Vodka Flashcards
What is the best-selling spirit category in the US?
Vodka
Where does Vodka originates from?
Russia and Poland
Where does the word vodka originates from?
The word vodka is derived from the Russian word for “water”.
What is vodka made with?
Vodka may be distilled from different bases, such as potatoes, rye, grapes, beets, molasses—if a product will ferment, it can potentially become vodka.
In what type of still does the wash for vodka tends to be distilled?
The wash for vodka is usually distilled in a continuous still and filtered with charcoal to make the spirit ultra clean, and therefore very neutral in flavour.
What is a trend/tradition put forth by premium vodka producers in order to achieve a stronger and purer final spirit?
Premium vodka producers trumpet repeated distillations.
Until 2020, how was American vodka required to be?
“Without distinctive character, aroma, taste, or color,”
What are the EU’s 3 mandates when it comes to the flavouring, abv and wash composition of vodka?
- Any spirit labeled vodka must be neutral in flavour
- Vodka must have a minimum ABV of 37.5%
- If the vodka is not made from potatoes or grain, an EU producer must state the products used in fermentation on the label
2 Quality Russian producers of vodka
Stolichnaya and Ikon
2 of Poland’s best-known luxury vodkas
Chopin (a potato vodka) and Belvedere
Where is Grey Goose from and what is unique about it?
French vodka distilled in a pot still—is the best-selling premium vodka in the US.
Where is Tito’s Handmade vodka from and what is unique about it?
Tito’s Handmade vodka is an artisan American spirit made in Texas on a much smaller scale, in a pot still, from 100% corn.
1 popular vodka made in the Netherlands
Ketel One
Where is Smirnoff originally from and who owns it today?
Diageo-owned Smirnoff—vodka of Russian origin that hasn’t been produced in the country for almost a century
