Vodka Review: Belvedere
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Identifying Features
Frosted bottle with window framed by trees, revealing an image of a palace printed on the back of the bottle.
On The Bottle
Warsaw, Poland. Poland's expert distillers are recognized for crafting the world's finest vodka. Belvedere, meaning "beautiful to see," is the name of the historic Presidential Palace in Poland, and is a fitting title for perhaps the worlds most delicious vodka. Handcrafted from 100% Polish rye and distilled four times, following traditions handed down for over 500 years.
Review
I've been leery of Belvedere because I linked it to Grey Goose. I decided to give it a go.
The Shot
I was really surprised at Belvedere. I was expecting more from a top shelf vodka. It's a little bitter. It stays a little bitter, then remains bitter after the swallow. It only burns a little, but I expect completely smooth from a vodka that claims to be of this quality (by price, that is).
The Mixed Drink
Belvedere is a great mixer. It mixes perfectly with Passion Fruit juice. I can't taste the vodka at all. Belvedere, it seems, is made for mixing.
Opinions
Erin said it was a good mixer but, "it just tastes like a mixed drink." I guess she meant it wasn't exceptional.
I like Belvedere as a mixer, but it isn't very impressive as a shooter. For the price, it's really overrated. There are better vodkas for the same price, and similar quality for less.
Publish Dates
- Published on Aug 09, 2008
- Updated on Aug 09, 2008
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