TOP 40 Best Vodkas in Russia 2021: Roskachestvo rating

Good vodka is almost a Russian national drink. A whole culture of its consumption has been formed in our country. What brands are now considered the best and is it true that high-quality alcohol is produced only in Russia? The answers to these and other questions are in this article.

Top 20 brands of the best Russian vodka

In Russia, there are many companies that produce good vodka. Some of them are considered legendary, others appeared on the sales market relatively recently. In 2021, the best brands were recognized:

20. Capital

TOP 40 Best Vodkas in Russia 2021: Roskachestvo rating

She is still highly appreciated not only in Russia, but also abroad. The brand tries to live up to its name.

The history of this brand began in 1923, when dry law was abolished in the USSR. Until 1938, vodka did not differ in variety. No matter what plant it was produced at, and no matter how good it was, the word “Vodka” was written on the label, regardless of the location that produced it.

In 1938, the Moskva Hotel was opened in the capital, a masterpiece of architecture of that time, which has been a symbol of the city for many years. In honor of this event, Viktor G. Svirida, an employee of Glavlikervodka, introduced a new recipe.

He proposed to take as a basis a good grain alcohol of a high degree of purification, treated with activated carbon. The authors of the drawing on the label (red and white background) are the artists Yakovlev and Ioganson.

Stolichnaya appeared on store shelves in February 1941. At that time, she was the best in quality. It was poured mainly by the Leningrad Distillery. A few months later, production was interrupted due to the outbreak of hostilities.

The plant began to produce Molotov cocktails until 1944, when the blockade of Leningrad was lifted.

In 1953 Stolichnaya received foreign status after winning an independent competition. In 1972, the government of the Soviet Union and the leadership of PepsiCo entered into an agreement under which it was allowed to be sold in the United States, and the company promised to build a plant for the production of Pepsi-Cola in Novorossiysk.

In the 90s, the trademark was cancelled. There was a price collapse. Its revival took place only at the beginning of the XXI century.

For 2021, there are several types of Capital:

Stolichnaya (Stolichnaya Classical)

Total

4.3

This brand has been produced since 1941. It is quite strong – 40%. It is bottled in bottles of 0,5 liters (399 rubles), 0,7 (485 rubles) and 1 liter (687 rubles). To buy it, just go to any store, even the same KB, Magnit and Pyaterochka.

It is made from alcohol brand Lux, as well as sugar and water. A distinctive feature is a mild taste and light wheat aroma.

Advantages

affordable price

quality

no hangover

handy bottle

Stolichnaya Sever (Capital North)

Total

4.7

This is a variation of the Classic. The brand has been produced since 2014. The label depicts a stylized cruiser “Aurora”. Fortress – 40%. It is sold in transparent containers of 500 ml (340 rubles) and 750 ml (520 rubles).

It is made from Lux alcohol, water, sugar and honey. This is a soft vodka with a slight sweet aftertaste.

Advantages

global brand

pleasant taste

softness

low price

unusual label

Disadvantages

causes headaches when consumed in excess

Stolichnaya Kristal (Capital Crystal)

Total

4.3

Stolichnaya Kristal (Capital Crystal). Appeared in stores in 2018. It differs from similar brands with a black label and a good bottle. Fortress – 40%. Produced using a special technology from luxury alcohol, water and sugar.

It is sold in volumes of 0,375 liters (280 rubles), 0,5 liters (352 rubles) and 0,75 liters (427 rubles). It has a specific taste and smell with a barely noticeable sweetness.

Advantages

unusual label design

low price and large assortment.

Disadvantages

taste is a bit harsh

19. White Gold

This is a relatively young brand. The first bottle of White Gold rolled off the assembly line in Obninsk in 2004 and quickly gained popularity. Two years later, an independent expert awarded White Gold the title of Superbrand. In 2009, it won a silver medal at an exhibition held in the UK.

In 2012, CJSC “White Gold” merged with the vodka artel “Yat”.

The White Gold recipe appeared back in Soviet times thanks to the employees of the Kristall plant. Its peculiarity lies in the fact that only luxury alcohol from cereals grown in the central regions of the Russian Federation is used. Water is taken from its own artesian springs, located at great depths.

Passes through a system of filters made of different materials:

  • coal;
  • quartz;
  • silver.

The cardinal difference of White Gold is the ginseng root, which has a positive effect on male strength and has a general tonic effect on health.

There are several varieties of White Gold.

White Gold Original

Total

4.7

This brand was launched in 2012. On genuine bottles from the manufacturer, you can see the inscription True Original. Literally, the phrase translates as “Really genuine” or in Russian pronunciation “Original”.

This brand has been a leader in its price segment over the past years. The price per bottle varies from 400 to 600 rubles. It is produced according to the classical technology from luxury alcohol with vanilla additives. This softens the sharpness, but does not lower its degree (40%). Thanks to this, the ordinary buyer fell in love with the Original.

