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Trump Vodka wouldn't seem so unnecessary if Donald hadn't already admitted that he doesn't drink alcohol. The man's name adorns hotels, magazines, men's clothing and a line of water, so it's no big deal if he wants in on the vodka craze, too. But credibility is a wee bit of an issue when your booze is made by the same people who make Willie Nelson's Old Whiskey River Bourbon.
The bottle lives to the name: It's really big and really golden. The TRUMP name is neatly broadcast inside a large "T" -- he's the other Mr. T, of course. Unlike other brands, which are made of rye or potatoes or grapes, this stuff's distilled from wheat. And it requires a proper cork. No screw cap for this guy.
Vodkas are notoriously, and often purposefully, neutral in taste, and Trump vodka capitalizes on its flavorlessness. It has very little citrus and even less sweetness, which can be a great thing if you're planning to mix some fruity cocktails. Swirl it around in a snifter and it looks watery. But offer a chilled shot or three to your pals and they'll never know how unspectacular it really is. And the bottle sure does look great on a liquor shelf.
-- James Oliver Cury
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