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NOVA SCOTIA’S LIQUOR LOG FINDS A NEW FAVOURITE IKON TRUE RUSSIAN VODKA!

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Monday, January 12, 2009

Review: Ikon Vodka

Ikon is a well-established Russian vodka that is finally starting to gain real popularity in North America. First distilled in 1862, Ikon not only survived but thrived after the Revolution and remains strong today. Turns out that this vodka is still craft-distilled in Russia in the same town where the distillery was first founded.

Very clean nose with a hint of fresh pine needles. Silky smooth but bracing, crisp finish with just a touch of pepper. Wow! This is really good stuff. New favourite vodka. It’s as good as Grey Goose but at a wonderfully low price. Love it.

5/5

Ikon Distillery, Urzhum, Russia

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Name: Kate Dalgleish
Location: Canada
Jan
07
France’s Tasted Magazine Winter 2008 Edition Sums Up The World’s Best Vodkas
Andrew Larsson, Best Sommelier of the World blind tasted several high quality vodkas, which included Level 1 Vodka,  Grey Goose, Wybrowa, Finlandia and Naturally Ikon True Russian Vodka
 
” IKON TRUE RUSSIAN VODKA: BRIGHT WITH A LOT OF SPICINESS ON THE NOSE, CARAWAY AND FENNEL, ALMOST AKAVIT-LIKE, SPICY AND WARM PALATE, NICE PEPPERY NOTES ON THE AFTERTASTE”
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No Wonder Ikon True Russian Vodka Has Been Russia’s Smoothest Export Since 1862!
Ikon True Russian Vodka on Ice
Dec
18
Christine Sismondo’s Gift Giving Guide in Gremolata Magazine Warms Up To Corner Creek Bourbon
Corner Creek Reserve Bourbon LCBO
Regarding bourbon, which was never well stocked in my province in the first place, I really don’t know what to tell you. It’s almost disappeared, but for an interesting recent addition: Corner Creek Reserve Bourbon ($46.95) from Bardstown, Kentucky. At 88 proof, it’s incredibly smooth and refined; gets the job done without being harsh. It’s a totally different style than most bourbons (indicated, in part, by it’s straw colour and odd burgundy bottle vessel) and, honestly, wouldn’t get a Pappy Van Winkle drinker to switch teams, but if mom likes a light colour, light body with a spicy, yet smooth flavour, this could be an interesting new treat
 