She is also well regarded by people who use the Otzovik site. Every now and then another review is uploaded to the forum. Some even with photos. Reviews are periodically made by famous bloggers, for example, Demus and Almat.

Advantages

softness

price

quality

availability

White gold Premium mark

Total

4.7

For the first time on store shelves, buyers saw this name in 2012. It is aimed at consumers who want to buy good products at a reasonable price.

White gold has won prizes at competitions and festivals many times. The price varies from 420 to 770 rubles. depending on the volume (0,5 and 1 l).

The composition includes tincture of ginseng root. This favorably distinguishes the line from similar brands.

Advantages

ginseng flavor

softness

price-quality ratio

Disadvantages

may not appeal to customers who cannot tolerate ginseng

White Gold Black Edition (White Gold Black Edition)

Total

4.3

Vodka with this name entered the market in 2011. It is made from alcohol made from cereals, which has passed through a triple purification system.

It has a good classic taste, almost odorless. The designer packaging makes it stand out. For a bottle, retailers are asking for 475 rubles.

Advantages

without smell

easy to drink

good packing

18. Pure Dew

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Pure Dew

Total

5

The Saransk winery was founded at the end of the 2015th century, however, it only worked at full capacity by the beginning of the Great Patriotic War. During the XNUMXth century, many reforms and reconstructions were carried out here. In XNUMX, Chistye Rosy receives gold at a prestigious international festival.

Chistye Rosy is a super-premium class product. It has a mild taste with notes of wheat. Sold in bottles of 0,5 (1161 rubles), 0,7 liters (1482 rubles) and 1 liter (2179 rubles).

Advantages

softness

classic scent

raw material quality

17. Five lakes

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Five lakes

Total

4.7

Alcoholic Siberian Group, which produces Five Lakes, was founded in 1993. Now it is one of the largest vodka producers in Russia. Five Lakes regularly receives prizes at Russian and international competitions and exhibitions.

Water from the cleanest lakes in Siberia is used for production. The brand cares about its name, so it bottles its products in special bottles of 0,5 liters 341 rubles, which are hard to fake.

Advantages

natural ingredients

special taste

easy to drink and has a stylish bottle design

popular in Russia and neighboring countries

Disadvantages

small assortment

16. Morosha

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Morosha

Total

4.3

This is the first vodka in the world, which included good mineral water. According to the international research agency IWSR, Morosha is the most dynamically developing brand in Russia. It appeared on the market in 2011 and has since won many awards. Morosha is of several types:

  • Dzherelnaya (with a mild taste, obtained by adding special varieties of wheat);
  • Carpathian (add honey and spices);
  • Protected (made from tincture of medicinal herbs);
  • On the water of Lake Sivenir (shades of linden and eucalyptus);
  • Premium (shades of licorice);
  • Vodograynaya (natural additives from lemon, elderberry and yarrow are used);
  • Softness level No. 1 (cereal bouquet and sweet aftertaste).

The price varies from 300 to 500 rubles.

Advantages

exclusive taste

unusual bottle

big choice

Disadvantages

not everyone likes the extra ingredients

15. Sukhanov

Sukhanov

Total

4.7

An original product with a refined and mild taste. Produced at the Syktyvkar distillery and platinum filtered.

For vodka, they take Alpha alcohol and specially purified water. It is bottled in bottles with a capacity of 0,25 and 0,5 liters.

Sukhanov produces the following brands:

  • Lingonberry (berry flavor);
  • Pecherskaya (classic aroma);
  • Arctic (softness);
  • Moroshkovaya (taiga taste).

The price does not exceed 500 rubles.

Advantages

product variety

softness

affordable price

14. Bread

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Khlebnaya

Total

4.3

Good product in original bottle. It is made in Arkhangelsk, at a distillery founded in 1898.

It smells like rye bread. The aftertaste is soft, however, does not last long. This is achieved by repeated distillation of grain raw materials. Produced in bottles of 0,5 liters. The cost is 290 rubles.

Advantages

special taste

many additional ingredients

purified water

Disadvantages

not everyone likes bread flavor

13. The legend of the Kremlin

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Kremlin legend

Total

4.3

It is made on the basis of an old recipe. Repeatedly won prizes at international competitions and exhibitions. Production began in 1995 in Kaliningrad.

Recognized as kosher products, after which it began to be supplied to Israel. Belongs to the super-premium class. The bouquet is dominated by shades of honey and linden.

The drink is sold in bottles of 0,5 liters (1585 rubles) and 0,7 liters (2260 rubles).

Advantages

taste

smell

global brand

12. Husky

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Husky

Total

4.7

Young brand. In the production of ASG products, cold processing technology is used. Exported to 25 countries.

Husky appeared on the market in 2015 and immediately gained popularity among buyers. This was facilitated by the original design of the bottle with a pattern pressed into the glass in the form of a dog paw print.

The manufacturer tries to surprise its customers and periodically releases original products (like a bottle insulated for the winter or an additional warm mitten).

