{"product_id":"into-the-vodka-verse","title":"Into The Vodka-Verse","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe palate-expanding journey starts in 5… 4… 3… 2… and 1 Vodka!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSomewhere out there, beyond the cheap grocery store-bought swill, lies an alternative universe of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eexciting and flavourful Vodkas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, called the Vodka-verse. Free from the constraints of the “mere mortal” rules, these Vodkas gravitate towards aromas and flavours so\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e palate-bending\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and so \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eout-of-this-world\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, your perception of this popular, yet criminally underexplored clear Spirit will change forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn Flaviar space, no one can hear you scream “this Vodka doesn’t taste like anything” as our flavour explorers believe one can (and should) always smell and taste the source. Contrary to popular belief, modern Vodka is not made from \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epotatoes \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e(only), but also from other terrestrial ingredients, such as \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewheat, rice, corn, barley, rye or sorghum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Then there are Vodkas propelled by \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eextra flavouring agents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e into a whole new dimension of taste. It’s a vast and interesting space indeed, so let us explore the otherworldly constellation of Spirits at hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bay Seasoned Vodka\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a savoury Vodka infused with local botanicals found in the famous Old Bay seasoning popular along the Chesapeake Bay, US. Celery seed, black and red pepper, nutmeg, cardamom, and sea salt go great with lobster and crab, but will also help your Bloody Mary, Dirty Vodka Martini, or other savoury cocktail go totally supernova.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSeeking an (inter)stellar adventure in your glass? Look no further than \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUkiyjo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. This Japanese rice Vodka delivers a true taste bound for Spirits cadets. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur\/London\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is an eye-catching wheat-based Vodka designed to be shared. Don’t let the tame look fool you—stare into its socially-bonding guise long enough and you and your travel buddies will be pulled in like light into the black hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eOrbiting the core of the delicate, slightly fruit-forward\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Aivy Blue Triple Grain Vodka\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e from Sweden are three familiar grains: barley, wheat, and rye. However, it’s the way these are harmonically combined that makes it an absolute star of a Spirit. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eTry the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKauffman Soft Vodka\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and you’ll feel like flying into an incredibly smooth nebula with a creamy, soft mouth-feel thanks to it being distilled 14 times and double-filtered. This Moscow wheat Vodka is the world's only \"vintage\" Vodka, meaning that grain was grown, harvested, fermented, and distilled in a single year.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003eSmartass Corner:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e1) Vodka can be made\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e anywhere in the world\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. But it’s Eastern Europe that gets the credit for its birth. Just don’t ask Russia, Poland and Ukraine to get to the bottom of it—they’ll all argue that they masterminded the Spirit first.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e2) Vodka can be made pretty much from\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e any ingredient that contains starch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Although potato might be your first go-to, modern Vodka is usually grain-based. But, if you did want to make one using potatoes, a word of caution: to produce a single bottle, you’ll need 12kg (26.5lbs) of potatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e3) Today, Vodka comes in all sorts of\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e crazy flavours:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e bacon, maple syrup, PB\u0026amp;J, dill pickle and even smoked salmon and caviar.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e4) Like Bourbon or Scotch, Vodka can be \"\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecorrected\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\" Distillers can soften some of that harsh mouth feel by finishing the juice with active charcoal and additives like sugar, glycerin or citric acid.  \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e5) Seems that Vodka is a \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elightweight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e—quite literally: it weighs less than water. One litre of water weighs 1,000 grams, while the same amount of Vodka only clocks in at 953 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e6) Step aside, smoothies. Vodka’s muscling in rank as the hottest\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e health juice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e around. According to a study by Professional Heart Daily, Vodka can increase blood flow to the heart and help HDL — that’s the good cholesterol — levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e7) You won’t impress the bartender by ordering Vodka-soda, but it’s a good choice if you want to \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eavoid unnecessary sugar intake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and make sure you stay hydrated when consuming alcohol. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e8) The Swedes first used Vodka to make \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egunpowder and medicine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. But around the 17th century, they began embracing the Spirit as their national drink of choice. Hey, make Martinis, not war!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e9) \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoda, voda, everywhere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. 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