Vodka

Question 1

Origins

Answer 1

From Russian word Voda “little water”

Poland and Russia claim invention

Question 2

Distillates

Answer 2

Winter wheat 
Potatoes
Rye
Corn
Grapes

Question 3

Quality factors

Answer 3

Water quality
Proper raw materials and technology
Distillation method
Filtration

Question 4

Styles

Answer 4

Polish:
Pronounced flavor and aroma
Russian:
A lot of character, mouth cooling, viscous and dense, winter wheat preferred but some rye
Swedish&Scandinavian:
Bready, yeasty, winter wheat, potato vodka
Western Style:
Purity & neutrality, wheat l, rye, and corn most common with some potato. Craft use combination of pot and continuous still