I used to drink this years ago thinking this was a great Vodka and my how times have changed. I do not expect a lot from vodka and while this is pretty rough to drink neat it does mix well and I can find it everywhere I buy liquor there are a lot of vodkas on the market that taste better and are cheaper. I do think Absolute has very little rubbing alcohol taste when chilled but if it is served at room temperature that taste does come out. As I stated earlier it does mix well and that is nice. I have not had the opportunity to make a Martini yet but I do not expect any major ups or downs with it. I still prefer Stolli and Sobieski over Absolute but I also not drink that much vodka these days. This is a good but not great vodka that is now outclassed by better ones on the market.