When you’re food shopping in Ukraine, one thing that tickles your buying bone is the wide availability of various hard liquors. Whether it’s a massive supermarket in the capital city of Kyiv or a dinky basement establishment with numerous health violations, when it comes to spirits, Ukraine is the place to be. From the so-called “cognac drinks” (brownish mixtures of confusing origins directed at less savory clientele) to uber-whiskeys and wines with five-digit price tags, Ukraine welcomes any alcohol aficionado who is ready to pick up r’yumka* with one hand, zakuska** with the other, and embark on an exciting journey of finding out ‘who respects whom.’ ***
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