Not the smoothest I've ever had, but good tasting and inexpensive for a super-premium. A bit of a rubbing alcohol scent, but not unpleasant. Nice warm afterglow.

Nice distallation techniques along with the softness of water used in the process make Cristall very smooth and easy to swallow. No nasty aftertaste but strong enough to be called 40%(80 proof).

One of the best vodkas I have ever tasted. Although I only had two shots of it, the way it went down as I drunk it was smooth, while its taste was subtle but full of that characteristic vodka flavor. As a result, one can tell that the distillation process was very high quality.