just some liquor in a pretty bottle or is it really one of the best vodka brands around?

Green Mark
Is this just another washed up legend, or can it still live up to old expectations?

Russian Standard Platinum
If it uses silver filtration, then why call it Platinum, and is it worth the money?

Kauffman
Is the hefty price tag of this vodka brand really justified, or is it just part of their marketing?

Beluga Noble
What do whales have to do with alcoholic beverages, and why is this stuff so awesome?

Imperia
Is this what happens when you try to come up with something even better than the original?

Parliament
Does filtering with milk make any difference, and what is so awesome about this brand name?

Imperial Collection
Is this truly deluxe or is it just another regular vodka with a big name on the label?

Tigroff Ginseng
Where is the ginseng aroma in this all-black bottle with tiger scratch marks?

Spasskaya Dal’ Original
Should this stuff be cooled, or is it good enough for consumption at room temperature?

Blagoff Green Apple
is there a soft drink that can become this vodka’s best friend? Also: has it died?

Mernaya Tradition
What’s so traditional about this vodka, the silver filtration?

Kalashnikov
Is it cool to drink an assault rifle, and who has this vodka brand been made for?

Georgievskaya Birch
What does a birch tree really taste like, and why do people put it in their drinks?