Shakers vodka?

[Zander]

I live in Minnesota, home of Shakers vodka. Each Christmas, I like to give out-of-state relatives something made in Minnesota. This year I'm contemplating buying all the vodka drinkers a bottle of Shakers.

My dilemma is I don't drink vodka, therefore, I have no idea how Shakers rates. Considering I'd rather give them something they'll enjoy, I'd rather switch the gift idea if my gift recipients are just going to stick the bottle in the back of the liquor cabinet.

If Shakers is fine, what version is the best (wheat, rose, or rye).

[JMF]

I haven't tried them but they have gotten a lot of good press in the past.
http://www.shakersvodka.com/main/news_articles.html

But reviews by consumers are all over the place
http://www.russianlife.net/vodka/cust...

[invinotheresverde]

Man, the rose version smells like cheapie Avon cologne. I've never managed to actually get it in my mouth.