I remember what kind of vodka they drank in the dashing 90s, what it was like and how much it cost

I was a student in the 90s. What it is, I think it is not necessary to explain. We often got together with classmates and had parties. The reason could be any event.

The most respectful thing is, of course, passing the exam on strength of materials. They drank mostly vodka – there was a lot of health, there was little money. You don’t get much for a scholarship.

At that time, there was not just a lot of alcohol on the shelves of shops and kiosks, but a lot. It was easy to get lost in the names of vodka alone. But if you strain your memory, you can remember the five most popular names.

It is impossible to remember the prices in numbers. Due to inflation, the price tags changed every month, so I will indicate the cost in the form of “expensive” or “cheap” categories.

So, let’s go.

Vodka Rasputin, 1 l

The same vodka where the holographic Rasputin on the label winks at you with a dull eye. All TV channels were full of her advertisements. For the post-Soviet consumer, such vodka was exotic due to the name and design.

Bought it quite willingly. Rasputin was brought from Germany, but local craftsmen quickly learned how to bottle it in garages.

The vodka was a bit harsh, but drinkable in principle.

For the price – a little higher than the average vodka price. Something about fifteen thousand rubles per liter. A loaf of bread then cost six hundred rubles.

Vodka Davidoff, Demidoff, Morozoff, Petroff, Romanoff, Smirnoff and so on alphabetically

This product was bottled by domestic underground producers. It was poured from one barrel into different-sized glass containers, on which different labels were glued. The main thing is that the name ends with -off.

The abomination was rare. If it accidentally spilled past the glass onto the floor, the floor paint changed color.

Drinking this vodka could be equated with playing Russian roulette with health. When used, the main thing was to immediately drink it down and only then, grimacing, have a snack.

The price could be different (depending on the arrogance of the seller and the size of the bottle), but quite lifting. It ranged from five to fifteen thousand rubles per bottle.

PS Authentic Smirnoff vodka (USA) was originally of high quality and not cheap, but it was quickly supplanted by a surrogate bottled under this brand.

Vodka “Russian”, 0,5l

Classics of the genre. Perfectly acceptable alcohol.

Vodka was sold in nondescript bottles (popularly known as “cheburashka”). Bottled at local distilleries. Due to its discreet appearance and simple name, it was practically not faked.

In other words, it was out of fashion. However, connoisseurs who knew that the form does not always correspond to the content willingly bought it.

Taste – standard, vodka.

The price is about six thousand rubles (low, democratic).

Vodka Stopka, 1l

They brought her from Israel. It was sold mainly in lemon flavor, but there were also melon flavors. It had both 30 and 40 degrees of fortress.

It drank easily and left a magical citrus aftertaste, so it was preferred by the weaker sex. I can’t say anything bad about her. Pleasant alcohol, though strong, although the one with 30 degrees, I would not call vodka.

A little pricey for the price. Twenty-five thousand rubles per liter of lemon.

Vodka Absolut, 1l, 0,7l, 0,5l

Absolutely high quality Swedish vodka. Because of the high cost, it was mainly drunk by “white” people – businessmen and bandits. It cost about fifteen dollars per liter. Now it can also be found on sale for a similar price.

Somehow I was treated to “Absolute”. The impressions were the most positive. Drinks easily and naturally. The taste is very mild and the aftertaste is pleasant.

The price is bad. Because it’s high. Fifty thousand rubles a liter bottle.

Since then, a lot of water and vodka has flowed, a lot has been drunk. Now I don’t like vodka. Maybe it’s age. With age, tastes change, but tastes do not argue. As the classic said: “To some, bitter horseradish is raspberry, to someone, blahmange is wormwood.”

How have your tastes for vodka and other similar drinks changed? Share, if not difficult.