The origins of vodka are hotly contested!
Stefan Falimierz asserted in his 1534 works on herbs that vodka could serve "to increase fertility and awaken lust"
Very little information exists on the subject, however, it’s widely accepted that modern vodka as we know it can be traced back to Poland and Russia.
Vodka can be made from any ingredient that has carbohydrates which can be broken down to create sugars.
Home made vodka used to be very popular across the world, one of the most notable periods of ‘home distillation’ took place during the American prohibition era and the production of moonshine.
Common base ingredients include cereal grains, potatoes and fruits, each will give a different end result.
Vodka goes through the processes of filtration and distillation.
Vodka is not always neutral and flavourless! There are several styles of vodka including Eastern Style, Western Style, Flavoured and Aged Vodkas.
Fun Fact: A few of the more unique bases used to make vodka today are grapes and milk!
These different styles come from a range of different base materials, process and slight differing production methods.
