Prince Igor Vodka

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WHAT: Prince Igor Vodka Rating: NNN

WHERE: Grimsby, Ontario

WHY: If, for the purposes of mixing, one believes all vodkas are created more or less equal, then to which brand should you pledge your precious consumer troth? Consider Igor. They obviously haven’t squandered money on sophisticated branding, it’s made right next door, it’s independently owned, it tastes like vodka and it’s cheap. This last feature allows you to generously fortify such brunchy faves as the Caesar, the Bloody Mary and that drink with the coolest name, the screwdriver.

PRICE: 750 ml/$23.40

AVAILABILITY: At most liquor stores (product #8219)