575975 Sat Nov 29 08:35:00 -0800 2008 2 36 Spirits 0 4208025 Hangar One Vodka: smooth, supple on the palate, no alcohol burn; very fine indeed. Hangar One "Budda's Hand" Vodka: infused with this citrus, native to South Asia, it's more complex than simply "lemon," and absolutely excellent. Hangar One "Kaffir Lime" Vodka: using both the fresh limes and the leaves (often associated with Thai cuisine), this one is -- uh -- not my favorite. A little harsh on the palate, and it reminds me of the English Leather Lime Men's Cologne I used to use in high school in the late 1960s -- cool and groovy, it ain't! That said, Lynn liked it. Hangar One "Mandarin Blossom" Vodka: Remains my favorite -- they use both ripe Mandarine tangerines and fresh blossoms to create a stunningly aromatic and flavorful vodka that is as smooth as velvet! Hangar One "Spiced Pear" Seasonal Vodka: A wonderful infusion of ripe pear and a subtle hint of cloves make this limited offering a "must buy." Sat Nov 29 08:35:00 -0800 2008 28122 zin1953 1 4208180 Looks like you're on a St. George tear. Sat Nov 29 10:09:43 -0800 2008 4208025 10132 sku 1 4210730 thanks for the notes. I did note in my Buddha's Hand that it almost tasted as if the peels were left in almost too long and started developing a hint of that "earthiness". Has anyone else gotten that> Sun Nov 30 19:35:00 -0800 2008 4208025 124704 Icantread