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Vodka “Old Kazan” is produced by the Kazan distillery, which is part of the Tatspirtprom group of enterprises. The company’s products are represented in 85 regions of Russia and occupy a tenth of the national alcohol market. The assortment includes more than four dozen types of products, including liqueurs, tinctures, balms and cognacs.
Historical reference. The Tatspirtprom company was established in 1997 by the decision of the government of Tatarstan. The manufacturer is one of the three leaders of the Russian alcohol industry. The company’s portfolio includes more than 600 quality awards received at prestigious international competitions. Products are exported to 24 countries of the world, including Germany, the USA, China, Korea and South America.
The structure of the enterprise includes two own distilleries: in the village of Usady and in the city of Mamadysh. The best equipment from Italy, Denmark and Germany is collected there. Alcohols “Lux” and “Alpha” are obtained from durum wheat using vacuum distillation plants. Water comes from its own artesian wells and the “Holy Chalice” spring.
Vodka “Old Kazan” is the leader in sales in stores in Tatarstan. The product is made using the “silver” and “gold” filtration technology. The blend passes through coconut shell charcoal saturated with precious metal particles, which significantly increases the degree of purification and organoleptic characteristics of the finished product.
Interesting Facts
- The first mentions of Kazan vodka are found in the descriptions of travelers dating back to 1599. The most famous product of the 50th century was “foam” – a XNUMX-degree drink obtained by distillation over low heat. Foamy wine was passed through lime coal, so the quality of the product was excellent.
- Strong drinks of Tatspirtprom company take the second place in popularity among gastronomic souvenirs of the republic after the national sweet chak-chak. Tourists are happy to buy high-quality vodka and the pride of the plant – Bugulma balm.
- Silver coins, which are placed in each bottle of Staraya Kazan Premium vodka, have become the subject of a real hunt for collectors. The tokens depict symbols of good luck, national patterns, as well as the coat of arms of the city of Kazan.
Awards
Prodexpo 2008, Moscow:
- 2004 – silver medal;
- 2008, 2012, 2014 – gold medal.
Types of vodka
Old Kazan Lux Silver filtration, 40%
The classic variety with a grain aroma characteristic of Russian vodkas is made on the basis of Lux alcohol and artesian water. For mitigation, millet infusion and the Alkolux carbohydrate module are used. The dietary supplement contains lactulose, which protects the stomach and liver from the harmful effects of alcohol. The softness of vodka is at a good level, the taste is characterized by a barely noticeable sweetness.
Staraya Kazan Lux Golden filtration, 40%
The peculiarity of this variety lies in the filtration technology. The blend passes through membranes with gold threads, which allows achieving high purity of the drink. Ions of the precious metal smooth out the alcohol tones in the aroma and give the vodka a soft and harmonious taste. Ingredients: alcohol “Lux”, corrected water, millet infusion and additive “Alcolux”.
Old Kazan Premium, 38%
The premium grade is made on the basis of alcohol of the highest class “Alpha”, made from the best grades of rye and wheat. Due to the multi-stage filtration system, vodka becomes crystal clear and shiny. The original taste is given by an infusion of honey crispbread. The design of the products deserves special attention: the bottle is placed in a tube with an image of an old engraving, and at the bottom of each container the buyer will find a souvenir 999 silver coin.
