After I explained my dilemma, he smiled, nodded, and poured five different Polish vodkas into shot glasses for me to taste.

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There are miniature bronze replicas on sale at almost every shop, right next to the inevitable keychains, shot glasses, and wine openers with strategically-placed corkscrews.

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Unlike the blancos mixtos which are usually gulped down in shot glasses or poured into sugary mixed drinks, aged tequilas are also easier on the body.

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