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Vodka

The blank canvas — grain or potato spirit rectified toward odourless neutrality. It carries other flavours rather than arguing with them, which is why the modern canon is full of it.

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Raw materials
Agricultural products, often cereals or potatoes
Production
Distillation and optional treatment to reduce raw-material flavours; not all vodka is flavourless.
Flavour
Usually restrained; raw material and processing can leave subtle character.

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