Check it Out @ These LCBO Stores
 
  City Address and Intersection Telephone Inventory
Date
Quantity
On Hand
1. TORONTO-CENTRAL 10 SCRIVENER SQUARE
YONGE & SUMMERHILL
(416)
922-0403
Dec 17, 2008 55
2. TORONTO-CENTRAL 2 COOPER STREET
QUEENS QUAY & YONGE
(416)
864-6777
Dec 17, 2008 52
3. WOODBRIDGE 7850 WESTON ROAD
HWY 7 & WESTON
(905)
851-2500
Dec 17, 2008 48
4. OTTAWA-CENTRAL 275 RIDEAU STREET
RIDEAU & KING EDWARD
(613)
789-5226
Dec 17, 2008 47
5. TORONTO-NORTH YORK 2901 BAYVIEW AVENUE
BAYVIEW & SHEPPARD (BAYVIEW VILLAGE)
(416)
222-7658
Dec 17, 2008 36
6. TORONTO-NORTH YORK 1838-1844 AVENUE ROAD
AVENUE & LAWRENCE
(416)
785-6389
Dec 17, 2008 36
7. TORONTO-NORTH YORK 2625D WESTON ROAD
HWY 401 & WESTON (CROSSROADS)
(416)
243-3320
Dec 17, 2008 33
8. NEWMARKET 17555 YONGE STREET
YONGE & DAVIS (YONGE-DAVIS CENTRE)
(905)
895-6341
Dec 17, 2008 24
9. WINDSOR 3165 HOWARD AVENUE
HOWARD & E.C. ROW EXPWY (ROUNDHOUSE CTR)
(519)
972-1772
Dec 17, 2008 23
10. MISSISSAUGA 2458 DUNDAS STREET WEST
DUNDAS & WINSTON CHURCHILL (WOODCHESTER)
(905)
822-1776
Dec 17, 2008 23
11. LONDON 71 YORK STREET
YORK & RIDOUT
(519)
432-1831
Dec 16, 2008 12
12. COLLINGWOOD 1 FIRST STREET
FIRST & PINE
(705)
445-3341
Dec 17, 2008 12
13. KINGSTON 34 BARRACK STREET
BARRACK & KING
(613)
549-5092
Dec 17, 2008 12
14. BELLEVILLE 190A BELL BOULEVARD
BELL & NORTH FRONT (NEAR QUINTE MALL)
(613)
962-2132
Dec 17, 2008 12
15. HAMILTON 971 FENNELL AVENUE EAST
UPPER GAGE & FENNELL (FENNELL SQUARE)
(905)
385-5383
Dec 17, 2008 12
16. TORONTO-ETOBICOKE 662 BURNHAMTHORPE ROAD
BURNHAMTHORPE & HWY 427
(416)
621-0954
Dec 17, 2008 12
17. SUDBURY-SOUTH END 2040 ALGONQUIN ROAD
ALGONQUIN AND REGENT (HWY 69)
(705)
522-8000
Dec 17, 2008 12
18. OAKVILLE 251 OAK WALK DR.
DUNDAS & TRAFALGAR (OAK PARK)
(905)
257-6300
Dec 17, 2008 12
19. TORONTO-CENTRAL 2300 YONGE STREET
YONGE & EGLINTON (YONGE EGLINTON CTR)
(416)
487-4858
Dec 17, 2008 12
20. TORONTO-CENTRAL 20 BLOOR STREET EAST
YONGE & BLOOR (HUDSON BAY CENTRE)
(416)
925-1434
Dec 17, 2008 12
21. OTTAWA-MANOTICK 1154 CURRIER STREET
RIDEAU VALLEY DRIVE & COUNTY R
(613)
692-2503
Dec 17, 2008 12
22. THORNHILL-ON 180 PROMENADE CIRCLE
BATHURST AND CENTRE (THE PROMENADE)
(905)
889-7787
Dec 17, 2008 12
23. MAPLE 2943 MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE
MAJOR MACKENZIE & JANE
(905)
832-1367
Dec 17, 2008 12
24. AURORA 15830 BAYVIEW AVE.
BAYVIEW & ST JOHN
(905)
727-7288
Dec 17, 2008 12
25. TORONTO-CENTRAL 1654 QUEEN STREET EAST
QUEEN & COXWELL (THE BEACH)
(416)
691-9758
Dec 17, 2008 11
26. ANCASTER 737 GOLF LINKS ROAD
GOLF LINKS & HWY 403 (MEADOWLANDS)
(905)
304-9608
Dec 17, 2008 11
27. TORONTO-CENTRAL 147 LAIRD AVENUE
LAIRD & EGLINTON (LEASIDE)
(416)
425-6282
Dec 17, 2008 11
28. TORONTO-SCARBOROUGH 4543 KINGSTON ROAD
KINGSTON & MORNINGSIDE
(416)
282-2034
Dec 17, 2008 11
29. TORONTO-SCARBOROUGH 3441 LAWRENCE AVENUE EAST
MARKHAM & LAWRENCE (CEDARBRAE MALL)
(416)
431-0791
Dec 17, 2008 11
30. BRAMPTON 545 STEELES AVE. E.
STEELES & HWY 410 (ORION GATE)
(905)
454-7980
Dec 17, 2008 11
31. WATERLOO 571 KING STREET NORTH
KING NORTH & NORTHFIELD
(519)
884-8511
Dec 17, 2008 11
32. TORONTO-CENTRAL 85 HANNA AVENUE, UNIT 103
KING & DUFFERIN (LIBERTY VILLAGE)
(416)
538-9200
Dec 17, 2008 10
33. PETERBOROUGH 879 LANSDOWNE STREET WEST
LANSDOWNE WEST & PARKWAY
(705)
743-9955
Dec 17, 2008 10
34. HAMILTON 233 DUNDURN STREET SOUTH
DUNDURN & CHARLETON
(905)
529-8761
Dec 17, 2008 10
35. OTTAWA-GLOUCESTER 3-2016 OGILVIE ROAD
BLAIR & OGILVIE (SHOPPERS CITY EAST)
(613)
745-9906
Dec 17, 2008 10
36. MISSISSAUGA 1900 DUNDAS STREET WEST
DUNDAS & ERIN MILLS (SHERWOOD FORREST)
(905)
823-4524
Dec 17, 2008 10
37. LONDON 109 FANSHAWE PARK ROAD
RICHMOND & FANSHAWE PK (MASONVILLE)
(519)
660-1366
Dec 17, 2008 9
38. TORONTO-CENTRAL 11 BROCK AVENUE
QUEEN & DUFFERIN
(416)
532-7283
Dec 17, 2008 8
39. TORONTO-ETOBICOKE 2946 BLOOR STREET WEST
BLOOR & ROYAL YORK (KINGSWAY)
(416)
239-3065
Dec 17, 2008 7
40. TORONTO-CENTRAL 232 DUPONT STREET
DUPONT & SPADINA
(416)
922-7066
Dec 17, 2008 6
41. TORONTO-CENTRAL FIRST CANADIAN PLACE
BAY & KING (FIRST CANADIAN PLACE)
(416)
594-9040
Dec 17, 2008 6
42. TORONTO-CENTRAL 1941 YONGE STREET
YONGE & DAVISVILLE
(416)
483-8622
Dec 17, 2008 4
43. RICHMOND HILL 1520 MAJOR MACKENZIE DR. E.,
MAJOR MACKENZIE & LESLIE
(905)
884-4700
Dec 17, 2008 1

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Dec
15
HAPPY  Holidays!
 rusxmas by you.
 
 ikon True Russian Vodka
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Lyapis Trubetskoy - Ogon'ki (Lights)
Nov
30
 
           Ikon True Russian @ Hospitality 2008 by you.              Ikon True Russian Vodka Model      ikontruerussianvodkastar          
 
 
Ikon True Russian Vodka in association with Network Agencies and Tonik Distributors was showcased at British Columbia ’s Hospitality 2008 tradeshow.  The two day event allowed 100’s of independent retailers, hoteliers, restaurateurs to sample and taste Russia’s Smoothest Export Ikon True Russian Vodka.  Quadruple distilled and filtered since 1862, Ikon True Russian Vodka broke through the ice and was a smash success amongst the trades most select buyers.    
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Try Ikon True Russian Vodka and see why It Is what’s’ Inside That Counts!
 