Huskies come in several varieties:

  • Husky (differs in freshness and lack of a pungent odor);
  • ICE (uses water from melted glacier in the Arctic Ocean, as well as crusts of white bread and citrus fruits);
  • Northern lemon (contains cranberries, which makes the vodka slightly sour).

Husky price ranges from 300 to 600 rubles. depending on the type.

Advantages

affordable price

soft taste

11. Beluga

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Beluga

Total

4.3

The leader in the premium family. The products are supplied to 80 countries of the world. For production, artesian water is taken from a depth of more than 300 meters.

Super premium brands undergo additional cleaning with quartz sand and silver. Alcohol is taken malt.

Views:

  • Beluga Noble (distinguished by softness and honey notes);
  • Gold Line (grain and flower flavor);
  • Celebration (grain and fruit tones);
  • Allure (caramel-balsamic tones);
  • Transatlantic Racing (light and soft bouquet with marine motifs).

Beluga price starts from 1038 rubles. Collectible stamps can cost up to 30 thousand per bottle.

Advantages

brand with a worldwide reputation

product variety

original fragrance

10. Russian Standard

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Russian standard

Total

4

A premium brand owned by Europe’s largest alcohol producer. Appeared on the market in 1998. Distinguished by exquisite mild taste and special bottling technology.

Views:

  • Original (made in the classical way);
  • Gold (produced according to an old recipe with the addition of the root of longevity – ginseng);
  • Platinum (goes through several degrees of purification, due to which softness of taste and aroma is achieved);
  • Empire (distilled from hand-harvested winter wheat; distilled eight times).

    It comes in bottles of 0,5 liters and costs 437 rubles. Gift sets are sold at higher prices – up to 4 thousand rubles.

Advantages

softness

natural supplements

quality raw materials

Disadvantages

not available in all stores

9. Royal

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Tsarist

Total

4.3

A premium product, for which luxury alcohol and water purified using a special technology are taken. It is produced at the plant of the Ladoga concern and exported to 20 countries of the world.

Tsarskaya appeared in stores in 2003. It has a pronounced linden flavor and aroma. There are also fruit brands with an admixture of vanilla, grapefruit, citron, etc.

Tsarskaya is bottled in 0,5 liters (446 rubles), 0,7 liters (595 rubles) and 1 liters (845 rubles).

Advantages

variety of flavors

special production technology

8. Profitable platinum

Profitable platinum

Total

4.7

Features original label design. It is a popular product in the middle price segment. Produced from alcoholized sesame infusion and purified drinking water. This softens its taste and distinguishes it from analogues.

It comes in bottles of 0,5 liters and costs 329 rubles.

Advantages

unusual taste

affordable price

Disadvantages

sesame can cause allergies

7. Village

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village

Total

5

The brand from the Mordovian manufacturer belongs to the standard class. On the glass of the bottle there is a relief pattern in the style of the Mezen painting.

The village is represented by several types:

  • Winter (pleasant light aroma with coniferous-nut tones);
  • Sunny (soft bouquet with a hint of bread);
  • Juniper (modification of juniper tincture; has a characteristic berry aroma).

The price varies from 263 to 328 rubles.

Advantages

low price

wide range of

6. Tundra Authentic Far North

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Tundra Authentic Far North

Total

5

It is made from Alpha alcohol, which has undergone repeated cleaning. As the main ingredient, they take an infusion of deer antlers (horns), as well as reindeer moss and northern berries. The bottle depicts the chum and national patterns of the northern peoples.

Water, before being mixed with alcohol, is disinfected with silver. Tundra has been produced since 1997.

Authentic has a soft and fresh aroma with hints of wheat grain. Supplied in bottles of 0,5 liters (417 rubles), 0,7 liters (584 rubles) and 1 liter (795 rubles).

Advantages

natural ingredients

additional cleaning

availability

5. Snowy Owl

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White Owl

Total

4

This is an alcohol infusion on cloudberries. It gives the drink a characteristic taste and slight sourness. The brand is bottled at the factories of the famous Beluga brand. For the White Owl, alcohol is taken from specially selected winter wheat, which is then aged in oak barrels, which makes the taste brighter.

The white owl is supplied in volumes of 0,5 liters (538 rubles) and 0,7 liters (751 rubles).

Advantages

unusual flavor

natural ingredients

Disadvantages

rarely seen on sale

4. Pervak ​​Home

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Pervak ​​Home

Total

4.7

An analogue of moonshine, which is expelled in the factory. It does not differ from home in taste and smell. Pervak ​​has been bottled since 2012. Vodka is produced under the control of the international alcohol holding Global Spirits.

Pervak ​​homemade has a cloudy whitish color. It is distilled from mash and rye crackers, which gives it a characteristic moonshine flavor with a predominance of bread tones.

Produced in bottles of 0,5 l – 361 rubles.

Advantages

good factory version of moonshine

production processes are controlled by specialists

Disadvantages

moonshine, even factory, not everyone likes it

3. National Standard Deluxe

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National Standard Deluxe

Total

4.3

The basis is natural malt alcohol and artesian water. Harmonious soft taste without bitterness. It is produced at the Ilsky distillery according to the classical technology of the XNUMXth century using natural malt alcohol and artesian water. Cedar alcohol and infusion of oatmeal are also added here.

