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'''Vodka''' is a distilled [[spirit]] with a high [[alcohol]] content that can be produced from a number of different vegetables and grains and possesses different characteristics depending on the creator. Most vodka produced these days is made from a [[grain]], though some is still made from [[potato]]es. The exact history of vodka is unknown, though it most likely originated somewhere in the region of [[Poland]] or [[Russia]] between the 13th and 14th centuries. The word is thought to derive from Russian, meaning roughly ''little water''.

'''Vodka''' is a distilled [[spirit]] with a high [[alcohol]] content that can be produced from a number of different vegetables and grains and possesses different characteristics depending on the creator. Most vodka produced these days is made from a [[grain]], though some is still made from [[potato]]es. The exact history of vodka is unknown, though it most likely originated somewhere in the region of [[Poland]] or [[Russia]] between the 13th and 14th centuries. The word is thought to derive from Russian, meaning roughly ''little water''.

The alcohol content of vodka varies widely, as it may be distilled to any level of alcohol. In most cases, vodka which contains 40% alcohol (80 Proof) is the most common, for a number of reasons. Historically, [[Alexander II]] of Russia set certain standards for vodka production in his country, one of which was a required alcohol level of 40%. This level continues to be the most popular, in part because the United States and many European countries set their tax levels of spirits based on the alcohol content, and 40% spirits have a reasonable amount of taxation. Vodka that contains 50% vodka (100 Proof) is also fairly common in the United States and Europe, as is watered down vodka of 20% (40 Proof).

The alcohol content of vodka varies widely, as it may be distilled to any level of alcohol. In most cases, vodka which contains 40% alcohol (80 Proof) is the most common, for a number of reasons. Historically, [[Alexander II]] of Russia set certain standards for vodka production in his country, one of which was a required alcohol level of 40%. This level continues to be the most popular, in part because the United States and many European countries set their tax levels of spirits based on the alcohol content, and 40% spirits have a reasonable amount of taxation. Vodka that contains 50% vodka (100 Proof) is also fairly common in the United States and Europe, as is watered down vodka of 20% (40 Proof).

[[Category:Food & Drink]]

[[Category:Food and Drink]]