Best stiff drinks for a bear market
These bottles won tasting awards, beating some super-premium rivals that cost at least twice as much.
Bottle: Smirnoff Premium Triple Distilled Vodka
Cost: $15
Honors: This American-made variety of a Russian staple - bottled by beverage giant Diageo - took home Double Gold at the 2009 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
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Last updated April 17 2009: 8:53 AM ET