It undergoes additional cleaning with quartz sand. This allows you to get a mild taste that masks the bitterness of alcohol.

National Standard Deluxe is sold in a volume of 0,7 liters at a price of 1080 rubles.

Advantages

softness

special production technology

original bottle design

2. Russian squadron

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Russian squadron

Total

4.3

Produced by Standart LLC. This is a premium drink awarded with gold medals at prestigious international competitions.

Among the analogues, the Russian squadron is distinguished by a model of an underwater mine floating in each bottle and a tin label, which depicts scenes from the famous battles of the Russian fleet. There are stamps with drawings of tanks, cruisers and aircraft.

Vodka is made according to the classical canons, however, it is passed through silver and charcoal filters, which gives it softness.

The Russian squadron is produced in bottles of 0,5 liters (501 rubles) and 0,7 (705 rubles).

Advantages

original design

classical production technology

1. Silver Mountain

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silver mountain

Total

4.3

One of the highest quality products in the middle price category. The basis is alcohol class Alpha. Silver Mountain is produced by Tatspirtprom. The packaging is made in a minimalist design.

The aroma has a slight smell of bread and alcohol without foreign impurities. The taste is sharp, but not bitter, with a slight hint of blackberry.

The list is based on independent expert assessments. By all accounts, many excellent brands of vodka are produced in Russia, which are distinguished by a democratic price.

Top 20 vodkas from other countries

In other countries, they also produce many good brands of vodka. They are mainly famous for France, Finland and Poland.

20. Gray Goose VX (France)

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Grey Goose VX

Total

4

It is made on the basis of soft winter wheat and spring water. The recipe was created by well-known producers of cognac and French pastries.

Since 2003, Gray Goose has been considered the world leader in bottling vodka, because the producers have thoroughly thought through all the stages, from wheat harvesting to five-stage distillation.

The popularization of the brand was largely facilitated by a well-conducted advertising campaign and the mild taste of the final product, which appealed to residents of many countries of the world.

Gray Goose comes in several varieties:

  • Gray Goose Vodka (distinguished by its classic taste and taking a leading position in world rankings);
  • Gray Goose Lorange (made from oranges and wheat, thanks to which it has a sweetish aroma);
  • Gray Goose Le Citron (based on an infusion of lemons);
  • Gray Goose La Poire (the aroma has a slight spiciness of Angevin pears growing in the south of France).

The price depends on the type and ranges from 1783 to 6815 rubles.

Advantages

variety of flavors

global brand

quality control at all stages of production

Disadvantages

price

rare

19. Krolewska (Poland)

Krolewska

Total

4.3

Product from the Polish plant Polmos Zielona Gora. Here they work only with the best grades of alcohol and water that has passed several degrees of purification. It has a delicate mild taste with a slight hint of rye.

Krolewska is produced in bottles of 0,75 liters and is sold at a price of 899 rubles.

Advantages

original bottle design

unusual flavor

Disadvantages

slight bitterness of the drink

18. Finlandia (Finland)

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Finland

Total

5

The classic version, for the manufacture of which they take six-row barley and melted glacial water. The official year of foundation of the brand is 1970.

Finlandia has a classic vodka flavor with a hint of barley. She almost never has a hangover. In addition to the classic version, there are a number of amateur ones:

  • Finlandia Grapefruit (pronounced grapefruit);
  • Finlandia Granberry Fusion (cranberry flavor);
  • Finlandia Platinum (bread and mineral tones).

Depending on the type, the price of Finlandia can vary from 758 to 1429 rubles.

Advantages

taste

component quality

17. Vincent (Netherlands)

Vincent

Total

4.7

One of the best alcoholic drinks in the world. The taste is represented by many shades from banana to caramel and chocolate. The original packaging design depicting reproductions of paintings by a famous artist.

Vodka is produced in small batches. To soften the alcohol, the manufacturer uses the double distillation method.

Vincent is rarely seen on the open market. Most often, this brand is ordered directly from the manufacturer, and this cannot but affect the price. For a bottle of 0,5 liters you will have to pay 2333 rubles.

Disadvantages

rare.

16. Rain (USA)

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Rain

Total

4

This is alcohol of the super premium segment from a well-known American manufacturer. It is very popular in the USA. In the manufacture of Rain, it is filtered with diamond dust and charcoal.

Rain is translated into Russian as rain. With this, the manufacturer seeks to emphasize the special purity of his product, which is distilled 7 times during manufacture.

Rain is sold in a 1,75 liter bottle. price – 1511 rubles or 20 dollars.

Advantages

softness

original bottle

no alcohol notes

Disadvantages

in Russia, Rain can only be bought on an individual order

15. Purity (Sweden)

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Purity

Total

4.3

Ultra premium class. Received a record number of awards at various international competitions. It has a complex bouquet due to repeated distillation.

