A drink commonly associated with Russia, but actually invented in 14th century Poland. Polish peasants created it naming it "wodka" (meaning water, because it was a clear alcohol) as a cure for the Black Plague, however it also become a substitute for the spoiled water supply from disease and death commonplace back during the plague's terror.
It spread throughout Poland, (which then included a large part of Ukraine and Belarus) reaching Russia.
Made from either grain alcohol or potato. Vodka from Finland and Poland is generally stronger than Russian vodka.
It spread throughout Poland, (which then included a large part of Ukraine and Belarus) reaching Russia.
Made from either grain alcohol or potato. Vodka from Finland and Poland is generally stronger than Russian vodka.
There is an old saying that goes:
The Russians drink water with vodka.
The Finns drink vodka with water.
The Poles drink vodka like water.
The Russians drink water with vodka.
The Finns drink vodka with water.
The Poles drink vodka like water.
by Bartender73 April 06, 2013
by Greysantomyisperfect June 27, 2015
by A_oyster21 June 16, 2010
A alcoholic beverage, commonly made from fermented grain or potatoes, approximately 180% proof, enjoyed by teachers everywhere.
by Anonamouse May 08, 2003
Russian: I would like to have a glass of water please!
Bartender: You mean vodka?
Russian: ... That's what I meant. Don't you ever listen?
Bartender: You mean vodka?
Russian: ... That's what I meant. Don't you ever listen?
by James222 January 31, 2015
an acholic liquid that has two strikes against choosing it over the plethora of other, more worthy liquors: an unappealing, shoe-polish-like taste and the fact that it becomes less and less as more and more is ingested, to the point that it garners no reactions at all, and you fucking projectile vomit all over your hosts' curtains, carpet, couch, dog, television, and fiancee. This weakness/numbing is a feature of many of the 'light' liquors. Despite this, it remains a favorite of many female, and especially, underage drinkers
by bobdole September 06, 2003