White Nights

September, 1995

Vodka and Tequila are stepping up in the world. The newest ones--described by the liquor industry as ''superpremiums''--should be savored rather than knocked back. This trend to smoother and subtler spirits began a few years ago as drinkers discovered the complex pleasures of single-malt scotches and single-barrel bourbons. Stolichnaya has entered the premium vodka market with Stolichnaya Cristall, which is named for the crystalline purity of the spirit, achieved through a double-distillation pr...