Vodka Review: Vikingfjord by Robert
- Rating
- out of 5 shots
- Bang For The Buck
- 2 out of 5 shots
- User Rating
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3.5000 out of 5 shots
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- Average Price
- $10.99 per 750 mL / See By State / You add a price you've seen if you join VodkaBuzz.
- Percent Alcohol
- 40
- Distilled From
- Potatoes
- Times Distilled
- 5
- Charcoal Filtered
- Yes
- Produced By
- Arcus AS
- Imported By
- Capstone International
- Website
- Vikingfjord
- Cap Type
- Metal Screw On
Identifying Features
The bottle has some interesting angles that cut from bottom front to top back. Vikingfjord is written vertically up the front of the bottle.
Written on the Bottle
Vikingfjord vodka comes from Norway, where quality and excellence are a way of life. Following a time honoured, authentic vodka recipe, this carefully six column distilled vodka is made from potatoes. Every drop is then expertly blended with 100% smooth, crystal clear water from the pristine Jostedal glacier of Arctic Norway.
Review
I've seen Vikingfjord for a long time but I never bothered to pick it up. I decided to give the vodka a taste. This is the first vodka from Norway I've tried. It is a potato vodka, though, which I've traditionally enjoyed.
The Shot
Vikinfjord is bitter up front and stays bitter on the pallet even after the swallow. It burns a bit on the way down. While I could get by without a chaser, it's really nice to have one.
The Mixed Drink
I mixed Vikingfjord with Strawberry Breeze, a Welch's flavor. There are some moderate bitter flavors from the vodka that come through the sweet mixer. After swallowing the drink, the bitters stick around on my pallet. It's not a good sign when I want a chaser for my cocktail. This is a typical response for a vodka in this price range, however. It may pass in a club situation, but it isn't great for casual drinking.
Opinions
Vikingfjord is a decent entry in the lower midrange. For the price, however, there are better vodkas for the price like Sobieski.
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Comments On Vikingfjord
Christopher Earl Allen said on Jan 17, 2010 at 3:03 pm...
Great Vodka for mixing! Even at fridge temp absolutely no detectable flavor and very little bite.
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Chuck Glisson said on Jul 27, 2010 at 1:49 am...
I had to comment on the comment that "Sobieski" is a better Vodka than "Viking Fjord". I like Viking Fjord because unlike MOST vodka [including more expensive Yuppie Vodka, I find Viking Fjord to be very smooth. When I read the comment that "Sobieski" was a better Vodka in the price range, I had to go try it. Well Sobieski tastes JUST as brutal as the Yuppie brands, but it IS cheaper than the yuppie brands, but the reason I always enjoyed Viking Fjord was because it was cheaper AND SMOOTHER.
If you HAVE to have a HARSH vodka, then by ALL MEANS buy "Sobieski".
I'll stick with the smooth tingle Viking Fjord, and save my money, AND my throat!
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Robert said on Jul 27, 2010 at 9:00 pm...
@Chuck How do you drink your vodka?
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Chuck Glisson said on Jul 28, 2010 at 2:58 am...
My favorite way to drink vodka is room temperature, about two shots in a regular 8-12 oz glass, and I like to sip it. A beer chaser is also nice [ I like whiskey the same way].
The ONLY other way for me is mixed with orange juice [as in screwdriver]
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cacheoverflow said on Sep 23, 2010 at 11:55 pm...
this is not a crap vodka like Pinnacle, etc. but quite forgettable, there are better choices even at this price range
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TC said on Nov 23, 2010 at 9:34 pm...
I don't know how this is rated so low. At less than $20 a handle everywhere I've shopped, this is by far the best vodka for the mid price range. Better than Smirnoff, Svedka, Select, Imperia, and Glacier. Goes down smooth if chilled and perfectly fine mixed.
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mbb said on Mar 23, 2011 at 8:03 pm...
I have to disagree with this rating...I've tried a lot of vodkas, from the bottom to the top shelf. Cheap Popov or Gran Legacy in college to Grey Goose...and Viking Fjord is smooth without a bite or bitter taste...Maybe I've numbed my tastebuds from years of vodka drinking, but I've switched to VF from my usual Smirnoff/Stoli...This is a good vodka
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mbb said on Mar 23, 2011 at 8:05 pm...
Yes, you are right...very good vodka for the price...very smooth, better than Stoli or Smirnoff for sure...Maybe these reviewers are getting paid...
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Robert said on Mar 24, 2011 at 7:29 am...
If you mean VodkaBuzz, we aren't getting paid.
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David Jonas said on Apr 02, 2011 at 10:44 pm...
i recently purchased a bottle of VF since my standard mixed vodka Smirnoff comes in a plastic bottle now (at least, in the 1.75l variety). I was pleasantly surprised at this particular brand; little to no bite when sipped straight at room temperature and almost had a thick, creamy feel on the palate. I like it.
Now, I'm not going to say I'm a huge connoisseur of vodkas; my experience is somewhat limited but I do know what I like, and I like this one. I'm going to go on record and say that I respectfully disagree with this review.
Certainly not the finest vodka in the world, but definitely a fine choice at this price range.
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Sara said on Dec 09, 2011 at 8:07 pm...
@mbb: Nobody gets paid to do this. I just tried Vikingfjord. When I opened the bottle, I had to grit my teeth and move on, because it smelled so medicinal. It burns a bit, but it's fine for mixing. It is absolutely not a sipper, even ice cold. It's $15/750ml here in NYC, so it makes sense to switch to it from Smirnoff, which is just bad candy (not necessarily from Stolichnaya, though, unless you're just looking to mix), but IMO it doesn't make sense to switch to it from Sobieski, which costs the same and is easier on me, anyway.
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Kent said on Dec 21, 2011 at 11:17 am...
The black version (Viking Fjord) is one of the best in the marked, i bought a bottle of this on a trip to Norway. 5 stars
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rbdeli said on Dec 23, 2011 at 9:14 am...
Good, not great. I know that Vikingfjord is relatively affordable, but there are better ones for less money. As a martini drinker, Vikingfjord doesn't go down as smooth as I'd like. It's probably no better than the Ruskova that I pay $14-$15 for a 1.75 liter bottle.
Try it: http://productreviewratings.com/2011/01/ruskova-vodka-russian-vodka-review/
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