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“Belebeevskaya” vodka is recognized by the independent agency “Roskachestvo” as the best in Russia. Laboratory studies have shown that a strong drink not only meets all the requirements of the state standard, but also surpasses them in a number of indicators. Vodka is produced by the Belebeevsky branch of the Bashspirt joint-stock company, which in 2000 united seven large alcohol producers in Bashkiria.
Historical information
Vodka has been made in the area of the city of Belebeev since 1730. At a small distillery in the village of Znamenka, the landowner Osokin processed surplus rye and barley, which were difficult to sell in those days. During the alcohol reforms of the Minister of Finance S. Yu. Witte, a state-owned wine warehouse appeared already in the city itself. In 1904, a new plant was built in the northern part of Belebeev, designed to produce 1,8 million liters of strong alcohol per year. Finished products were sold in county wine shops.
The ban on alcohol during the First World War and the events of the October Revolution led to a temporary halt in production. The plant started working again only in 1925, and later came under the control of the Bashkir “Spirtprom”. In the 1960s, the enterprise was renamed into “Belebeevsky Distillery”. In Soviet times, the plant produced popular varieties of vodka and sweet liqueurs in the country. During the anti-alcohol campaign, the production lines had to be re-profiled for the production of mineral waters and lemonades, but in the late 1980s the plant returned to the production of alcohol.
Vodka “Belebeevskaya” appeared in 1994 and became the first own development of the company’s technologists. From that moment on, the plant had no problems with a lack of orders, and the employees had to work in two shifts. In 1997, Belebeevskaya received the title of the best vodka in Russia at VDNKh and continues to hold this title to this day. In 2018, Roskachestvo experts evaluated the composition and organoleptic characteristics of the drink and put the brand at the top of the rating in its class.
Production features
Vodka is based on rye alcohol of the highest category “Alpha” and “Lux” from the company’s own factories. Water is extracted from wells several hundred meters deep, and due to its rich mineral composition, it is recommended for medicinal purposes.
Products undergo multi-stage purification, first vodka is passed through conventional filters, and then treated with filter elements with gold and silver threads. Belebeevskaya is bottled on a separate line, every hour 7 bottles roll off the assembly line.
Awards:
- All-Russian Exhibition Center, 1997 – “The Best Vodka of Russia”;
- “100 Best Goods of Russia 2016” – vodka “Belebeevskaya classic”;
- “Golden Autumn 2019”, Moscow – gold medal.
Interesting Facts
- In 1995, on the occasion of the centenary of the enterprise, a book by local historian Pavel Fedin “The Way of a Century Long” was published, which tells about the history of the Belebeevsky plant, starting from the end of the XNUMXth century.
- In September 2019, the company rebranded its products under the Belebeevskaya brand. Designers have decorated the label with images of the most significant awards that vodka has received in its rich history.
Types of vodka “Belebeevskaya”
Belebeevskaya Classical, 40%
It is made from rye alcohol “Alpha” and mineral water “Belebeevskaya-2” with the addition of sugar syrup. Crystal clear drink with glitter. The aroma is fresh, without sharp alcohol aggression. The taste is soft and clean, typical for vodka.
Belebeevskaya Lux, 40%
It differs from the classic variety in that it is produced on the basis of Lux alcohol with a slightly lower degree of purification. It is easy to drink, there are light grain notes in the taste.
