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POTATOES OR MOLASSES, IT’S STILL VODKA

The European Parliament has struck a compromise deal on the definition of vodka. Although a full report will not be released until March, members voted to make the definition as broad as possible despite some MEP’s (Finland, Poland, ect.) who wanted to limit “vodka” to a spirit made only out of potatoes or grains. Now, producers must include the basic ingredient for the vodka on the label, whether it’s molasses, grain or potatoes. The compromise will allow producers throughout the

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