Originally posted by: bob4432
they did the first set of test with the vodka at room temp
Originally posted by: Safeway
That is unbelievable. Too bad all vodka sucks anyway.
In our test of bottled waters, Kmart's American Fare ? the cheapest brand ? won. Big-seller Aquafina came in second.
Iceland Spring tied the ordinary tap water for third place. Fifth place went to Poland Spring, and in last place, by far, with almost half the testers saying it tasted bad, was the most expensive water ? the fancy French stuff, Evian.
"It tasted like toilet water," one man said.
Evian had no comment about that review.
Bottom line, if you buy bottled water because you think it's healthier than tap, test after test shows no evidence of that. And if you buy fancy brands because you think they taste better, you're probably just buying the hype.
Originally posted by: Aves
A month or so back 20/20 did blind taste tests with bottled water and the cheaper brands were ranked higher as well. Even NYC tap water ranked decently.
In our test of bottled waters, Kmart's American Fare ? the cheapest brand ? won. Big-seller Aquafina came in second.
Iceland Spring tied the ordinary tap water for third place. Fifth place went to Poland Spring, and in last place, by far, with almost half the testers saying it tasted bad, was the most expensive water ? the fancy French stuff, Evian.
"It tasted like toilet water," one man said.
Evian had no comment about that review.
Bottom line, if you buy bottled water because you think it's healthier than tap, test after test shows no evidence of that. And if you buy fancy brands because you think they taste better, you're probably just buying the hype.
They all claimed to avid premium vodka drinkers, that's why they were chosen. Poseurs, yeah they were, but so are 99% of people who drink premium vodka. That was the whole point of the show!!!:disgust: Are you a vodka drinker? If so, what's your brand of choice?Originally posted by: brigden
I saw the piece as well.
All of the drinkers were poseurs. They drank Gray Goose and other premium vodkas for the brand value alone.
They're probably not acclamated to good vodka. Like beer, vodka is an aquired taste. To someone who drinks nothing but domestic kiddie swill, a premium imported lager usually tastes "skunky," or has a "nasty aftertaste."
The reporter touted the savings in buying cheap booze, but he didn't explain that cheap booze (and cheap mixers) leads to a worse hangover.
While I'll agree with second & third statements, unless you've done a similar blind taste test, then you're just talking out of your arse on the first statement.Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
I can tell the difference between Grey Goose and lesser vodkas. I can tell if the bartender cleaned the shaker well before he makes my martini. I can also tell if he puts too much vermouth in my drink.
Asking a bunch of nimrods who don't drink vodka which vodka is better is like asking a baboon IMO.
Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
I can tell the difference between Grey Goose and lesser vodkas. I can tell if the bartender cleaned the shaker well before he makes my martini. I can also tell if he puts too much vermouth in my drink.
Asking a bunch of nimrods who don't drink vodka which vodka is better is like asking a baboon IMO.
:roll:Originally posted by: abc
Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
I can tell the difference between Grey Goose and lesser vodkas. I can tell if the bartender cleaned the shaker well before he makes my martini. I can also tell if he puts too much vermouth in my drink.
Asking a bunch of nimrods who don't drink vodka which vodka is better is like asking a baboon IMO.
slick... how many years of liver damage b4 you became a zen master... real question.
Originally posted by: Muadib
While I'll agree with second & third statements, unless you've done a similar blind taste test, then you're just talking out of your arse on the first statement.Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
I can tell the difference between Grey Goose and lesser vodkas. I can tell if the bartender cleaned the shaker well before he makes my martini. I can also tell if he puts too much vermouth in my drink.
Asking a bunch of nimrods who don't drink vodka which vodka is better is like asking a baboon IMO.
And they weren't nimrods, they claimed to be avid premium vodka drinkers!!!
Originally posted by: Muadib
They all claimed to avid premium vodka drinkers, that's why they were chosen. Poseurs, yeah they were, but so are 99% of people who drink premium vodka. That was the whole point of the show!!!:disgust: Are you a vodka drinker? If so, what's your brand of choice?Originally posted by: brigden
I saw the piece as well.
All of the drinkers were poseurs. They drank Gray Goose and other premium vodkas for the brand value alone.
They're probably not acclamated to good vodka. Like beer, vodka is an aquired taste. To someone who drinks nothing but domestic kiddie swill, a premium imported lager usually tastes "skunky," or has a "nasty aftertaste."
The reporter touted the savings in buying cheap booze, but he didn't explain that cheap booze (and cheap mixers) leads to a worse hangover.
Originally posted by: venk
Originally posted by: Safeway
That is unbelievable. Too bad all vodka sucks anyway.
Motion to PermaBan!
Vodka > Water. The world would be a much better place if our bodies and our oceans were full of vodka instead of water.
Originally posted by: ShotgunSteven
In his book, The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need, Andrew Tobias says that you can save money buy buying cheap vodka and dumping it into an empty bottle of the more pricey stuff. Says people can't tell the difference, unlike other cheap and expensive alcoholic beverages.
Originally posted by: jewno
Originally posted by: Safeway
That is unbelievable. Too bad all vodka sucks anyway.
nah, straight vodka sucks but flavored vodka rocks.
Originally posted by: m2kewl
anyone watching?? they did a segment on vodka and how everyone thought Grey Goose was the bomb.
blind taste test and turns out Grey Goose was the $hittest vodka out of the group. beaten by a $12 bottle of Smirkoff. lol.
Grey Goose teh suck for $30/bottle.
Originally posted by: brigden
The reporter touted the savings in buying cheap booze, but he didn't explain that cheap booze (and cheap mixers) leads to a worse hangover.