Absolutely NOT.

Seen this advertisement? I hope there are enough folks in Mexico that can afford this vodka. Because I, for one, will never drink it again.

But, you are the RUMbear...so what's up with the vodka? Well, I am a bear of discriminating tastes. One of those tastes is for rum. Okay, it's a BIG taste. However, rum all the time makes the Rumbear a one dimensional bear, not to mention a little wobbly. Thus, a taste has been acquired over the years for that bastion of cocktails, the Martini. Vodka Martini, to be precise. Although the occasional Martini made from the essence of gin berry is not out of the question. Tanqueray, since you asked.

But I digress. Being a worldly bear of such discriminating tastes one must be cognizant of the "at large" views. Particularly when some two bit booze manufacturer stomps across your country like it was the heart of a jilted lover. To this end, several years ago Grey Goose was cast aside, ne bid adieu, based upon it's origins of the cheese eating, surrender monkey kind. Now, vaya con dios to Absolute.

Here's a link to an article on the ad. Be sure and read the follow up comments by Fabricio. I like Fabricio. I would buy him a drink.

Truth be told the order has generally been "Ketal One straight up with a twist". Many thanks to the Nolet family in Holland. Keep up the good work.

Waiter!