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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…

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Sunday, February 12 2006

Luksusowa

Price

$26/750ML

Bought at

Bishops Cellar (Lower Water St., Halifax)

This Vodka is an all-potato Polish Vodka branded as premium, which tells us little, since this seems to have become a buzzword in today's spirits market. The only other potato Vodka I have ever had was Chopin, by Polomos Distillery, and that was some time ago; as this one was supposed to have a very good reputation and was rather more affordable than Chopin was, i had no choice but to give it a try. The smell from the bottle can be a little earthy, but it lessens in intensity once the liquid has been poured out, becoming simply fragrant; one can actually smell the potato, which is a good thing as far as I'm concerned. Once in the mouth, the first striking thing about this Vodka is its amazing texture and consistency--- silken smooth and so thick as to nearly feel creamy. The bite is mild, but present enough not to be entirely forgotten; there is a light sweetness, but it does not pose any problem as the slight bitterness in the aftertaste balances it out nicely. The aftertaste is where one may taste the potatoes, although this taste is not so powerful as to cause any discomfort as drinking goes on. This Vodka is sinfully easy to drink and its consistency and taste are such that it almost feels as though it were a meal in itself; and the nice, square bottle with stark labelling makes it attractive on the aesthetic side as well. In short, the quality and relative affordability of this Vodka make it perfect for an occasional treat. Sadly, we have read recently that this brand was bought up by the same consortium owning such fine brands as Absolut: let us pray that they don't try to improve this product in any way.

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