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Hi, this is a blog I put together quickly so that my girlfriend and I could post our thoughts on some of the things we drink. Right now, this is heavily centred around alcoholic beverages, but it might some day even encompass other beverages we enjoy, such as tea and coffee. Of course, the opinions expressed here are our own and may very significantly differ from yours (it's all a matter of taste, isn't it?), but, whether you agree or disagree with us, I hope it will be useful in some way, if only to introduce you to drinks or brands you didn't know existed. If you should have any comment on what you read here, please feel free to drop me a note at smassy at sdf dot lonestar dot org.
For context's sake, know that we are currently living in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where we arrived from Montreal in August 2005; hence, when we refer to something as local, it more or less means NS or, at its broadest, the Atlantic provinces. It also means that all prices reported here are in Canadian currency, unless otherwise specified. Price are also non-inclusive of taxes (15% in Canada), once again, unless otherwise specified. But that's boring stuff…
Click on any category or subcategory to read entries more relevant to your interests and tastes. Happy drinking!
Wednesday, December 21 2005
- Price
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approx. $29.50/1.14L
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Societe Des Alcools Du Quebec (Montreal)
This Vodka is my absolute favourite so far, and has been for almost two years now. The reason I have not reviewed it earlier is that it does not seem to be available in Nova Scotia, which is, in my opinion, a very sad thing indeed. Luckily, my mom flew to see me a few weeks ago, and, in answer to my pleas and prayers, brought me two 40 ouncers of this heavenly nectar. "Why is it so good, then?", you ask. Well, it isn't actually because it has a better taste than some other vodkas, but rather a better balance. A very tasty vodka, such as Polar Ice for example, can be all out with pungent flavours and aromas, be silken smooth, but lack the bite that gives spirits, and especially Vodka, one of its charms. On the other hand, some dry vodkas can be all bite and give very little taste. Wyborowa is the perfect compromise: it has the sweetness of a rye Vodka and the amazing texture those can have, but it gives the drinker the little bite, the fire on the tongue, which makes him smile and sigh with satisfaction. This Vodka is like looking at a beautiful, curvy girl, all the while knowing she has plenty of spunk to match her looks. The cap on the new bottle design can also actually double as a shot-glass for those special moments when a bottle of Vodka is all that's left you. I've heard this is the supermarket Vodka in Poland... When can I go?
UPDATE: You might be interested to know that Wyborowa now seems to be available in Nova Scotia: at least it is available at the liquor store on Joseph Howe. CHEERS! (2007-04-04)
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