Vodka is in danger

Evil EU officials want to let alcohols made from fruits to be called Vodka.  Estonia, Sweden, Denmark, Poland and Finland want a rule that vodka is an alcohol made from corn or potatoes. It is belived that Estonia, Sweden, Denmark and Finland gave up their cause in the face of ovewhelming enemies. Only Polish goverment is still ready to defend true vodka against false alcohols made from fruits. Polish Agricultur Ministry said that he will not agree to make vodka from some rubbish ( He was thinking about some strong alcohol made in Southern Europe from rests of grapes ). You can sign here below to protest against this atrocity and thank Polish goverment for its attitude.

I have two things to mention:

As far as I know all those countries in the Axis of Vodka still object to the EU. And Lithuania as well.

I just saw in TV that there will be some sort of compromise. Alcohol made of beet melasa (or whatever it is, iv never heard before about such drink)also will be called vodka.

Edited by Mosquito - 24-Oct-2006 at 18:52

 

Edited by Mosquito - 24-Oct-2006 at 19:12

Originally posted by Cywr Thats bizzare, they were usualy very good at this sort of thing, protecting food labels and such.

When Cyprus entered the EU there were problems with f�ta. According to EU rules only f�ta from Greece can be called f�ta, so Cyprus had to call it's f�ta f�tta.

Also, and this is really true, there are EU rules about the length of cucumbers and the curvedness of bananas. (Though in defence of those rules it should be noted that before the EU determined how curved a fruit ought to be in order to be a banana, many countries had their own, differing rules on that)

When Cyprus entered the EU there were problems with f�ta. According to EU rules only f�ta from Greece can be called f�ta, so Cyprus had to call it's f�ta f�tta.

I think the technicality is 'Greek Feta' or something.
But usualy the EU is good at protecting 'traditiona' or 'local' type stuff, so only ham from parma can be parma ham, only newcastle brown ale can be newcastle brown ale and so on.
I would have assumed the same would have applied to vodka (surely its supposed to be made from Grain?).
But then they don't always get it right.

Originally posted by Anton I have two things to mention: 1. Grappa and Rakia are also good. They are not rubbish as you said. Rather tasty and healthy drink. :) 2. Mix your old shoes with sugar and make vodka from them. That is how we did being students in St.Petersburg  Absolutely wonderfull drink!

Originally posted by Paul If the Scandinavians didn't continue to call that fizzy pop 'beer' you have more sympathy for them.

Originally posted by Paul   The Danes seem to get away with calling their cheese Feta.