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Russia's Rosspirtprom state liquor wholesalers will verify that vodka isn't dodgy home-brew over SMS, reports engadget.com.
Drinkers concerned that they're about to swig antifreeze, cologne or wood alcohol need to text the bottle's serial number and will get a verification if it is real vodka.
Non-genuine vodka is a big-money underground industry in Russia, and is responsible for tens of thousands of deaths every year.
- NZ HERALD STAFF
