Euro MPs spurn 'pure vodka' bid

Happy Times · 06-19-07, 12:43 PM

The European Parliament has voted down a bid by MEPs from Poland, Finland, the Baltic states, Sweden and Denmark to tighten the legal definition of vodka.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6767193.stm

goes "vodka belt"

The Avon Lady · 06-19-07, 12:45 PM

Loose vodka sinks ships.

Well, I had to think of something appropriate for SubSim.

Happy Times · 06-19-07, 12:53 PM

The leader of the British Conservative MEPs, Timothy Kirkhope, also welcomed the vote, saying "people are free today to drink the vodka they want - the British vodka drinker is saved from protectionists in Poland and Finland".

I bet Timmy hasnt ever even tasted vodka.

Letum · 06-19-07, 12:56 PM

It's a shame.
I import my Vodka from Poland or get it from a few Polish season workers I know.

English Vodka is kack!

XabbaRus · 06-19-07, 02:01 PM

I can't believe this.

Kind of crazy that certain things like Wensleydale and Parma Ham are protected but Vodka isn't.

I remember Asda getting into trouble because they bought their Parma ham in Italky and then had it packed in the UK and they couldn't call it Parma ham or something like that.

joea · 06-19-07, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Happy Times

The leader of the British Conservative MEPs, Timothy Kirkhope, also welcomed the vote, saying "people are free today to drink the vodka they want - the British vodka drinker is saved from protectionists in Poland and Finland".

I bet Timmy hasnt ever even tasted vodka.

Indeed I guess some people like paint thinner, I'll stick with the good stuff from the vodka belt. Well I rarely drink vodka actually.

More of a beer and wine guy.

But if it's hard stuff, it better be good.

AntEater · 06-19-07, 03:12 PM

I suppose that is Smirnoff lobbyism at work...
Real Vodka comes from Russia (or better ex USSR), Poland or Finland anyway.
Everything else is just not the real thing

Letum · 06-19-07, 03:42 PM

We need more EU interference and regulations in the market!

No...really....we do! False vodka stinks!

Tchocky · 06-19-07, 03:45 PM

It only stinks if you choose to buy it, man

(where's STEED)

The Avon Lady · 06-19-07, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tchocky

(where's STEED)

Playing SH4.

Letum · 06-19-07, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tchocky

It only stinks if you choose to buy it, man

(where's STEED)

Ahh, but if it says "Vodka" put doesn't contain Vodka then I am being cheated in to buying it.

Same goes for absinthe, which is usually a mix of alcoholic oils and not absinthe.

If it says "vodka" than it should be vodka and not some hideous mix of oils and alcohol.

Happy Times · 06-19-07, 05:49 PM

I never thought id say this but if Russia was in EU they would have not dared.:rotfl:

3Jane · 06-19-07, 06:07 PM

To hell with Vodka, it's just flavoured petrol. This is the only drink worth buying:

http://www.laphroaig.com/home.asp

Reaves · 06-19-07, 06:50 PM

The only thing you need to drink.

Letum · 06-19-07, 07:12 PM

^ the good stuff

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Happy Times Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 2,950 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	The leader of the British Conservative MEPs, Timothy Kirkhope, also welcomed the vote, saying "people are free today to drink the vodka they want - the British vodka drinker is saved from protectionists in Poland and Finland". I bet Timmy hasnt ever even tasted vodka. __________________

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Letum Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York - UK Posts: 6,079 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	It's a shame. I import my Vodka from Poland or get it from a few Polish season workers I know. English Vodka is kack! __________________

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XabbaRus Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,330 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I can't believe this. Kind of crazy that certain things like Wensleydale and Parma Ham are protected but Vodka isn't. I remember Asda getting into trouble because they bought their Parma ham in Italky and then had it packed in the UK and they couldn't call it Parma ham or something like that. __________________

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AntEater Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 936 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I suppose that is Smirnoff lobbyism at work... Real Vodka comes from Russia (or better ex USSR), Poland or Finland anyway. Everything else is just not the real thing __________________

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Letum Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York - UK Posts: 6,079 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	We need more EU interference and regulations in the market! No...really....we do! False vodka stinks! __________________

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3Jane Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: York. Northern England. Posts: 1,004 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	To hell with Vodka, it's just flavoured petrol. This is the only drink worth buying: http://www.laphroaig.com/home.asp __________________ Fate opposes me in vitality and morality, forced ever onward, burdened, always in shackles. So this very moment, without tarrying, pluck the quivering strings. Because fate punishes the one who plays, all lament with me. (http://hosted.filefront.com/KatherineRowan) Last edited by 3Jane; 06-20-07 at 09:33 PM.

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