Swedish master Thomas Kuuttanen set out to invent a new method of distillation and create vodka with a special silky texture. In 2007, the master registered his own brand.

For production, natural ingredients are used, such as artesian water, wheat, barley, etc. The total number of distillations can reach 51.

Purity comes in 0,75 liter bottles. Price – 2010 rubles.

Advantages

unusual silky taste

individual approach of the manufacturer to the manufacture of each bottle

14. Three Olives (United Kingdom)

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Three Olives

Total

4.3

The brand appeared in 1998. Alcohol is made by fourfold distillation of mash from winter wheat.

Producers sought to create high-quality, affordable and just good vodka. For this, a number of production processes were modified, and only natural ingredients were included in the composition.

Now Three Olives can be found in many bars around the world, where good alcoholic cocktails are prepared from it. Three Olives can be tasted with the taste of almost all known fruits and berries.

Thee Olives price starts from 1138 rubles.

Advantages

natural ingredients

quality control

wide range of

13. Vox (Netherlands)

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Vox

Total

4.7

A quality product based on the best Dutch spirits. Produced by a well-known Dutch company. Has a classic aftertaste. Due to the fact that alcohol passes through the filter system, amazing softness is achieved.

Vox is only gaining popularity in the world, however, it has already managed to fall in love due to its crystal clearness and lack of a strong smell.

The price of a bottle of 0,75 liters is 1858 rubles.

Advantages

unusual bottle

taste

quality

Disadvantages

rarely seen for sale

12. Vermont Spirits White (США)

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Vermont Spirits White

Total

4.3

American brand, included in the list of 15 best vodkas in the world, according to international experts. It differs from analogues in an unusual composition, including maple juice, milk sugar and apple cider.

Thanks to repeated distillation, a pure product with a mild taste is obtained. Vermont Spirits White is considered an exclusive vodka. Each bottle is manually numbered by the manufacturer. This eliminates the possibility of forgery.

Vermont Spirits White is produced in 0,75 liter bottles. The price for a standard stamp starts at $45 (3400 rubles).

Advantages

exclusive

unusual composition

Disadvantages

available on special order only

11. Absolut (Sweden)

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Absolut

Total

4.7

Leader in the premium segment. Differs in softness. Produced from good alcohol based on winter wheat. Vodka is produced by Vin&Sprirt and exported to 120 countries around the world.

Absolute does not contain sugar. It is based on wheat and artesian water. It has a delicate taste with a predominance of grain tones and notes of dried fruits.

Absolute is produced in containers of 0,5 liters (851 rubles), 0,7 liters (1151 rubles) and 1 liter (1539 rubles).

Advantages

taste

natural ingredients

10. Moses Date (Finland)

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Moses Date

Total

4.3

A drink from a Finnish company, positioned as kosher. This statement is confirmed by the experts of the Jewish religious organization. This is the world’s only completely organic vodka, which is made only from natural products.

It is made from good sugar cane and well water. Some bottles are decorated with natural 24 carat gold.

Moses Date is not as strong compared to the Stolichnaya we are used to. It contains only 32% alcohol. Natural ingredients provide Moses Date with an unusual soft taste with light fruity undertones. From it you can prepare cocktails or drink in its pure form.

Moses Date is sold in 0,75 l containers at a price of 1560 rubles.

Advantages

natural product

unusual taste

Disadvantages

not everyone may like fruity tones in alcohol

9. Hlebnik (Poland)

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Breadbasket

Total

5

This is a premium grain distillate. For a drink, take rye mash. Produced by Rodionov and Sons according to the old technology.

The aroma of Hlebnik has notes of honey, flowers and rye bread. The bouquet is soft, pleasant, with hints of meadow flowers, grass and fresh bread.

Due to the classic bottle design, Hlebnik is often used during traditional feasts.

Advantages

bottle design

unusual taste

product quality

8. Reyka Small Batch (Iceland)

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Reyka Small Batch

Total

4.3

It has a mild taste with hints of citrus. Has a warming effect. Produced at the distillery of the same name. The name can be translated as smoke or steam. This is due to the fact that there is increased volcanic activity around the enterprise.

The recipe was developed by local experts. Reyka Small Batch is one of the few companies in the world that uses geothermal energy to power its equipment.

The high quality is due to the fact that for the manufacture of vodka, sources are used, the water in which is in contact with the frozen lava. Thanks to this, its natural cleansing occurs. Distillation is carried out in a device specially designed by local specialists.

The semi-finished product is passed through a container filled with crushed pieces of solidified lava. This gives every right to call Reyka Small Batch volcanic vodka. All this together provides that unique taste, which is appreciated by lovers of strong alcohol.

Reyka Small Batch is supplied in containers of 0,7 liters (3338 rubles) and 1 liter (4051 rubles).

Advantages

taste

unique production technology

7. Armenia Pomegranate (Armenia)

Armenia Pomegranate

Total

4.7

For the production of alcohol, an infusion of pomegranates grown on the hills of the Ararat Valley, as well as the purest water from mountain springs, is used.

