To all those Vodka Martini Fans

[Silver]

Speaking of vodka;
Last night I had a shot of Grey Goose Citrone straight up, then a shot of belvedere in orange juice. This morning my head is a bit achy.
Isn't there a new vodka on the market that doesn't have whatever component it is that gives you a headache? I read about it recently but can't remember what it was. Can one of you vodka experts tell me what it is I am looking for?
I think a vodka martini with the bottle of vermouth still unbought at the liquor store is about right, dryness wise.

[LasciviousXXX]

Originally Posted by Silver

Speaking of vodka;
Last night I had a shot of Grey Goose Citrone straight up, then a shot of belvedere in orange juice. This morning my head is a bit achy.
Isn't there a new vodka on the market that doesn't have whatever component it is that gives you a headache? I read about it recently but can't remember what it was. Can one of you vodka experts tell me what it is I am looking for?
I think a vodka martini with the bottle of vermouth still unbought at the liquor store is about right, dryness wise.

What causes hangovers (ie- headaches) is the impurity of the alcohol and or mixers, not necessarily the alcohol itself. So, the more impurities a certain type of alcohol has the more likely you're going to have a headache the next day. Alcohols with a lot of artificial flavoring, sugars, or coloring will have more of a kick to it the next day than one without so many impurities. That's why liquors like Everclear and such have a very low rate of hangovers the next day.

So generally speaking most vodka's should not have that headache affect as they are so pure in content. Unless you're mixing it with fruity sweet mixers you shouldn't have that reaction to vodka. There are always exceptions but that's the general rule.

However, considering what you drank you shouldn't have any of the hangover affects. But what do I know anyway? I'm just a lush with a bank account LOL

[Silver]

So- assuming that is true, perhaps it was the tropicana.
But I Know i saw an article on a vodka that was supposed to be hangover free that was made from some different type of grain. Or maybe brussel sprouts.
If I come across it again, I'll post here.

[LasciviousXXX]

Yeah I'd like to read that. Thanx

Because technically MOST vodka's are supposed to be hangover free because of the lack of impurities in the liquor itself.

Vodka's are made from many different types of ingredients:
Potato's
Rye
Grain
Grapes
Corn
Sugar Cane
Beets
etc

[Silver]

So if money was no object - what vodka would you buy for just sipping it on the rocks?

[LasciviousXXX]

So proceeding with the theme of this thread I'll let you guys in on my new favorite Vodka. I'm telling you man as soon as I tried this I immediately went out and bought a few more bottles. This stuff is good. It instantly beat out my top 3 favorite vodka's and placed itself at the top of the list. Flavor is outstanding.

Its Armadale Vodka. Hadn't hear much about it but it was recommended to me by the bartender and one of the more upscale Martini places here in town. I was throwin' back Pravda Martini's like nobody's business and the bartender says "Hey if you like the taste of those, try this vodka straight up". So he slides me a glass of this stuff and immediately my eyes light up. The flavor was amazing! Sharp and refreshing with absolutely no burn.

I asked for another shot by itself and then proceeded to have a couple more after that. Excellent Vodka with a flavor that blows everything else away. If I were a CEO of a big company, this is the type of drink I would serve at meetings. I finally asked him what it was and he showed me the bottle. Not being familiar with it I went online and did some research for myself.

It seems the vodka is made from wheat and barley. Its triple distilled and apparently comes out of Scotland so PaulMac will love it

Anyway, try some of this stuff its great. Not too expensive but the taste is up there with the Ultimat Vodka brand I've tried before. Beautiful flavor!

XXX

[LasciviousXXX]

Originally Posted by Silver

So if money was no object - what vodka would you buy for just sipping it on the rocks?

I must have been typing when you asked your question

For straight up sipping, I prefer:

Dolgoruki Vodka
Ciroc Vodka
Ultimat Vodka
Armadale Vodka

That's just me

[Silver]

The other day I decided it had been a long time since I had any tequila. Bought some Patron reposado, just a tiny bottle. It was so sweet that it was gaggy to me and within a couple of sips, I had the worst acid reflux.
Back to vodka I go.

[croatan]

Originally Posted by LasciviousXXX

Its Armadale Vodka.

Thanks, Dustin. I'll be looking for that one

[cigartexan]

Originally Posted by Silver

Speaking of vodka;
Last night I had a shot of Grey Goose Citrone straight up, then a shot of belvedere in orange juice. This morning my head is a bit achy.
Isn't there a new vodka on the market that doesn't have whatever component it is that gives you a headache? I read about it recently but can't remember what it was. Can one of you vodka experts tell me what it is I am looking for?
I think a vodka martini with the bottle of vermouth still unbought at the liquor store is about right, dryness wise.

I heard it was Skyy vodka that didn't give hangovers, but I don't know jack about vodka. I do know what Dustin said as far as sugars is true. "More sugar = more hangover" Good luck with your pursuit

[croatanita]

Bumping this thread for a few reasons - #1: It has good information #2: It's almost Happy Hour on a Friday.

Also wanted to do an update regarding a different vodka that Croatan and I tried last month called Three Olives. Wasn't all that impressive. Granted, it wasn't swill by any means, but wasn't all that exciting either - makes a good martini and would probably be palatable when sipped, but is not going to become my new 'go-to' vodka. Just my Carry on.

[rumballs]

Has anyone had any of the following?

"3"
Boru
Brilliant
Charbay
Citadelle
Danzka
Down Under
Debowa
Mezzaluna
Thor's Hammer

Thanks for any opinions

[rumballs]

oh yeah, one more: anyone had Luksosowa?
I read one some other sites how highly ranked it was, etc etc.
Got a bottle and thought it tasted like ass.

[LasciviousXXX]

A little bumpage as I've tried some more excellent Vodka's recently and some lackluster ones as well. Also wanted to add that since this original post I've gotten to hang out with Jack (CigarTexan) and let me tell you this boy knows his alcohol. I bow down in the presence of all the knowledge there.... thanx for letting me try the good wine Jack

Anyway, on to the Vodka. Tried some of the Three Olives stuff.... and it was nothing to write home about, absolutely rubbing alcohol type quality. Sorry Croatan but I wasn't impressed.

Tried the Danzka and it was good shit! Nice mellow flavor but not as clean as some others listed earlier in this thread.

Been drinking a lot of Pravda and Armadale lately and the other night Echo and I went out for drinks at the local Martini Bar but they were out of all the premium Vodka's so I had to settle for Ketel One. Not bad but not my first choice by any means.

So what have you monkeys been drinking?

[croatan]

Originally Posted by LasciviousXXX

Anyway, on to the Vodka. Tried some of the Three Olives stuff.... and it was nothing to write home about, absolutely rubbing alcohol type quality. Sorry Croatan but I wasn't impressed.

I believe it was Croatanita who brought that one up a while back. We tried it and weren't impressed (see her earlier post in the thread). I wound up using the rest of the bottle to make Bloody Marys as it wasn't good for anything else.

Originally Posted by LasciviousXXX

Been drinking a lot of Pravda...

I like that one. And it has a cool bottle.