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The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
vodka , traditional spirituous drink of Russia, the Baltic states, and Poland; it is now consumed internationally. The best vodka is distilled from rye and barley malt, but the cheaper corn and potatoes are commonly employed. The high alcoholic strength of over 90% is generally diluted before marketing. A characteristic of vodka is that it has little or no distinctive odor or taste. Author not available, VODKA. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2007 ... Read more
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How Products Are Made Vodka Vodka is an alcoholic beverage distilled at a high proof from a fermented vegetable ... contains 50% alcohol, 90 proof contains 45%, and so on. Because distilled vodka can have a proof as high as 145, all taste and odor has been eliminated, making ... Read more
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Britannica Concise Encyclopedia ... grain mash (generally rye or wheat ). Potato vodka originated in Russia in the 14th century. Today most vodka is distilled from cereal grains. It is highly ... 40–43% by volume (80–86 proof). Vodka is not aged. It is traditionally consumed ... Read more
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