As I am a big sucker for buying running gear (although always on sale)...I'm also a big sucker for buying heavily advertised alcohol at a liquor store. I usually don't get bamboozled...so when I entered Wine Market in Federal Hill http://www.the-wine-market.com/ I stumbled upon Boyd & Blair Vodka...my sister was coming over and only drinks Ketel One and the desire to go to another store was at 0%. So I picked up a bottle.
I will never buy a used car probably because I can be sold on just about anything (although I'm generally skeptical of most things..I realize that makes zero sense). There was a little tag that said "Top Vodka in the World" and I found my way to the register and that is how I now own this vodka. In the words of Tom Haverford, "TREAT YOURSELF!" so I did. I should also note my sister didn't drink any of this...so I knew I would single handedly be drinking all of this at some point. http://www.boydandblair.com/
Anyways, I made a dirty martini last night and it was just what I expected and more. The vodka actually smelled good (I also have no idea what that means, but pick up a bottle and smell it....it smells good). Anyways, after I finish that off I can definitely see this being my go to vodka and I believe it's a little bit cheaper then Ketel One. The one thing this vodka did not do was make it any easier to get up at 5am to run 9 miles before work...perhaps they will work an one of those "infused" types of vodka. Either way good stuff. While other runnners may do reviews on clothing, watches, and etc...I guess you get it all here:)
If you ever see Hammer & Sickle, give it a try. I haven't seen it in PA yet, not sure about MD. It's the only vodka I've ever enjoyed drinking by itself over ice.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure how much it is by the bottle...probably more than I'm willing to pay, though...I tried it at Red Square, an overpriced (but very good) Soviet-themed restaurant in Atlantic City.
Thanks Brian. Will do. I think this cost about $28 or so a bottle...tack on the 9% tax on alcohol here. Have not heard from you in awhile, how's the training going?
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