Just for a change I thought I would try a bottle of Stolichnaya which is a highly rated grain vodka so I could compare it to my many year standby of this Monopolowa which is a potato vodka. I usually only have vodka in Martinis with Garlic Stuffed Olives but want ted to compare neat chilled to 70 degrees and served in Glencairn glasses so I could nose and taste better than a shot glass. I have to say I'm not sure what the reviewer here was tasting or if she is a "paid reviewer" but I do not find this one BITTER & HARSH or @ a rating of 64. I think the Stoli is a quality Vodka and at twice the price of this one but I actually prefer the flavor and experience better with the MONOPOLOWA. I buy this at Trader Joes here in Socal in the 1000ml bottle for $10.50 vs. the Stoli 750ml for $17 on 12/29/2019 Decide for yourself..............Slainte!