The Graf Ledoff brand is owned by JSC Tatspirtprom, the largest alcohol producer in Russia – they produce 13% of Russian vodka. This is a premium class drink, in addition to Alpha alcohol and softened artesian water, it includes green tea extract, and the Alcostar nutritional supplement complex. There are two vodkas and three bitters in the line – bitter forty-degree tinctures with cranberries, lemon, black currants.
Historical reference. The joint-stock company was established in 1997, and since 2015 it has been the leader of the national rating of vodka producers. The company includes seven largest enterprises of Tatarstan – and the oldest Mamadysh distillery, established in 1883, and Kazan distillery, operating since 1975. It is in Kazan that they release Count Ledoff.
But besides this brand, the company’s case includes well-known trademarks Tundra, Khanskaya, Akdov and Your Choice whiskey. Products are supplied to 17 countries around the world, including China, Korea, the United States, Germany and Japan. At the end of 2016, the company replenished the country’s budget by 22 billion rubles.
Interestingly, the Board of Directors is headed by top officials of Tatarstan – Prime Minister Alexei Pesoshin, Deputy Prime Minister Vasil Shaykhraziev, Deputy Finance Minister Daniil Volkov.
Design Features
The brand is designed in such a way as to create associations with the history of navigation. Or rather, with the expedition of Charles Francis Hall, who set off in 1871 to explore the North Pole. The label of the bottle depicts his ship Polaris and the date of the start of the journey – North Pole 1871. The original shape of the bottle with the relief inscription Ledoff on the sides and the shape of the bottom in the form of a crystal, such a bottom is also found in the Finnish Finlandi and the Russian “White Force”. The design is complemented by a cap with a soft-touch coating, which is used only for this brand.
Interesting Facts
The main feature of the production of Graf Ledoff is the ice treatment of water: before mixing with alcohols, it is cooled to 0 ° C, which helps to get rid of microimpurities that distort the taste and reduce the quality of the drink.
Alcohol “Alpha” has a reduced content of methanol – 0,003%, while in alcohol “Lux”, for example, this toxic substance is 0,02%.
Vodka Graf Ledoff Light appeared due to the popularity of the brand, including among women. It is no less strong, but contains mint tincture, which refreshes and softens the taste.
JSC “Tatspirtprom” has a total of 570 awards – medals, diplomas and decals, as well as the gold medal “ProdExpo” in 2010 and the status “Best Product of the Year” has “Graf Ledoff”.
Types of vodka Graf Ledoff
Graf Ledoff (40%). A classic vodka with light “thawed” notes of aroma and a characteristic alcohol taste with subtle hints of cereals. Soft pleasant aftertaste. Serve chilled to 6-12 ° C with vegetable, meat and fish snacks, game, pickles. You can use vodka in alcoholic cocktails – it enhances the taste of drinks without distorting it, only shading it.
Graf Ledoff Light (40%). Vodka with the addition of mint tincture has a mild taste with a slight hint of menthol and a refreshing aroma. It is recommended to serve chilled, with hot dishes, dumplings, pancakes, pickles and mushrooms, as well as with all types of snacks. Bartenders sometimes serve it as an aperitif with ice cubes or soda.
Graf Ledoff Cranberry (40%). Bitter, bitters with fresh cranberry juice. A scarlet-colored drink with a light berry aroma, mild cranberry flavor and a short tart aftertaste. The tincture can be served with hot and cold, meat and fish snacks, as well as a digestif.
