On Sat, 21 May 2005 03:51:08 -0500, -- wrote:

> I have to ask the obvious -
> isn't adding orange flavoring to a premium vodka like adding cola to 30
> yr rum?
> If you want a premium vodka because you can taste the difference in the
> flavor of the vodka and appreciate it, why then buy the one with orange
> extract in the bottle?
> It would seem a better approach to buy a good to better vodka and add a
> twist, and save the premuim for neat.
>
> just a thought.....

I bought an orange flavored vodka because I like it.

As I said before, I went in thinking of trying Grey Goose - but the
bottle wasn't the same, so I bought the one in the familiar bottle.
As usual, the employee (a store manager, so I put more trust in what
he said) didn't know is head from a hole in the ground and I am
regretting my purchase.