The bewildering array of contradictions amongst the samplers, however, might also suggest that this test shouldn't be taken as gospel.
While talks between the two sides are ongoing, the BBC has run a fascinating, albeit not wholly scientific, survey of whether consumers could tell which vodka was made from what agricultural produce.
Naturally, the two soft drinks giants must be incredibly grateful to have all these tips after the event.
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Guinness also enjoyed continued popularity in Africa with sales up in Nigeria and Ghana.
Adding yet more AOCs into the mix will only add to that confusion - and drive consumers to the more simplified offerings provided by Australia, the US and the rest of the New World.
And it seems that women have arrived on the wider corporate stage.
The big brewers talk of the potential of the growth of more premium brands in China but, save for in a few major cities, the average beer drinker can only afford cheaper, local brands. The venture seems to be succeeding in pushing Snow as a national brand and is fighting it out with Tsingtao for top spot in China.
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Diageo has proved adept at solving acute problems with brands or markets.
GeoQue is up and running! Multinational brewers have faced difficulties in distributing beer across the country while the very low price of beer makes it a challenge to generate rising profits. The only women above her on the list were the Chinese vice-premier Wu Yi, US secretary of state Condoleezza Rice and at number one, German chancellor Angela Merkel.
It could, of course, also be an indication of what a weird and wonderful spirit vodka is. Initially signing up for Radio Userland was more of an experiment than anything else. The company has worked hard to organise its domestic distribution arrangement along multi-beverage lines, where beer, wine and spirits are handled together.
I find it gives me the chance to write about the things that interest me and hopefully pass on some valuable content in the process.
Later today, we head to Poland.