Facts about vodka

Slightly Friday topic: Interesting facts about the Russian from beverages.



1. In comparison with other alcoholic drinks vodka drink is the cleanest in the world, because it contains less fusels.


2. Branded bottle of vodka "Moscow special" was patented in 1894.


3 liters of vodka weighs 953 grams.


4. The decision of the State Committee of Defense number 56200 on the famous "front hundred grams" was adopted August 22, 1941.


5. Before use, the vodka must necessarily be cooled to 8-10 degrees Celsius. Cooler Vodka hides taste, so sometimes in the cafe served too cold vodka, if poor quality.


6. The prototype of vodka (Aqua Vita) was introduced in Russia by the Italians in 1429.


7. In the time of Catherine II was considered the most elite vodka drink in the world.


8. Until 1885 vodka was sold only to take away buckets (12, 3 l.)


9. mistaken are those who say that vodka does not deteriorate. Shelf life is 12 months vodka.


10. January 31, 1865 Mendeleev defended his doctoral thesis "On the connection of alcohol with water».