Recommend a Russian vodka as a present?

DaDa

I would like to buy someone (a Russian native) a bottle of vodka as a present.
Can anyone recommend what, and where to buy in Dublin?

Thanks.

bigneacy

Smirnoff. Tesco. :cool:


Really tho... go to a large independent off licence. They would be quite knowledgeable about liquor and where each comes from.

BeerNut

DaDa wrote: »

I would like to buy someone (a Russian native) a bottle of vodka as a present.

Anything but Russian, or fake Russian, then. Skyy?

Darkginger

Stolichnaya? If it's good enough for Ab Fab, it's good enough for..well..someone...

lorweld

Darkginger wrote: »

Stolichnaya? If it's good enough for Ab Fab, it's good enough for..well..someone...

Yeah I agree, Its very good Russian vodka you can get a bottle in Dunnes Stores for about €23

the beer revolu

People seem to rate Russian Standard.

BeerNut

the beer revolu wrote: »

People seem to rate Russian Standard.

Picture the look on your face if a Russian, in Russia, presented you with a bottle of Guinness.

the beer revolu

BeerNut wrote: »

Picture the look on your face if a Russian, in Russia, presented you with a bottle of Guinness.

True.
Maybe a bottle of Vodka isn't such a good idea, generally.
(the picture of the patronising face on me is too much)

How about some Irish whiskey or Bailey's type drink.
Or that 'Legal Poteen' might appeal to a vodka drinker.

Saermegil

I agree, get him Poteen (which would be similar enough to vodka) or a nice irish whisky ( I recommend Redbreast)

You can get those as well as a good selection of vodka in the CelticWhisky Shop on Dawson street.

Ciarrai76

you could try Russian Standard Imperia Vodka, its about €39

the beer revolu

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

you could try Russian Standard Imperia Vodka, its about €39

Fantastic idea!!!!!

neris

theres a russian shop off oconnell street in dublin where im sure you can get the good stuff. Dont get the brands that most irish people know.

Molloys Clondalkin

Stlichnia and russian standard are seen by a lot of Russians to be a bland only for export vodka.
My advice would be Altai Siberian Vodka.
that or Belalco

Grey Goose Vodka - it's French but it's a really lovely vodka - much nicer than any mentioned thus far.
Available in Tescos etc.

prices here.....

http://www.compare.ie/search_products.htm?searchText=grey%20goose%20vodka&searchType=

or here's a good vodka review site - guy seems to know his stuff. american based but should be able to get some of the stuff over here....

http://vodkabuzz.com/vodkas/

vibe666

take your pick.

http://www.russianlife.com/vodka/custrevrank.cfm

personally, i love stoli or moskovskaya if i can get either, but i'll drink just about anything at a push.

eternal

Why dont you give them the Absolut limited edition bottle with the leather casing ,I saw it in the duty free .I know its not Russian but looks awesome.

eternal

eternal wrote: »

Why dont you give them the Absolut limited edition bottle with the leather casing ,I saw it in the duty free .I know its not Russian but looks awesome.

but the taste isn't up to much! and what do you need leather casing for when it's empty!

RichieC

Russian Standard is whopper, imo.

whadabouchasir

RichieC wrote: »

Russian Standard is whopper, imo.

I agree:D
It was on offer for €15 in tesco,probably still is.

RichieC

RichieC wrote: »

Russian Standard is whopper, imo.

actually just tried this -very good stuff and a bargain at €15. makes Grey Goose look a bit over-priced.

although OP would agree with the others - why not get a present of something Irish - like whisky - Bushmills is good (yes it's from Nordieland but it's really good!).