Armenia has been famous for its strong alcohol since ancient times. Armenia Pomegranate is produced at one of the oldest enterprises and has an unusual taste with hints of pomegranate. They almost completely drown out the alcoholic tones, which makes vodka look like a good strong wine.

Armenia Pomegranate is sold in containers of 0,25 liters (237 rubles) and 0,5 liters (424 rubles).

Advantages

taste

quality

price

Disadvantages

may not appeal to supporters of classic alcohol

6. Summum (France)

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Summum

Total

5

Produced according to the author’s recipe. Repeatedly distilled and enriched with oxygen. It has a mild and bright aroma.

Summum is a product of a well-known cognac brand in France and beyond. The company was founded in 1988 in the ancient city of Cognac. The author of the recipe, Patrick Guidicelli, set himself the task of inventing the most exquisite vodka in the world.

It is made from special varieties of wheat and water from artesian springs. This allows you to get a premium drink with a delicate taste and grainy aroma.

Volumes – 0,5, 0,75 and 1,75 liters. Prices respectively – 1211, 1552 and 2909 rubles.

Advantages

elite alcohol

taste

quality

softness

author’s recipe

5. Nordic (Finland)

Nordic

Total

4.3

The basis is water from a special spring in Finland. An infusion of wild berries is also added here, which provides a unique taste. In fact, this is not even vodka, but a good tincture produced according to old recipes.

It is made at one of the oldest enterprises in Finland. Nordic has a pronounced berry flavor and is somewhat inferior in strength to classic vodka.

Due to the peculiarities of distillation and a large number of purification steps (more than 200), the drink becomes soft and unique.

Advantages

berry component

production technology

4. Laplandia (Finland)

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Laplandia

Total

4.3

A promising brand from a Finnish company. Belongs to the super-premium class. It has a special, mild taste. Produced by Global Drinks Finland, founded in 1992. As planned by the manufacturers, Laplandia should reflect the true character of the north.

The line is distinguished by a variety of bouquets, which are based on northern berries. However, there are also more exotic options like coconut, espresso, etc. There are several options in good gift wrapping. The strength of the product also differs (from 37,5 to 50,5%).

In all variations, the bottle of Laplandia is decorated with Nordic motifs.

The cost of Laplandia depends on the specific type and can vary from 1734 to 5641 rubles.

Advantages

diversity

original packaging

3. Belarusian River Special (Belarus)

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Belarusian River Special

Total

5

Thanks to silver filtration and alcohol tincture of grain with rice, it has a delicate taste and smooth aroma. Produced at the Minsk Grape Wines Factory, which has been operating since 2000 and is one of the largest in the country.

Crystal clear product has a light aroma and enveloping aftertaste. Good and easy to drink. It goes well with hearty dishes of Slavic and Saxon cuisine.

Products are supplied in containers of 0,5 liters at a price of 394 rubles.

Advantages

price

taste

quality

2. Soplica (Poland)

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Soplica

Total

4.7

This is the oldest alcohol brand in Poland. Depending on the species, various fruits and berries may predominate in taste. The line is very diverse. Here you can find both classic vodka and national tinctures.

After the merger of Soplica with the Cental European Distribution Corporation, production began to meet all European quality standards, and special embossing appeared on the bottles, which should exclude fake.

The cost, depending on the type, can vary from 372 to 1500 rubles.

Advantages

quality

variety of flavors

1. Nemiroff (Ukraine)

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Nemiroff

Total

5

Produced since 1992 under the control of the international holding of the same name. It is made from high-quality grain alcohol, spring water and natural additives.

Manufacturers use unusual marketing moves to strengthen their international positions. For example, in 2010, Nemiroff appeared in the video of the famous singer Lady Gaga, thanks to which the whole world learned about the brand.

All products are soft without foreign chemical odors. This is achieved by filtering fluids through a Precambrian mineral bed. Depending on the species, ginger, grains, honey, and anise may predominate in the taste.

Nemiroff is sold in bottles of 0,25, 0,5, 0,7 and 1 liters. The price, respectively, is 165, 354, 486 and 708 rubles.

Advantages

product variety

affordable price

quality

This list is not exhaustive. It included only those brands that were recognized as good in annual public opinion polls. Kazakhstan also produces high-quality vodka. Western Europe is also distinguished by good products. Minsk is famous for its distilleries.

The best vodka according to Roskachestvo

Roskachestvo conducts an annual analysis of vodka on the Russian market. A kind of top and rating is compiled so that consumers can know which brands meet international standards. The highest marks were received by:

Arkhangelsk Northern Exposure

3

Total

5.4

Roskachestvo experts make sure that products that are hazardous to health do not get on store shelves, so they periodically update the rating and include new brands there. All of them come with a quality mark.

The best vodka under 500 rubles

Up to 500 rubles is probably the most common alcohol on the Russian market. Not to say that it is always good, but popular – for sure.

