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Never had it before but as far as vodkas go, it’s NICE

Beluga is definitely not a bad choice — it has its place.
In the US, Beluga = marketing + the image of “Russian luxury vodka,” with taste and quality a bit above average, though not outstanding.
In Russia, the selection is richer: Beluga isn’t really seen as the “benchmark,” more as an export brand. For the domestic market, there are vodkas that are both cleaner and more interesting.
There are cleaner and more interesting options. For example, Putinka (in its premium versions) —

politics aside, it’s often rated higher than Beluga in terms of organoleptic qualities.