Alcoholic beverages should be treated with caution. When buying vodka, even in a good store, you run the risk of stumbling upon a "palette" and ending up in the hospital. In order not to fall into the trap of scammers, choose your product carefully, and it is better not to save money.
Instructions
Step 1
Even at the stage of choosing vodka in the store, you can sweep aside low-quality products. The appearance of the packaging will tell you where is the real "little white", and where is the fake. Pay attention to the liquid level in the bottle. A container with a screw cap is usually poured up to the middle of the neck, and if a "capless cap" is used - just above the hangers. The label can tell a lot too. If it is glued neatly and evenly, then the bottle has been delivered from the factory. If the glue is missed crooked and unevenly, this indicates that someone glued it by hand. The label should be slightly varnished. On the reverse side you can find either the code or the date of manufacture. The shelf life of real vodka is unlimited. A good product can be stored for many years.
Step 2
If there is an opportunity in the store to pick up the goods, check it for several more indicators. First, inspect the cork - it should be free of defects. Try to scroll it. It is difficult to open the packaging from the factory. Second, pay attention to the liquid in the bottle. Try to shake her. There should be few bubbles. Large bubbles and foam indicate poor quality products. If you see a white coating, do not hesitate - it is alcohol diluted with water.
Step 3
After you have bought vodka, it is worthwhile to play it safe again and check for the smell. A good product will not smell like ether or acetone. You can even do a little experiment. Pour some vodka into a teaspoon, heat it so that the liquid catches fire. Let the alcohol burn out and smell what's left. A sharp and unpleasant smell indicates the content of fusel oils in vodka, and you should not use it. If you put a litmus paper in vodka, it can turn red. This means that sulfuric or acetic acid has been added. These simple rules will help you avoid poisoning, but do not forget that when drinking alcohol, you always need to know when to stop.
