The main difference between premium vodka and ordinary vodka is the almost complete lack of taste. The only exceptions are special, brand-specific notes.
The drink is made from alcohols of exceptional quality and subjected to multi-stage purification.
In elite vodka there are no foreign impurities and a sharp alcohol taste. It is easy to drink, soft, and the original design and spectacular packaging make the premium drink a truly luxurious gift for connoisseurs of exclusivity.
The most famous brands of elite vodka
Kauffman
The prestigious Russian brand was founded in the 2000s and has become a symbol of luxury life. Today, vodka from the Kauffman Private Collection, produced by WH Import Company, is one of the most expensive in the world.
In Russia, the main production is concentrated at the Kristall plant. The uniqueness of the drink is in a special approach to the manufacturing process: the product is bottled once a year, like an elite cognac, and the date is indicated on the label. The high class of vodka is also confirmed by the design of the packaging.
The number of bottles in each batch is limited. More accessible premium collection “Kauffman Selected”: it is released year-round. The cost of such a drink starts from $ 50 for 0,7 liters.
Finland
One of the most recognizable vodkas, which is present in the trade network in almost any country. You can recognize Finnish products by an unusual bottle in the form of “melting ice”.
The founder of the brand is the Scandinavian company Alko. The drink is made from special six-row barley and melted glacial water.
The price for a 0,7 liter bottle is about $15. In addition to ordinary vodka, the plant produces strong products with flavors of fruits, nuts, berries: cranberries, limes, grapefruits, coconuts, black currants, etc.
Russian standard
Vodka of the highest quality is made in St. Petersburg on the basis of selected wheat and sold in many countries of the world. The main advantage of the drink is the use of crystal glacial water from northern sources in the production process.
The unusual shape of the bottle imitating the Tsar Bell also attracts attention.
The most expensive is the Russian Standard Imperia line, the most popular is the Russian Standard Original. For half a liter of drink you will have to pay at least $ 7.
Nemiroff
The Ukrainian manufacturer gained fame thanks to the premium vodka “Nemiroff Lex”. The drink is made from Lux class alcohols aged for at least six months.
In the manufacturing process, lime blossom and oatmeal are included in the composition; succinic acid is used for more effective cleaning. The result is a product without impurities, but with a light floral flair and a harmonious taste.
The cost of such vodka is from $ 12 per liter.
Beluga
The original bottle with a figurine of a metal fish and a cork sealed with sealing wax cannot be overlooked. The Russian brand, developed by Synergy, is known far beyond the borders of the homeland.
The purest artesian water from Siberian sources and thoroughly refined high quality malt alcohol are used for the production of this noble drink.
The most expensive collection is Beluga Gold Line, produced in a limited edition. To remove sealing wax, a set of gift items includes a hammer and a brush.
The most affordable versions of the famous vodka cost at least $15 for half a liter.
Absolut
Swedish vodka in an unusual bottle, reminiscent of a pharmacy bottle, is invariably present in the lists of the best spirits in the world. It has been produced for over a hundred years. In addition to the classic version, there are lines with fruit flavors and spice aromas. The cost of a bottle of 0,7 liters starts at $16.
Grey Goose
The best French masters from the Cognac region worked on the creation of the elite vodka recipe.
Raw materials for its production are grown in Picardy, and water is collected in the famous healing spring “Gente”. Distillation is carried out in small portions, wheat is used selected, winter varieties.
According to experts, Gray Goose vodka is the highest quality and tastiest of all world brands. The price for 0,7 liters is at least $20.
Belvedere
The premium Polish product is produced near Warsaw on the basis of special rye raw materials and artesian water. The alcohol obtained in the process is subjected to a multi-stage purification system. The result is a crystal clear drink with a soft bouquet and light vanilla aftertaste.
The label of elite vodka depicts a palace – the residence of Polish kings and presidents, which gave the name to the famous brand. For a half-liter bottle, you will have to pay at least $ 24.
Reyka
Icelandic vodka is not as famous as its Finnish and Russian counterparts, but solely due to the smaller production volumes.
Drinking the drink is easy, soft, does not burn the throat and does not taste bitter. Vodka is made in small batches using manual labor.
For filtration, solidified lava is used, which gives the bouquet shades of smoke. Icelandic vodka is considered the most environmentally friendly in the world and is deservedly included in the list of the best. It costs at least $ 46 for 0,7 liters.
SKYY
The famous brand is highly regarded in the United States, where the Italian version of vodka is especially popular and the best-selling one. The drink is also known in other countries: Canada, Brazil, Italy. For the first time the product was released in San Francisco, later the plant became the property of the Campari company.
The production technology includes fourfold distillation and threefold filtration. The drink is sold in different versions: classic, flavored, cocktail. A 0,7 liter bottle will cost about $ 22.
Smirnoff
British brand with Russian roots. The English company Diageo produces one of the best-selling and most expensive premium vodkas.
The drink was first produced in Russia in the 60s. XIX century, later produced in Istanbul, Paris and North America.
Today elite vodka is made and drunk in many countries of the world. 1 liter costs at least $24.
JJ Kurberg
An unusual Estonian product is produced according to old recipes known since ancient times. The original recipe was developed by pharmacist Jacob Kurberg, after whom the drink is named.
Organic vodka is produced by Moe. It is made from alcohol of the highest degree of purification with the addition of medicinal plant extracts: Rhodiola rosea, cayenne pepper, hops. They also produce a pure product, without additional inclusions.
The price for half a liter is about $25.
Diva
Scottish vodka has become famous as one of the most expensive. The exclusive drink is produced by Blackwood Distillers. During the manufacturing process, the product is triple distilled and carefully filtered through black birch charcoal. It would seem nothing special. However, the next purification stage involves filtering the drink through diamond chips, which, together with the designer bottle, determines the high cost of DIVA Premium vodka.
According to rumors, the cost of exclusive options is about $ 1 million, but on sale you can find Diva Swarovski vodka at a more affordable price – from $ 83 for 0,7 liters.
Vermont Spirits
Vodka from the USA differs from the classic versions in an unusual composition. They produce elite drinks from maple juice, milk sugar, apple cider.
Through distillation and careful filtration, the result is a pure product with a delicate taste. The most exclusive is “Vermont Spirits Limited Release Vodka”, released in a limited series. Each copy is numbered by hand.
American vodka costs at least $45 for a standard 0,75 liter bottle.
Grey Cardinal
Premium organic vodka is produced by the oldest plant in Lithuania, Stumbras, owned by MV Group.
The drink is made from a unique wheat spirit supplied from Sicily and water extracted from underground sources. Thanks to cleaning with linen filters, the product acquires a noble soft taste and crystal transparency.
For half a liter you will have to pay at least $ 33.
This is just a small list of popular premium vodkas. In addition to the listed brands, the following are highly valued: British “Three Olives”, Dutch “Ketel One”, French “Summum”, Russian “Talka”, “Tsarskaya”, “Crystal”, “Mamont”, Polish “Wyborowa”, “Hlebnik”, “21-Excellent”, Finnish “Moses”, Belarusian “Triple Seven”, German “Gorbatschow” and others.
