Back to Vodka, with Firefly and Van Gogh
When I did my story on flavored vodka a few months ago, there were a few that arrived too late to be included. I figured I’d give my readers (and myself) a little vodka break while I anxiously stared at two very different brands with unique offerings – Firefly and Van Gogh . The day finally came when I sat down with the bottles and my daughter/photographer/favorite fellow taster. Sam was more than willing to help me with the Firefly tastings. She has been a fan of the brand since 2008, when Jim Irvin and Scott Newitt decided to combine their love of Sweet Tea and vodka into a spirit like none other. It all started in South Carolina, where it is still made today. I’m not exactly sure why I never did end up in front of a glass (I do like Sweet Tea and, obviously, vodka), but when I was contacted by their PR rep asking if I wanted some samples, I couldn’t say yes fast enough. The Van Gogh story and flavors are very different. The vodka is produced in Holland, fittingly named