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9 Lesser-Known Vodkas To Convert The Unconverted

Interesting slideshow shared via Huffington Post highlighting some emerging Vodka brands making their mark stateside. Ultimat & Russian Standard definitely made their presence felt @ Art Basel this past weekend. Check out the full list here. -!YG

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Ultimat. Imported from Poland, Ultimat is distilled from a blend of wheat, potato and rye. It’s ridiculously, gloriously smooth. You might even say smooth to a fault — it’s so damn smooth and clean that it almost lacks a distinct personality. It’s delicious going down, but half an hour later, I find myself struggling to remember exactly what it tasted like. Which hasn’t stopped me from repeat tastings to refresh my memory. And I enjoyed each one. Even if my mind’s palate is a little vague about Ultimat, it’s definitely stored in the “damn good” shelf of my memory bank.

Russian Standard. As a fellow boozehound and vodka aficionado said to me upon trying this one, “Now this is vodka!” Distilled in St. Petersburg from winter wheat, Russian Standard is Russia’s best-selling brand, and deservedly so. You’ll taste a hint of the wheat, but what I really like is the mouth feel — it coats your mouth like velvet but goes down clean and smooth without leaving any weird aftertaste, and it doesn’t burn your throat either. I’m not huge on vodka cocktails, but a Moscow Mule with Russian Standard was the best I’ve ever had.