Pretty good stuff from New Zealand: http://www.26000vodka.com/
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Raymond E. Feist Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2011 12:26 PM To: feistfans-l Subject: Re: Scotch Question and grumble about Magicians getting a TV show deal On Oct 15, 2011, at 6:35 AM, Jeff C Goodhall wrote: > As a Scotsman who grew up in a small town with its own distillery that goes > back hundereds of years I find this conversation quite amusing. Now living > in Prague i find it strange no one has mentioned Absinthe the ranges, > flavours and history of this drink nearly rivals that of my own nations > choice. > > Vodka I cannot comment on being in eastern europe I am surrounded by some of > the highest standards but also due to dumb tourists some of the lowest ( > Tesco make their own vodka here and even with redbull the taste is quite > overpowering and not in a good way! ) :) As I said, most people drink it mixed, though I do know a couple of lady friends who liked a chilled shot. Vodka is a Polish invention, but the days of the highest standard being in Eastern Europe are long gone. As you mentioned, lots of cheap stuff in Eastern Europe as well. The most popular vodka on the planet is French, Grey Goose, a pretty decent choice, but not stunning. Cavali is perhaps my favorite, but it is very expensive. I've got a big bottle of Gvori in the cabinet, and the claim to be the "original" Polish vodka. I doubt it, but they are one of the oldest still in business, and pretty cheap for the quality. Best, R.E.F. ---- www.crydee.com Never attribute to malice what can satisfactorily be explained away by stupidity.
