Product Reviews
Ice Magazine
September 2002
Booze Olympics
'Laydeez and Gentlemen...The excitement has reached fever pitch as you join us ringside at the start of the most righteous ruckus... It is with great pleasure that Ice welcomes you to the First Booze Olympics...
20 diverse drinks from contrasting countries battle it out and only one will walk away with the heroic heavyweight booze belt. Our seven testy testers slugged each competitor in straight shots-cause they're hard.
A bit of a hush please, and let the battle begin....
The winners.
Gold Medal
Republic of Austria
Hapsburg Absinthe Extra Special. 89.9% Vol. £49.00 50cl.
Silver Medal
Republic of Ireland
Knockeen Hills Irish Poteen. Gold Extra-Strength 90% Vol. £27.99 50cl. - " Despite being viciously strong, its smooth. vanilla taste got a thumbs up from the tasters.
Tasters Reaction: Most of the panel is pleasantly surprised by how smooth it is, although there's gasps of 'you could die from that'.
Bronze Medal
Czech Republic
Logan Hemp Vodka 40% Vol. £19.99 50cl
Other entrants: Initial Distributors
Austria
Stroh 80% Vol.
Bermuda
Goslings Black Seal 40% Vol.
Bulgaria
Balkan 176 Vodka 88% Vol.
France
Marc de Bourgogne 40% Vol.
Germany
Asbach Uralkt 38% Vol.
Japan
Choya Sake 13.5% Vol.
Italy
Grappa Piave 40% Vol.
Mexico
Villa Lobos 45% Vol.
Poland
Polish Pure Spirit 79.9% Vol.
Russia
Rocket Fuel Vodka 47.5% Vol.
St. Lucia
Mezan Rum 75.5% Vol.
Scotland
The Famous Grouse Vintage Malt Whisky 40% Vol.
Southern Mexico
Mezcal Lajita 40% Vol.
Turkey
Yeni Raki 45% Vol.
U.S.A.
Maker's Mark Kentucky Bourbon 45% Vol.
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