May 30, 2007

Zodiac Vodka Review

We don't spend much time reading our horoscope anymore. We've found if we want bland, overly generalized advice with little practical use, we'll watch Dr. Phil. One thing that's picked up our interest in all things horoscopical (we know - that's not a word), however, is Zodiac Vodka, a high end potato spirit made right here in the states.

Does Zodiac live up to its astrological trappings? Read on to find out.

Zodiac
Domestic Luxury Potato Vodka
80 Proof (40% ABV)
Typical Price: About $25 for 750ML
Website
Wikipedia

The Look:
Zodiac looks like pretty much any high quality vodka we've seen, but at first glance it's not the liquor that catches your eye. The bottles are tall, frosted things with a sun emblem you can see through the vodka. There are 12 different bottles, one for each zodiac sign, including a horoscope for each on the back.

The Nose:
Zodiac smells sweeter and less sharp than we expected, with a hint of something we couldn't put our finger on - though we would swear it was chocolate.

The Taste:
The sweetness we smelled carries into the taste, with a nice clean oiliness on the tongue. You'll be surprised how smooth it is, and what a pleasant aftertaste it offers. This is a far cry from the grain-based vodkas most of us cut our teeth on, and a nice change.

The Verdict:
Potato vodkas are a rare thing these days, and Zodiac is one of our favorites. It's priced relatively low for such high quality, and we think you'll dig the taste whether you're mixing martinis or Caucasians. After hearing about their little row with Chopin, we'd like to take a swipe at the two bottles side by side to nail down which is the most "luxury" of them all - and maybe we'll do that...if we ever get sick of reading our horoscope, that is.

We recommend you buy a case so you can get your hands on one of each bottle, start with your own sign, and see how far through the Zodiac you can get. Maybe after that, you'll start feeling that deep, spiritual connection you've never had before with astrology. If not, at least you'll be drunk.