Vodka
TypeSpirits
OriginRussia/Poland
First Known800s
About Vodka
The name means little water in Slavic. Originally distilled from potatoes, now mostly grain. Russian standards require minimum 40% ABV. The filtration through charcoal creates its neutral profile. Poland makes vodka from rye, Russia from wheat. Smirnoff is the worlds best-selling spirit brand.
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