White vodka: history, review, types, interesting facts

Alcohol with a “gentle” primordially Russian name is one of the leaders in the Russian alcohol market.

Belenkaya consistently ranks among the top ten domestic vodka brands and is highly popular with consumers. The young brand (produced since 2001) received the title of “Product of the Year” four times.

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History of the brand

Vodka “Belenkaya” belongs to the product portfolio of PC “Beluga Group” (formerly known as “Synergy”), which is engaged in the production and distribution of strong alcohol.

The company was founded in 1999 and already in the early 2000s entered the foreign market, in 2010 it became one of the top three Russian alcohol leaders, reaching significant production volumes (140 million liters).

The company owns 6 large Russian factories producing vodka, absinthe, cognac, brandy, liqueurs, balsams and other spirits.

Beluga Group closely cooperates with well-known foreign corporations: William Grant & Sons, Camus Cognac House, Bacardi, Meguel Torres SA, etc.

Belenkaya vodka was first produced at the Traditions of Quality factory, which became part of the company in 2007.

Since 2007, TK has been one of the top ten distilleries in the country. Moreover, the Belenkaya brand remains the most popular and recognizable brand of the plant.

Interesting Facts

For the production of the famous premium vodka, a unique purification technology is used: the drink passes through 13 meters of a carbon filter, as a result of which it acquires an exceptionally mild taste and delicate aroma.

The quality of “Belenkaya” not only meets the requirements of GOST, but exceeds them. These standards are observed by all factories of the company that produce a popular product.

In particular, the content of fusel oils in Belenkaya Lux vodka is no more than 1,6 mg mg / dm³ (according to GOST – up to 5), acetaldehyde – no more than 2,5 (according to GOST – 3), esters – 0,5 ( according to GOST – up to 5).

Species overview

The main line of the popular brand is 3 elite vodkas:

  1. White Classic

    Produced from grain alcohol of the “Lux” category. Purified natural water gives it softness and exceptional transparency, the inclusion of a small amount of natural honey makes the aftertaste even more delicate.

    Available in different volumes from 0,1 to 1 liter.

  2. Belenkaya Lux

    In addition to high-quality alcohol of the “Lux” class, the recipe includes a natural infusion of oatmeal, which imparts softness and lightness to the drink.

    This product is a benchmark for vodkas in its category. Volume options: 0,25L, 0,5L, 0,7L and 1L.

    In addition to the traditional version, it is also available in an updated design with chasing elements on the cap and volumetric decor on the bottle.

  3. White Golden

    Produced on the basis of wheat alcohol of the category “Alpha” of a high degree of purification. Also included in the composition is rice and raisin infusion.

    The product has an exceptionally mild taste and delicate aroma. Volume options: 0,5 l, 0,7 l and 1 l.

In addition to traditional versions, the brand produces limited editions in half-liter bottles:

  1. White Voronaya

    Differs in even more thorough cleaning (filtering is carried out through 21 meters of carbon filter) and original black packaging.

    The composition includes wheat alcohol “Alpha”, natural drinking water and wheat infusion, which give the drink a soft, deep taste and pleasant aroma.

    The drink is 5 times higher than the quality of GOST.

  2. White Lux Khaki

    It draws attention with an unusual design in camouflage colors with patterns in the form of silhouettes of horses.

    Ideal gift for a man.

  3. Belenkaya Lux New Year

    An annual holiday version released since 2015 on New Year’s Eve.

The strength of all series is traditional – 40%.

Relevance: 06.07.2019

Tags: vodka, mash, moonshine

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