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Many would argue that one cannot be a true Vodka connoisseur, because vodka has no taste.  While it is true there is no real taste, Vodka definitely has different levels of harshness depending on what it was made from, i.e. grain, potato, etc and how it was distilled and filtered.  Over the 10 years or so I have been drinking my pallet has certainly become more refined.  Recently, I have switched exclusively to premium vodka’s like Grey Goose, Belevedre and Kettle 1.  These are all great spirits and perfect for a normal mixed drink but all three still have a distinctive alochol overtone.  It is not unpleasant, but is it definitely there. 

For Christmas I was lucky enough to recieve my first bottle of Hanger One.  Friends, let me tell you this is quite simply the smoothest vodka I have ever enjoyed.  Mix it with anything citrus and you cannot even tell it is there.  Until you stand up anyway…

Certainly there are more expenisive vodka out there but typically you are paying for a fancy bottle and not a better quality liquor. By comparison Hanger One is about $36 for 750 ML where as Kettle 1 comes in at $22 for the same amount.  So here is what I do…Kettle 1 for a nice weekday cocktail, Hanger One for Saturday nights and Three Olives in the Goose bottle for guests. Check out Hanger One’s excellent website for all the vodka porn you could want.

Link: Hanger One Vodka