Total

6.3

Among inexpensive brands of vodka, there are also suitable options.

The best vodka under 1000 rubles

This is a good quality segment. It is designed for people who are willing to spend a little:

Snowy owl classic

6.5

Total

7.7

Here you can find quality vodka at an affordable price.

The best vodka up to 2-3 thousand

Such vodka is taken for special occasions, as well as a good gift:

The legend of the Kremlin in a gift box

9

Askaneli Brohers Premium

8.5

Total

7.5

The choice here is huge. Moreover, in this price segment, you can find goods from both Russian and foreign manufacturers.

The best vodka under 5000 rubles

This is a premium class niche designed for a solid buyer who is ready to spend big money on vodka:

Total

7

Here you can not be afraid of fakes, because manufacturers diligently take care of their reputation.

What vodka to take as a gift

Vodka has always been considered good, albeit a somewhat specific gift. However, if you give the cheapest bottle, then the person may not appreciate the good intentions of the donor.

Beluga Noble with caviar. This is an inexpensive but good gift set supplied by a famous company. Beluga approached the matter with a bit of imagination. In addition to directly good alcohol, there is an originally designed caviar bowl.

It can be preserved for many years, when alcohol is already drunk and forgotten. Rarely does anyone have a pleasant bonus as a keepsake that can decorate even the royal table.

Onegin in a gift box will definitely be able to surprise the hero of the day. In addition to a standard bottle and two faceted glasses, a volume with the famous work of A. S. Pushkin is included here. The gift is presented in a beautiful package that adds originality.

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Beluga Gold Line. This is a good premium vodka. The label here is made of an alloy of metals, and the cover is filled with sealing wax, as was done in past centuries. In order to be able to clean it quickly, a small hammer and a brush are included in the gift set.

There are also 3 decorated glasses in a leather package. The brand name of the company is fixed on the bottle, which after drinking can be left as a keepsake.

Koskenkorva Foraged is made in Finland. Before getting into the bottles, it is aged for six months in oak barrels, which is not typical for this type of alcohol.

Gift packaging is made in the form of a wooden box, and the bottle itself is original. Even a man, even a woman will be happy with such a present.

You can give any brand of alcohol, the main thing is that it be of better quality. It is recommended not to stop at the cheapest. Try buying organic vodka. You can combine several types of spirits, such as Minttu liqueur and spirits, to make cocktails.

Many, by the way, appreciate only domestic products. Give them at least a hundred Frances – all the same, our Stolichnaya will be the best for them. Here you should not even try to give something imported.

How to choose high-quality vodka – what to look for

Any alcotheque provides a good range of wine and vodka products. Because of this, inexperienced buyers may have problems with the choice. If you do not want to wake up in the morning with a sore head, then here are some tips.

In stores, anyone can get a fake. She will stand in a conspicuous place so as not to arouse suspicion. A surrogate can be identified by many criteria. Here you will have to pay attention to absolutely everything, from the quality of the packaging to the shade of the liquid.

From an alcoholic surrogate, you can get a serious blow to the body.

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The first thing that is recommended to pay attention to is the place of sale. It is better to buy any alcohol in large chain stores, and not in roadside stalls. Supermarkets care about their reputation, so they check the documents certifying the quality of incoming goods. It will be easier for them to file a claim.

In small retail outlets, the buyer may not even be given a check. Accordingly, it will be quite difficult to prove that the palenka was bought in this particular store, in which case it will be quite difficult. This applies to roadside cafes and other places where there is a large flow of people. It is unlikely that high quality alcohol will be sold here.

It is worth paying attention to the color of alcohol. It should be crystal clear without cloudy inclusions. There should be no sediment at the bottom. To check this, you need to turn the bottle over and hold it for a few seconds in this position. Next, look through the liquid at sunlight or a bright lamp.

The correct product after all these manipulations should not change the shade. If any suspended particles or cloudy inclusions appear in the liquid, this indicates that the alcohol has not been purified and there are impurities in it.

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Lid. If the product is good and produced at the factory in compliance with all technological processes, then the cap on it will not scroll or leak. It is better to completely opt for bottles with a little white dispenser. It is more difficult for underground workshops to fake such a design. Why – no need to explain.

The label can also say a lot about the legality of the product. It should be glued evenly, and all inscriptions should be well readable. Excise stamps are always present on factory products, giving the buyer complete information about the product.

From it you can find out the legal address of the manufacturing company, the composition, as well as the GOST according to which the product is made. The excise mark must be clean and not easily soiled.

However, fraudsters have learned to forge excise stamps well. Therefore, it is necessary not only to punch through information, but also to pay attention to the quality of paper and paint.

Unscrupulous manufacturers seem to be able to fake everything – even the Swedish Absolute, even the brand produced in the territory of the Republic of Yakutia.

The data on the lid and label must be identical. At this point, many counterfeiters make a mistake. Do not be lazy and check if the bottling date indicated on the cap and on the label match.

