Russian Standard Vodka 70 cl

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Only the highest quality wheat, rye, and water are used for this Vodka made with traditional Russian distilling techniques. Stoli Elit is made using a traditional “freeze filtration” method inspired by the Russian practice of leaving casks out in freezing conditions to age and mature during distillation. As you may have guessed by now, the reasons for this are to do with Russia invading Ukraine and boycotts of products made in Russia. Supporting those brands, the theory goes, supports the Russian war effort through fundraising. Why you can get Smirnoff in supermarkets but not Russian Standard vodka

Some ultra-premium vodkas have a lovely subtle taste and hints of bold flavor, while others are made smooth without any fire or afterburn. Beluga Russian Vodka is one of the only vodkas that can lay claim to doing both, which runs counter to the claim you should “only drink cheap plain vodka because it’s a neutral spirit and the good liquor is no different.” Of all the vodkas reviewed for this article, Smirnoff has, by far, the most impressive history. Originally founded in the 1860s, it once controlled two-thirds of Russia's vodka market. When the Tsar nationalized the industry in 1904, the Smirnovs sold their factory; later, after the revolution, they left the country, setting up shop in Europe and, eventually, in the US. Though it may have an impressive history, Smirnoff has slowly debased its brand. Point-in-case: Smirnoff Ice. In a 2006 overview of Russian premium vodkas for Vanity Fair, the "Imperia" product stood alone with a top A+ grade. [6] Production [ edit ]

If you want your vodka to make a statement, it's hard to beat Putinka. Named after Vladimir Putin, it is one of Russia's most popular brands. In the rest of the world, on the other hand, it's a lesser-known, low-priced tipple that has the distinction of being one of the few – possibly only – widely-available liquors to be named after a land-grabbing dictator (Medvedeff, named after Putin's successor, Dmitri Medvedev, didn't make much of a splash outside of Russia. Or, really, in it). Brett Forrest (12 December 2006), "The Great Vodka Taste Test", Vanity Fair, archived from the original on 28 November 2010 , retrieved 25 December 2010 The spirits are blended with water from Lake Ladoga. The proximity of Lake Ladoga was one of the main reasons for the company's decision to establish its distillery in Saint Petersburg. The lake's underground sources provide one of the softest waters naturally available. [8]

The notion of a "Russian standard" for vodka is a little silly. After all, we're talking about a country where going on a five-day, alcohol-driven bender is somewhat socially acceptable. During Gorbachev's famous vodka ban, the "standard" drinking options included moonshine, window cleaner, cologne, insecticide, wallpaper paste, and pretty much anything else that contained alcohol or could fermented to produce it. These days you can get a wide variety of different vodkas to cater to your palate and even dietary requirements. With the rise of food intolerances and health trends, gluten-free vodkas are now available quite widely, so if you have any special requirements, keep your eyes peeled for these options.At the other end of the scale you can find things like vodkas made from milk (!) so there really is something for everyone. For while the best gin may be more on trend and the best tequila may be more glitzy, vodka is the world's favourite spirit with good reason.

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So if you're not going to base your Russian vodka choice on flavor, what should be the most important consideration? The label, of course! In most cases, your fellow vodka drinkers will make up their minds about the liquor in question before you break the tax stamp. So, given that this is one case where the book will most definitely be judged by the cover, here are a few key brands – and the message that they will send your guests and your hosts when you bring them to the table. Two years after a successful Russian market launch, international expansion was started. This was accompanied by the launch of Russian Standard Platinum product in 2001 and the luxury brand Imperia in 2004. [1] The original product was re-christened Original. Vodka made in Russia is also perceived as a quality seal. Though, in the US, the import of Vodka brands from Russia is declining. In 2021, Russian brands only accounted for 1.3% of Vodka imports to the United States. [ 2] And you can bet that this number will be even lower in 2023. Vodka Brands that sound Russian but are not

Russian Standard (Russian: Ру́сский Станда́рт, tr. Rússkу Standárt, IPA: [ˈrusːkʲɪj stɐnˈdart]) is a major Russian company producing the vodka brand of the same name. The brand was founded by Roustam Tariko in 1998.It was only effective between the 1920s and 1950s but is still very well-known in Russian society. Green Mark Vodka utilized it for marketing purposes. And indeed, their product is of exceptional quality. It's crisp and super smooth with a slightly sweet taste. Why is Russian Vodka so good? Recently named the world’s best vodka by the Beverage Testing Institute (BTI), Stolichnaya’s Elit Vodka is an ultra-lavish vodka that screams luxury; from the elegant bottle design to the velvety mouthfeel and touch of sweetness on the palate. Roust is the world’s 2nd largest vodka producer and owns a portfolio of multi-award-winning brands, which are testament to Roust’s commitment to producing superior quality liquids.