Ström is a premium

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Awards

Ström Vodka won the Gold Award in the ''Super-Premium potato vodka'' category at the 7th International Wines & Spirits Contest held in

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in 2005.FBSK – Suomen Baarimestarien ja Kannattajien Kerho ry
/ref> Ström Vodka was also awarded the shared title of Best Beverage of Finland in a 2005 annual contest. Its smoothness was lauded by the panel.

References

External links

Shaman Spirits web site
*Atlantico Beverages product pag
http://www.atlantico-beverages.com/strom.php
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