It was 1780 when Theodore Lowitz, the Zars Alchemist, used a Charcoal filtration to produce a liquor that is closer to our Vodka than the spirit was before, which in fact reminded a little of un-aged whiskey. The filtration made Vodka a lot smoother and mild, getting rid of the Fuse-Oils resulting the Liquor becoming clear. This method quickly became the staple for Vodka production.
The Water of Life was Produced in several countries, such as Poland, Russia, Sweden, Finland and even in parts of northern Germany. For many other countries the spirit was a rarity and consumed by nobles.
1933 the middle eastern phenomenon of the Little Water started making its way around the world.