Bottom Shelf: Fourth of July Edition
It’s our nation’s 250th birthday celebration, and what better way to celebrate our independence from the Brits than with a little booze! Specifically, in this case, Smirnoff Red, White, and Berry. Look, it’s hot out there since we are officially in summertime, and this bottom-shelf beverage checks all the boxes, so let’s get to drinking!
Smirnoff Red, White, and Berry
Vodka and summertime go together like, well, a good running cheap Corvette and a full tank of gas. It’s like they were just meant for each other. As always, I’m joined by my fellow Bleecker Street editors who are always more than willing to help me kick back a few cold drinks in the name of infotrainment, all of you, the SKILLSET viewer.
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The Setup
Now, let’s break down our review into the critical categories that will define the quality—or lack thereof—of this outstanding beverage. We will meticulously assess:
- Smell: What Patriotic awesomeness awaits us? Is it an explosion of epic proportions in our mouth like a dazzling fireworks show? We’ll find out.
- Taste: The moment of truth. Beyond the initial taste, what are we actually tasting? Or is this just a pure sugar-and-alcohol handshake?
- Value or Price of the Booze: Does the price justify the suffering? Does the sheer volume of alcohol make it a great value, or would that money be better spent on a slightly less painful life decision?
- Final Thoughts: The summary judgment. The ultimate “Would you rather” scenario: Would we drink this again, or is this destined for the darkest recesses of the liquor cabinet?
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We hope you have enjoyed this episode of Bottom Shelf, the Smirnoff Red White and Berry edition. If you have any future suggestions for the Athlon Outdoors Editorial staff—from the truly terrible to the surprisingly palatable—be sure to shoot us an email! Now, let the tasting begin!…… But please, for Fred’s sake, no pickles.