If you’ve never heard or seen of Mr. Boston vodka – I ask that next time you go to a package store to look at the very bottom shelf, and most likely stuffed under the shelf on the floor is Mr. Boston – and it seems for good reason.
I’m fairly certain this directly gave me a headache. As in – I was fine before starting this review, and after I had a headache, and I only used 1/3 of 200mL (Which I have no clue what I’ll do with the rest). As such I worry my opinion score will be a bit biased, but then this won’t be winning many points anywise.
What they Say: “Mr. Boston carries a name known for quality and tradition. Made from the finest ingredients, Mr. Boston Riva Vodka is a premium quality product that is also attractively priced.”
Taste: 3.0 – The taste here is certainly medical-like, no nice cream of hint of other subtle flavors.
Aftertaste: 2.0 – Here it continues that ‘am I drinking disinfect’ vodka taste.
Burn/Smooth: 3.0 – Yes this burns, not the worst – but I now have a little more respect for the bums that drink this straight.
Aroma: 2.5 – I normally need to get in there to give a score on the smell, but jesus this fills the room with that cheap vodka smell, and it’s bad folks.
Honesty: 3.0 – Attractively priced, I feel like Thailand hookers say the same thing. This gets points for sheer audacity.
Mixability: 3.5
Vodka Tonic: 4.0 – Normally this is the part where I say, mhmm tonic water. Mr. Boston has ignored that time.
White Russian: 3.0 – It’s mostly hidden, but (went and made a Russian with good vodka to check) – okay ignore that. I thought it was better, but that’s because I just had it straight and by comparison it was much better, but no as a Russian – still bad.
Value: 3.0 – Yeah despite the 8 price tag, if I wanted a headache and cheap vodka, I’d grab a handle of Three Olives and a hammer.
Google Shop Average: $8
Website: http://www.sazerac.com/
Reviewer Scores:
BuffaloJern: 2.5
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Metric Score: 20/70 |+| Metric Average: 2.86 |+| Reviewer Average: 2.5
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Final Thoughts: While I realize this is made in Kentucky – as someone who lives near Boston and has friends and family there – I am ashamed to be associated with this in any way.
I think mr boston tastes just fine in a screw driver. Im in the working class that does manual labor all day. My body hurts, and im poor. Mr. Boston may not be for the elite fellas. However, for a man who works an honest job. That doesnt have the money for an expensive drink, but can suffer 15 bucks for for 100 hundred proof vodka. After a day working in a 100 degree facility, with a hurting back, and chaffing like a mother f’er. I could give Mr. Boston a hug, cause that fella just got me through another day.
There are so many other good vodka’s below that price point though. Three Olives, New Amsterdam, Wodka. You don’t need to suffer to get working man prices.
This sounds like the soccer mom who wants to drive a truck, but wants it to ride like a 1975 Fleetwood. Man up, or stick with the cooking Sherry.
This is the only vodka I prefer to drink. I think it’s the best of the best been drinking it for many years.
Your a douche bag. A very fine product goes well when mixed . Finishes clean.
The best vodka I’ve ever had probably my favorite of all time no cap
I turned into a warrior ready to attack my boyfriend. I want to like it but I must stay away. Go easy with it!