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Posts from the ‘Smirnoff Vodka’ Category

1
Feb

Review: Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka

smirnoff recipe 21 vodka - CopySmirnoff No. 21 vodka is not only the worlds best selling vodka, it is the worlds best selling spirit.  Pyotr Smirnoff first opened his distillery in Moscow in 1864 and after this distillery was nationalized by the Tsar, the family escaped Russia and moved several times finally settling in the Ukraine.  Today Smirnoff is produced in several locations world wide including the US, where it is made with Midwest grown grain and produced in Plainfield Illinois.  The vodka is triple distilled and filtered ten times.   Read more »

25
Jan

Review: Smirnoff Sourced Pineapple Vodka

Smirnoff Sourced Pineapple Vodka was just released along with the previously reviewed Cranberry Apple, and Ruby Red Grapefruit flavors.  Unlike the other Smirnoff flavored vodka’s that are made with their Recipe 21 vodka as a base, the Sourced line is gluten free and most likely made from a corn base.  10% real fruit juice from concentrate, with no high fructose corn syrup is blended with certified colors, before bottling at 60 proof. Read more »

23
Jan

Review: Smirnoff Sourced Ruby Red Grapefruit Vodka

Smirnoff Sourced Ruby Red Grapefruit Vodka was just introduced along with a Pineapple, and Cranberry Apple flavor.  Smirnoff just released a Ruby Red Grapefruit vodka 12 months ago in their Fruit Flavors line.  Their parent Diageo also launched their Shady Fruit Real Ruby Red Grapefruit Vodka last May.  Smirnoff Sourced Ruby Red Grapefruit Vodka is made with 10% real fruit juice from concentrate with no added high fructose corn syrup.  No distillation, filtration, or ingredient information is currently available about the vodka base, except to say it is gluten free.  Certified colors are added before bottling at 60 proof. Read more »

22
Jan

Review: Smirnoff Sourced Cranberry Apple Vodka

Smirnoff Sourced Cranberry Apple Vodka was just released.  It is one of three vodka flavors Diageo has introduced in their Smirnoff Sourced line of flavored vodka.  The other two flavors include Pineapple, and Ruby Red Grapefruit.  Each flavor is made with 10% real fruit juice from concentrate, bottled at 60 proof, with certified colors, and no high fructose corn syrup.  The Cranberry Apple flavor also has Elderberry extract added.  Smirnoff Sourced is gluten free, leading me to believe the vodka base is distilled from corn.  I will update this post when more information is available. Read more »

10
Oct

Review: Smirnoff Peppermint Twist Vodka

Smirnoff Peppermint Twist - CopySmirnoff Peppermint Twist vodka was just introduced and it is available for a limited time only this holiday season.  It is one of nearly 40 vodka flavors made with their Recipe 21 vodka as a base.  Peppermint Twist is made with Midwest grown grain that is triple distilled and filtered 10 times.  Peppermint and other natural flavors are added before bottling at 60 proof. Read more »

25
Aug

Review: Smirnoff Sours Berry Lemon Vodka

Smirnoff Sours Berry Lemon vodka was just introduced.  It is the fourth flavor in their Sours line of vodka.  The other flavors include the previously reviewed Green Apple, Watermelon, and Fruit Punch.  Each of these flavors starts with their Recipe 21 vodka as a base.  Recipe 21 is made with Midwest grown grain, and is triple distilled and filtered ten times.  Natural flavors and certified colors are added before bottling at 60 proof. Read more »

21
Aug

Review: Smirnoff Citrus Vodka

Smirnoff Citrus vodka - CopySmirnoff Citrus Vodka is one of 35 flavored vodkas Smirnoff currently creates with their Recipe 21 vodka as a base.  They start with Midwest grown grain that is triple distilled and filtered 10 times.  Natural flavors are added before bottling at 70 proof. Read more »

26
May

Review: Smirnoff Mango Vodka

Smirnoff mango vodka - CopySmirnoff Mango vodka was introduced with their Peach flavor July 2010.  It is one of 35 flavors they currently create with their Recipe 21 Vodka as a base.  It is made with Midwest grown grain in Plainfield Illinois where it is triple distilled and filtered ten times.  Natural flavors are added before bottling at 70 proof. Read more »

14
Apr

Review: Smirnoff Lime Vodka

Smirnoff lime vodka image - CopySmirnoff Lime vodka is one of 35 flavors they create with their Recipe 21 vodka as a base.  It is made with Midwest grown grain and it is triple distilled and filtered ten times.  Natural flavors including lime are infused before bottling at 70 proof. Read more »

24
Mar

Review: Smirnoff Pomegranate Vodka

Smirnoff Pomegranate vodka - CopySmirnoff Pomegranate vodka was introduced April 2009.  It is one of 35 flavors they create with their Recipe 21 vodka as a base.  It is made with Midwest grown grain and it is triple distilled and filtered ten times.  Natural flavors including pomegranate, citrus, apples, honey and Chinese osmanthus flower are infused before bottling at 70 proof.  Osmanthus flower is a popular ingredient in Chinese tea and wine.  Read more »