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The name of vodka Yeltsin (Jelzin) is associated for most consumers with Russia, namely with the name of one of its presidents, but oddly enough it is produced by a French manufacturer – Les Grands Chais de France.
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The history of Yeltsin vodka in brief
The company was founded by Joseph Helfrisch in 1979 in Petersbach, France. The main activity of the company is the production and distribution of French wines.
In 1991, the company decided to expand the range of the company, against the backdrop of the establishment of political relations between Western European countries and Russia.
The marketing department suggested that vodka would be in high demand if its name was associated with the name of the Russian president. As a result, Boris Yeltsin signed a document allowing the import of foreign alcohol into the Russian Federation.
Yeltsin brand vodka is exported to over 75 countries.
It is known that from 1991 to 2017, more than 16 million Yeltsin cases were sold on the alcohol market.
Types of vodka Yeltsin
Yeltsin Vodka
Clear-colored vodka with a moderate bready taste and a sweetish astringent aftertaste of meadow herbs with a slight pepperiness.
The aroma of the drink is vodka and not intense. Ideal with appetizers of caviar and smoked salmon.
Yeltsin Lemon Vodka
Vodka with a fresh taste without the harsh aroma of alcohol. The taste is soft with touches of lime and lemon.
It is excellent to drink as an independent drink, and also harmonizes in cocktails.
Yeltsin Black currant Vodka
It has a pronounced aroma of ripe berries and blackcurrant leaves with a long aftertaste of chocolate notes.
Yeltsin Strawberry Vodka
Vodka is transparent in color with a pronounced taste of strawberries.
It has the aroma of berry caramel and confectionery sweetness.
Jelzin Vanilla Vodka
A drink with a fragrant bouquet with vanilla and balsamic hints.
The taste is bright creamy vanilla.
The assortment of the Jelzin trademark also includes liqueurs with various flavors, with a strength of 16,6%.
How to distinguish fake Yeltsin vodka from the original
The bottom of the bottle has a thickening and expansion, which makes the container stable with a tap-dispenser.
On the neck of the bottle there is a relief inscription: “B. Jelzin.
All inscriptions on the label are made in French with an even font.
Vodka has a low viscosity, when the product is turned over, droplets of the drink should flow down the wall.
How to properly serve vodka
The procedure for serving this vodka should be treated with special trepidation and respect. The drink is cooled to tempera from 0 to 5 ℃ and poured into small glasses.
Vodka can be taken as an independent product, or in combination with snacks such as cheeses, cold cuts, and fruits. With the help of Jelzin vodka, you can create various cocktails.
Interesting Facts
To produce vodka under the trademark “Jelzin”, the manufacturer needed Yeltsin’s permission to use his surname in the brand name.
The drink won 2 silver medals at the International Wine & Spirit Competition and another silver medal at The Lyon International Competition.
Jelzin vodka has a strength of 37,5% and this is explained by the fact that this figure corresponds to the minimum values of vodka according to EU standards.
Vodka of this brand has in its assortment not only glass containers, but also a tetra pack with a tap, which makes it convenient to transport the drink.
Relevance: 24.02.2020
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