Nov
18

THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

 
 
 
PREMIUM! IMPORTED! AFFORDABLE!
 
ENJOYED THE WORLD OVER AS A TRUE RUSSIAN VODKA
SMOOTH AND APPROVED BY:
 
WINE ENTHUSIAST MAGAZINE
TASTED MAGAZINE
WINE AND SPIRITS MAGAZINE
PLAYBOY MAGAZINE
DRINK BUYERS OF AMERICA MAGAZINE
LUXIST
 
IKON TRUE RUSSIAN VODKA..  ON THE ROCKS, AS A MARTINI OR WITH YOUR FAVOURITE MIX….
RUSSIA’S SMOOTHEST EXPORT SINCE 1862. ALWAYS PREMIUM, ALWAYS AFFORDABLE!
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Nov
14
Vin Art Wines Brings North And South To Their Spirits Selection

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Halifax’s Vin Art Wines and Spirits has introduced to the East Coast Russia’s Smoothest Export Ikon Vodka & Brazil’s Coolist Export Cuca Fresca Premium Cachaca.  Both are 40 ABV, Both are 750 mls Both are gold medal winners and both are 29.99.  Cuca Fresca Cachaca and Ikon True Russian Vodka are the  start of any great cocktail revolution in your house or a night on the town.
 
Red Ikon
 IkonCrantinia
2 oz Ikon True Russian Vodka
1 oz Cherry Herring Liqueur
1 oz Ginger Ale
Fresh Cherries for Garnish
Chill Glass in Freezer.  Pour Ikon True Russian Vodka and Cherry Liqueur into martini shaker filled with ice and shake until chilled.  Pour into chilled martini glass until 2/3rds full.  Top off with ginger ale.  Drop in your fresh cherry.
 
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Miami Iced Tea (served in a highball glass)
3 oz. Cuca Fresca Premium Cachaça
2 oz. sour mix
2 oz. Coca-cola
1 oz. orange juice
 
Pour all of the ingredients into a tall, ice-filled mixing glass. Cover and shake well. Pour, without straining, into a highball glass. Garnish with a lemon slice and straw.

 
Fantastic Retail Prices, Outstanding Wholesale Prices

IKON TRUE RUSSIAN VODKA THE AFFORDABLE INDULGENCE SINCE, 1862


Vin Art Wines
362 Lacewood Drive, Unit#11
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3S 1M7

Oct
22
Tatlows Broiler Bar Puts  Ikon True Russian Vodka On The Rocks.
(604) 739-8668
Kitsilano
2741 W 4th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6K
 
 
Ikon Brunch Martini
1 oz Ikon Vodka
2 oz Orange Juice
Splash of Grenadine
Take glass shaker fill with ice, and add all the ingredients.  Shake and strain into a martini glass.  Garnish with a cherry.
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Oct
21

Red Square Tapas Lounge Serves Up Russia’s Smoothest Export!

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IKON TRUE RUSSIAN VODKA THE 4X4 OF VODKAS!
 
RED SQUARE IN VANCOUVER IS THE PLACE FOR TRUE VODKAS SOUTH OF MOSCOW.  THIS UPSCALE LOUNGE BOASTS OVER 80 VODKAS AND IKON TRUE RUSSIAN VODKA.  VODKA COCKTAILS MARTINIS, TAPAS, RUSSIAN FOODS AND URBAN CHIC. 
THIS IS A SPOT TO INDULGE IN RUSSIA’S SMOOTHEST EXPORT!
True Russian Vodka by you.
 
 
 Red Square Tapas Lounge
1216 Granville Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 1M4
604-408-6532
Sep
16
Halifax’s Most Eclectic Super Store Vin Art Played Host @ Ashburn Golf and Country Club for their Annual Members Guest Tournament
Vin Art Treated Their Guests and Golfers @ the end of the tournament with complimentary samples of Russia’s Smoothest Export  Ikon True Russian Vodka.  Guests were treated to chilled Ikon poured by Vin Arts top rate spirits experts wearing the coolest in Ikon True Russian Fashion.
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Vin Art Wines And Good Spirits is Currently stocking Ikon True Russian Vodka for Nova Scotia growing legion of Russian Vodka Enthusiast.
4 x Distilled
4 X Filtered
A True Russian Vodka Since 1862
Best Buy Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Featured In Playboy Magazine
Featured on the Food Network’s “The Thirsty Traveler
 
Featured in The World’s Smoothest Martinis.
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Visit Vin Art Wine and Spirits and try for your self Russia’s Smoothest Export
Ikon True Russian Vodka
Vin Art Wines
362 Lacewood Drive, Unit#11
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3S 1M7