Vodka “Altai” is a product of joint activities of domestic and French specialists. The brand is owned by Pernod Ricard, and the drink is produced by Itkulsky Distillery OJSC. Only environmentally friendly components that have passed strict control are used in the manufacture. The manufacturer is constantly working to improve the quality of the product, thanks to which Altai regularly wins international tasting competitions.
Historical reference. The distillery was founded in 1868. One of the oldest enterprises in Russia is located in the village of Sokolovo in Altai. The plant is one of the twenty leading producers of alcoholic beverages in the country. The technical equipment of the workshops is constantly being modernized, employees of the scientific and technical laboratory are working on expanding the range. The products meet international quality and safety requirements.
Vodka “Altai” is one of the most famous in the plant’s product line. According to the idea of the creators, a strong drink should embody the spirit of the unique nature of the Altai Territory. The specialists of the French company Pernod Ricard Rouss took part in the development of the recipe. The production of vodka began in 1996. Since then, Altai has gained recognition in many countries of the world, including Italy, Portugal, Spain and France.
The secret of success lies in the combination of environmentally friendly raw materials and modern technologies. Alcohol is produced according to ancient recipes based on malt, which gives the product a soft and harmonious taste. As part of the “Lux” brand, there are an order of magnitude fewer impurities than stipulated by the requirements of GOST, due to five-stage filtration.
Water is extracted from artesian wells located on the territory of the plant, after which it undergoes deep purification without losing its natural and taste qualities. The mixture of alcohol and water is filtered on new lines that have been specially installed for the production of premium varieties. As additives, infusions of natural berries, herbs and roots are used.
Awards:
- Siberian fair “PRODSIB 2000” – gold medal;
- International Wine & Spirit Competition 2001, London – bronze medal.
- “Lenexpo 2003”, St. Petersburg – silver medal;
- “Wine-vodka-tobacco” 2005, Sochi – gold medal;
- PRODEXPO 2007, Moscow – gold medal;
- Moscow International Alcohol Competition 2012, Moscow – victory in the nomination “Best Vodka of the Year”.
Interesting Facts
- The tradition of producing malt vodka has existed in Altai since the XNUMXth century. Industrial technologies did not exist at that time, so the peasants made a strong drink at home.
- According to independent surveys, Altai vodka is among the twenty best strong drinks in Russia in its price category.
Characteristics of vodka Altai, 40%
Premium vodka is made on the basis of an old recipe. The composition includes alcohol “Lux” from durum wheat, water, sugar syrup and tincture of anise grains. Additives give a soft and harmonious taste with a pronounced bready tone. The aroma is clean and fresh, with sharp notes. Vodka is perfectly transparent, with a glow on the surface.
The product is bottled in bottles of 0,5 and 0,7 liters, there are gift packages. The design uses images from the mythology of Ancient Altai. In 2011, the design of the bottle changed to premium.
