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Koskenkorva – premium vodka comes from Finland. It is produced by Altia Group. In the European market, it ranks second in terms of consumption.
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What you need to know about Koskenkorva vodka
Production features
The main ingredients are crystal clear water, which is pumped from 6 pumping stations, and high-quality farm grain. Vodka distillation includes 250 stages.
Impact on nature
The husks from the grains are burned at their own bioenergy station. This is where energy comes from. This helped reduce carbon dioxide emissions by three times.
Benefits of production
The company’s products are not limited to alcohol. Residual crops are used for animal feed and starch. Carbon dioxide, which was discussed above, has found application in greenhouses. They grow vegetables for employees.
Vodka design
The label depicts the endless fields and barns that still dominate the village of Koskenkorva.
Awards
The drink received gold at the international competition in Los Angeles and several silver awards in 2017 and 2018 at The Vodka’s Master competition in the Scandinavian Vodka, Premium Vodka and Premium nominations.
How and with what to drink Koskenkorva vodka
Serve chilled to 10 degrees in old-fashioned glasses or use as an ingredient in cocktails. Try it with tonic instead of gin, for example. Can be diluted with Coca-Cola. Koskenkorva Lemon Lime Yarrow is suitable for shots.
The history of Koskenkorva vodka
1941 The Finnish alcohol monopoly Oy Alkoholiliike Ab bought the land from the Koskenkorva family, Jaakko and Elisabeth Koskenkorva. The Koskenkorva distillery was built on this land, where the first experimental distillation took place in the spring.
1941 The village of Koskenkorva prospered. The Finnish economy was recovering from a difficult war era. A completely new distillery was built in the settlement, and the first experimental distillation took place in the spring.
1953 Koskenkorva’s first product, Koskenkorva Viina, is on the market. It can be used in mixed drinks or as chilled schnapps. It became the most popular alcohol in Finland in 1960. Even today, it is Finland’s best-selling spirit brand.
At first, Koskenkorva was distilled from potatoes, but soon it was replaced by barley, which grew well in the coastal fertile fields. During the short summer months, barley was stored in granaries so that its supply would last through the long and harsh winter.
In Koskenkorva, the craft of barley cultivation has been passed down from generation to generation. All those who grow the crop today proudly carry their special knowledge of specific barley varieties, such as Caarle and Elmery, from which quality vodka is made.
1990 The people of Koskenkorva have discovered that their own vodka has become not only a national favorite, but may be of interest all over the world. There are new variations in size and taste.
A new product was introduced to the market – Koskenkorva Salmiakki. It was a mixture of Koskenkorva and salted liquorice, a very popular type of candy among Finns. Soon the new product was banned. Reason: It sold too well.
The fame of Koskenkorva continued to grow. In the village of Koskenkorva, life went on as before. Barley grew in vast fields, the river still flowing past the distillery and neighboring farmhouses. The Ostrobothnia region of Finland is known for its no-nonsense culture. The village was and remains inhabited by hardworking, simple-hearted and honest people. And this nature is repeated in the product.
Today: Koskenkorva vodka is available in many countries, and you can even find it in the US and on the shelves of Marks & Spencer stores in London. It is exported to 30 countries of the world.
Types of vodka Konskenkorva
Original, 40%
Classic vodka is made from the finest natural ingredients. Local barley, pure spring water and a continuous distillation process create one of the softest and purest vodkas in the world. Made in the village of Koskenkorva.
Blueberry Juniper, 37,5%
Combines the aromas of the unique Scandinavian forests. The smell of blueberries harmonizes with juniper. Together they reveal the very essence of the northern forests.
Lemon Lime Yarrow, 37,5%
Natural lemon and lime flavors are combined with yarrow extract from Hämeenkure, Finland. Yarrow is a flowering plant that gives this vodka a light herbal note and refreshes the fresh citrus taste.
Rasberry Pine, 37,5%
On the palate, a well-balanced combination of sweet ripe raspberries and spicy pine buds. Wild raspberries grow in Scandinavian forests, often pine forests. They became the inspiration for this fragrance.
Barrel sauna, 37,5%
The idea to create this look arose from the heat of an old sauna in a manufacturing village. The vodka has been aged in oak barrels, where it has received a subtle bourbon flavor with resinous and smoky undertones.
Foraged, 40%
Limited premium version of barley-based drink. Aged in barrels. Infused with the best selected local plants to give the impression that the vodka is straight from the Finnish forest.
Ginger, 21%
A novelty in the Koskenkorva assortment, a combination of real ginger and original vodka. Fresh and slightly sweet ginger taste. It has less sugar than standard liquor.
How to distinguish original Koskenkorva vodka from a fake
The cork has the shape of a cap, made of wood.
The container is oblong, the neck is small, the bottom is sunken.
The label shows a field in pastel shades, the name of the brand, the date 1953, the country from which the product is shipped.
The price is high, cheaper than a thousand rubles per bottle can not be found.
Relevance: 14.04.2020
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