Joe Riley Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 This may be the most exciting thing to come out of South Carolina since the Charleston dance: Firefly Sweet Tea vodka I haven't had it yet, but it is now available here in D.C. We've had a lot of requests for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertyy Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 This may be the most exciting thing to come out of South Carolina since the Charleston dance:Firefly Sweet Tea vodka I haven't had it yet, but it is now available here in D.C. We've had a lot of requests for it. I had it in Charleston this weekend, and it is gooooood--excellent, pure tea flavor. Our bartender said it was going to be distributed widely soon, but I didn't realize you could get it already. Where can I find it in the city? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Riley Posted October 7, 2008 Author Share Posted October 7, 2008 I had it in Charleston this weekend, and it is gooooood--excellent, pure tea flavor. Our bartender said it was going to be distributed widely soon, but I didn't realize you could get it already. Where can I find it in the city? .....(whistles innocently to self)........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Riley Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share Posted October 10, 2008 By the way, the good folks at breadsoda have hit upon what might just be the perfect application for this spirit. Firefly Sweet Tea vodka + lemonade = *D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S* It's like an Arnold Palmer (1/2 iced tea, 1/2 lemonade) for adults. Since it is only 70-proof to begin with, it REALLY goes down easily, no rough edges whatsoever. A great hot-weather drink, for certain. When the Fever Tree lemonade ever makes it here, I'm dying to try it with the Firefly. That would be terrific, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertyy Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 By the way, the good folks at breadsoda have hit upon what might just be the perfect application for this spirit.Firefly Sweet Tea vodka + lemonade = *D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S* It's like an Arnold Palmer (1/2 iced tea, 1/2 lemonade) for adults. Since it is only 70-proof to begin with, it REALLY goes down easily, no rough edges whatsoever. A great hot-weather drink, for certain. When the Fever Tree lemonade ever makes it here, I'm dying to try it with the Firefly. That would be terrific, I think. You know, I really loved the stuff, but I have to say I've been wondering what could be done with it that would honor the great taste, aside from serving it straight over ice with a lemon. Maybe a touch of soda. But a Hard Palmer sounds perfect. I've got to get me some of this stuff. I may actually even schlep over to your neighborhood, Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMike Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 From what I understand, a particular customer has already (temporarily) wiped out Ace of Firefly - I'd been hoping to get some there earlier today but was foiled. Drats! However, Joe told me that it was available at VA ABC. It wasn't available at the Lee-Harrison Center ABC in Arlington that I went to at first, and where also someone else was looking for the same thing. Had the guy who had been looking for it given me a chance to speak, I would've told him where he probably could've found some - the ABC store up at 4709-B Lee Highway, next to the CVS and the Silver Diner, near Thirsty Bernie's. As ABC stores go, that one has a pretty eclectic collection, and I was right - they did have it there. It's $21.90 before tax, so an even $23 (fnord) with tax. I haven't cracked it yet, but I'm excited as heck to do so! (Man, I gotta lot of drinking materials to try today between that and going to Ace...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMike Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 (samples it) (samples some more) (samples a bit more) This stuff is DANGEROUS. If you've heard the story of Maine and coffee-flavored brandy (and Joe will happily tell you about it and sell you some if you're interested) this reminds me a lot of that - but better. It tastes just like good sweet tea but with a bit of a burn. I mean...damn. I think I know what I'll be sipping while getting the grill going... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Mary Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Wow, tastes just like sweet tea. It is too sweet for me just like the real thing, but the burn helps cut that. The ABC store on S. Glebe with the Giant has cases of it. The shopping center on the left before you get to Mt. Vernon Ave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronsinger Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Wow, tastes just like sweet tea. It is too sweet for me just like the real thing, but the burn helps cut that.The ABC store on S. Glebe with the Giant has cases of it. The shopping center on the left before you get to Mt. Vernon Ave. Just got some from that same store [the closest to my abode]. The stuff is pretty good, I'm kind of surprised at how much it actually tastes like sweet tea. Very good with lime juice, limeade and mint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Riley Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 Perhaps the thread title should now be, "Sweet Tea Vodkas", as we've just acquired another brand: Sweet Carolina Like the Firefly, it too is only 70-proof. I haven't had it yet, but it does have the virtue of being much less expensive than the Firefly. Let the Sweet Tea Vodka battle begin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettashley01 Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Can I just say, I was exposed to the Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka a few nights ago and I was amazed and impressed. Add a slice of lemon and you've got Diet (Alcoholic) Lemon Snapple. Purchased for $25 at 9th and N. Wow. I'm in lurve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Slater Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Perhaps the thread title should now be, "Sweet Tea Vodkas", as we've just acquired another brand:Sweet Carolina Like the Firefly, it too is only 70-proof. I haven't had it yet, but it does have the virtue of being much less expensive than the Firefly. Let the Sweet Tea Vodka battle begin. So, this is the new Bailey's, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan7147 Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 So, this is the new Bailey's, right? Well, no, it is not a Diageo product, a little more H&S here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMike Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Well, no, it is not a Diageo product, a little more H&S here. Heckler & Koch? Oh, that's an "s"... Anyways, I've been thinking of having a bit of a taste test between the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Slater Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Well, no, it is not a Diageo product, a little more H&S here. 70 Proof makes it kiddie vodka. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMike Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I'm taste testing between the two of them right now and, not to give away anything, I will say this: these two products are NOT the same. (If my taste buds let me, I'll handle this, then it's a Laird's tasting...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMike Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 My results are posted: http://scofflawsden.com/blog/2008/11/29/two-taste-tests/ (Short version: You gets what you pays for.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Riley Posted December 4, 2008 Author Share Posted December 4, 2008 By the way, for what it's worth, if you mix sweet tea vodka with THIS, then you have a wonderfully delicious peach tea vodka drink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Riley Posted March 9, 2009 Author Share Posted March 9, 2009 The Sweet Tea vodka wars have heated up. Diageo has gotten involved. Jeremiah Weed Sweet Tea Vodka Same proof as the others. Shelf price probably the same as Firefly. Mix this Jeremiah Weed with lemonade and rather than an alcoholic "Arnold Palmer", you have a "John Daley" Oh, and you can expect Heaven Hill's Burnett's Sweet Tea Vodka to appear on the value-side in D.C. any day now, if it isn't here already. Nice NYT article from last month on Sweet Tea Vodka. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronsinger Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 The Sweet Tea vodka wars have heated up. Diageo has gotten involved.Jeremiah Weed Sweet Tea Vodka Same proof as the others. Shelf price probably the same as Firefly. Mix this Jeremiah Weed with lemonade and rather than an alcoholic "Arnold Palmer", you have a "John Daley" Oh, and you can expect Heaven Hill's Burnett's Sweet Tea Vodka to appear on the value-side in D.C. any day now, if it isn't here already. Nice NYT article from last month on Sweet Tea Vodka. Will have to try the others. Went to college and worked on the newspaper with the NYT writer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Riley Posted March 20, 2009 Author Share Posted March 20, 2009 Somewhere out there, possibly something that could arrive in D.C. given that other products from these folks are available here, is Hound Dog Sweet Tea vodka I can't believe how many of these things are popping up, but I suppose I really shouldn't be so surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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