Vodka

Question 1

what is the key to vodkas success?

Answer 1

neutrality and flexibility, it is easy used with drinks and other flavours

Question 2

What raw materials are used to make vodka?

Answer 2

usually grains (barley, wheat, rye), but anything agricultural can be used. (potatoes)

Question 3

what still must a distiller use to reach the high strength of vodka?

Answer 3

column still, goes up to 95-96 ABV

Question 4

what kind of spirit is vodka?

Answer 4

neutral spirit

Question 5

how can you improve the texture of the vodka during distillation?

Answer 5

neutral spirit dilutes with water and running the mixture trough a pot still =smoother and silkier texture

Question 6

What 2 things can you do to improve the texture after distillation?

Answer 6

1)pass the spirit trough activated charcoal.
2) additives (tillsatser)

Question 7

what do you add to the final spirit before it goes out on the market?

Answer 7

you dilute it with water
essens
sugar

Question 8

what is a neutral vodka?

Answer 8

lightest possible flavous, for example Smirnoff

Question 9

what is a characterful vodka?

Answer 9

retain more flavor and more mouth filling texture