Well-known brands are fighting for their prestige and the health of customers with additional methods. For this, special protection methods are being developed that make counterfeiting difficult.

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These can be embossed signs on the bottle, coats of arms and other markers. Here, each letter or symbol can mean something different. Sometimes a digital code is applied to the label.

Some bottles have QR codes. This allows you to quickly read product information online. You just need to point the screen of your phone at it with the camera turned on. This solution provides additional reliability and gives an advantage in the fight against counterfeiting.

Quality can also be determined visually. To do this, you need to see on the manufacturer’s website what the original looks like, and then compare it with what is in your hands.

Any differences, even insignificant at first glance, such as the shape or features of the bottle and its individual parts, can save you from buying. If the price in the store differs by at least one ruble from the recommended one on the site, this is also a reason to think.

If all visual and informational criteria are in favor of the fact that the vodka is not fake, smell it before drinking. Factory products, for example, Bashspirt or Tatspirtprom, will have a specific smell of alcohol or natural additives.

But if the air smells of acetone, you should stop drinking. It’s better to just pour it out. Money is not so important here, health is much more valuable. 40% alcohol should also not burn and freeze. These are clear signs of a surrogate.

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How to drink vodka and what to eat

Vodka is an invariable attribute of any solemn event, be it a wedding or a birthday, especially in Russia. Many drink without thinking about any rules or norms, it has become so commonplace for a Russian person.

There are some recommendations, though.

Only one person should pour vodka at the table. It could be the host or one of the guests. During the entire feast, it is customary to “not change your hand.” That is, if someone has assumed this duty, he must fulfill it until the very end of the celebration, no matter what state he is in.

Vodka is poured in strict order. The first glass is poured to the owner or the dearest guest. Then the spill goes in a circle, clockwise. The pourer fills his glass last. This rule is considered a manifestation of good manners and respect for others.

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In many countries, before drinking, it is customary to say a good toast. These can be warm words to the host, the hero of the occasion, or just playful phrases designed to cheer up those gathered at the table.

Due to the fact that they are pronounced often, vodka is poured into small glasses of 50-70 grams. This allows you to drink a lot in one evening, but not get drunk. Traditionally, at least 3 minutes should pass between toasts, after which the next glass is drunk.

In order to improve the taste of vodka and make the alcoholic effect of it less rapid, it is customary to serve it chilled to a temperature of 4-12 ° C in a freezer or in a container with ice.

Some prefer to cool alcohol only in wells or natural reservoirs if there is a river or lake nearby, and some, on the contrary, like to heat alcohol.

Flavored alcohol is preferably served after it has cooled slightly below room temperature. This allows you to keep fruit or berry tones in the drink.

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Good vodka is traditionally drunk in one gulp. But this is a purely Russian custom, which is not supported in many countries. For example, in England or France, it is customary to savor and enjoy alcohol. To do this, it is poured into glasses up to 100 gr. and drink slowly.

Adherents of Russian culture to drink can be advised to take frequent breaths and exhalations before a sip. At informal feasts, the first glass is traditionally not eaten.

Alternatively, a piece of good rye bread is used, which is brought to the nostrils and sniffed for a few seconds.

Vodka is often poured into a shtoff. Bread kvass is put on the table along the way.

You shouldn’t downgrade. This is fraught with the fact that the next morning the head will hurt a lot.

Vodka can be both a snack and a drink. For the latter, berry fruit drinks, compotes and fruit juices are used. You can even dilute vodka with them. Drinking soda, even if it is non-alcoholic, is not recommended, because gas promotes the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream and accelerates intoxication.

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The best option is to dilute alcohol with good citrus juice. They can also reduce hangovers. It is strictly forbidden to drink alcohol along with energy drinks, especially to drink this combination every day.

In Russia, it is customary to have a snack after every glass of vodka drunk. Traditionally, it is customary to put pickles and sauerkraut on the table. However, the list of snacks does not end there. It is recommended to eat alcohol with hot dishes, gradually moving to cold ones. There are no clear recommendations here. It might even be a pepper.

A good option would be fish or pickled mushrooms. Do not snack on sugary foods or desserts. The glucose contained here promotes better absorption of alcohol and prolongs intoxication.

You can serve baked chicken, rabbit or lean pork. Great appetizer – grilled steaks. A good idea would be first courses. They will allow not only to drown out the alcohol notes in the mouth, but also to speed up the removal of alcohol from the body.

In Ukraine and in many places in Russia, bacon is eaten. It perfectly complements vodka and avoids a hangover the next day.

According to old traditions, the appetizer on the table is chosen by the owner of the house where the celebration takes place, or the guest in whose honor it is arranged. Asking the owner to eat something else is considered a manifestation of bad taste.

Conclusion

Vodka is considered a national Russian drink, however, it is also drunk with great pleasure in other countries. There are many high-quality brands of alcohol abroad, and there is a consumption culture that is different from the Russian one. What interesting traditions do you know?

Dear readers, remember that alcohol abuse harms your body. Take care of yourself!

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