As it's Halloween coming up I thought I'd stock up on my Vodka for pre-drinks before going out. So as I always do, I went to browse the vodka section and knew I'd probably buy the same as usual..Hello Smirnoff!! Today though, something caught my eye:
Yes..I had to look rather like an underage drinker and act suspicious in the alcohol aisle to get the above picture. Can you spot what made me look twice? It's the statement of:
English Potato Vodka
Now I was standing feeling rather confused because vodka and potato are not exactly two things which I put together. After looking a bit strange and loitering I took my Smirnoff and headed off. It was still bothering me when I got home as surely such a vodka drinker like myself would know if it were made from potato...wouldn't I? Well I didn't, so here (after feeling like a failure) are some vodka facts I've found to share so you don't feel as bad as I d:
-It is composed mainly of water and ethanol with some impurities and flavorings.
-Vodka is made by distillation of fermented substances such as grains, potatoes, or sometimes fruits.
-EU must have a minimum of 37.5% volume and US must have 40% volume.
- The "vodka belt"
countries of Northern, Central and Eastern Europe are the historic home
of vodka and is the are of highest vodka consumption.
- Before the 1950's, vodka was rarely consumed out of Europe.
- It became more popular after being marketed as 'the drink that leaves you breathless' due to it not leaving an alcohol smell on the drinkers breath.
So there you have it...some vodka facts just for you!! It's not exactly made of potato but potato IS involved in the process and obviously Chase vodka thinks using British potatoes is such a selling point they advertise it on their bottles. When in reality it just made me confused and not want to buy it!
However it does lead me to the thought of...does it count towards my 5 a day?
Is vodka your tipple or do you prefer something a little different?
