Vodka: rating by quality. The best vodka in Russia. Roskachestvo named the best vodka in Russia What determines the quality of vodka and how to determine it

20.11.202027.05.2017

As you know, vodka in the world is one of the most consumed alcoholic beverages in almost all countries. Until relatively recently, such drinks were not evaluated internationally. Good vodka or bad - everyone determined for himself. But today you can see the official ratings of vodka, although you may not agree with some of the conclusions.

How vodka is evaluated in international competitions

Probably not worth saying that today in the world you can find a huge number of products of this type. There are so many names of vodka products that not a single rating agency will simply count them.

Some people think that names like “Royal” or “Royal vodka” are already the key to success and popularity. Alas, it is not. Firstly, aqua regia in the usual sense is a mixture of concentrated nitric and sulfuric acids in a ratio of 1:3. And secondly, the name can be anything simple, and the quality is the highest. On the other hand, today one can meet royal vodka intended for drinking. It is a cocktail and is prepared on the basis of ordinary vodka, dessert vermouth, pepper and orange tincture.

But now for the evaluation. As a rule, in all international tasting competitions, vodka brands are evaluated according to several criteria: aroma, taste, transparency, aftertaste, appearance bottles, etc. Frankly speaking, our person cannot understand why a bottle is involved in the evaluation, because the main thing is not what is outside, but what is inside.

It is this moment that raises great doubts, since today you can find expensive brands of vodka like "OVAL Swarovski Crystal" in a bottle of gold, trimmed with stones. It is clear that its cost is about 7 thousand dollars, and only because of the golden bottle.

What determines the quality of vodka and how to determine it

Vodka is a mixture of alcohol and water, and these two components can immediately be noted that affect its quality. As a rule, rectificate and pure artesian water are used in production, although low-quality products can be found anywhere.

In addition, the content of fusel oils and other impurities is directly related to quality. Many unscrupulous manufacturers even add sulfuric acid to increase the strength of the drink!

At home, by the way, checking the quality of alcohol or vodka is quite simple. To do this, you can use the usual potassium permanganate. How faster alcohol or vodka turns potassium permanganate (much less than five minutes), the worse the product.

You can do it even easier. Just shake a bottle of vodka. If large bubbles form in it, then the product is of poor quality. If the bubbles are small (barely noticeable) and rise upward like a snake, then the vodka is good. Finally, the easiest option: put the vodka in the freezer for a couple of hours. If the appearance of ice is noticeable, then this is not vodka, but do not understand what. The water freezes and low-quality alcohol remains. Moreover, in modern production double distillation is often used, and with this technology, this effect should not be observed.

World ranking (TOP-15): top five

Good vodka is not always expensive. This is proven by world rankings. What is most interesting is that in the ratings of different countries, the positions of vodkas can vary greatly.

For example, Smirnoff is recognized as the best-selling vodka in the world, followed by Absolute and, surprisingly, Nemiroff.

Of the Russian varieties in sales abroad, Stolichnaya vodka is the leader. What is most interesting is that it is recognized by almost all the world's leading rating agencies in this area.

However, according to the data of absolutely all sources for a comprehensive assessment, the best vodka today is the French brand Gray Goose, which is made with as many as five distillations. According to analysts' forecasts, it has every chance to push out competitors in terms of sales.

Second place is occupied by the Russian vodka "Crystall", followed almost without a break by the Polish brand "Krolewska". In fourth place is firmly established and one more Russian brand- vodka "Yuri Dolgorukiy" ("Youri Dolgoruki"), and the well-known Finnish vodka "Finlandia" closes the top five leaders.

Interestingly, Kristall vodka uses not only high-quality alcohol and water, but also a special additive to soften the taste (regulate acidity) in the form of malic acid. In its production, a special carbohydrate module called Alcosoft is also used. Vodka "Stolichnaya" is produced according to the classical technology, which has been worked out to a high degree, which has allowed this brand to become one of the most popular in the world.

World ranking (TOP-15): second five

The second five are less popular and good vodka. By downgrading, the places here are distributed as follows: Russian vodka "Jewel of Russia", Dutch "Vincent", "Rain" (USA), "Ketel One" of Dutch production and the English brand "3 Olives".

Note that even good vodka from Holland and England is presented here, although these countries do not differ in special consumption of vodka products (except for whiskey in the UK), since here we are talking more about the consumption of beer and its varieties.

World ranking (TOP-15): third five

It is clear that one can disagree with such a rating, because good vodka that is not included in the "Top 15" is found in any country in the world. Nevertheless, based on these data, one can immediately see that Russian and Dutch manufacturers are leading in production and quality. True, it is worth noting here that Russia is more focused on the domestic market, while Holland is more focused on the external one.

The best vodka

As is already clear, the French brand "Grey Goose" is recognized as the best vodka. But do not forget that if such a rating were compiled, say, in Russia, Ukraine or Belarus, then it could undergo significant changes.

In addition, if you look at the price difference, many of us will simply not afford a French drink. But Russian and Ukrainian varieties are relatively inexpensive (price for the same volume). Yes, and one can also argue about taste here, because our people prefer, so to speak, the classics, and all these inventions with a softening of taste are absolutely useless to them.

The most unusual and expensive vodka

Now let's dwell on the most unusual varieties of vodka. One from Swarovski has already been mentioned. Among the most expensive vodkas, it is worth noting the Belver Bears brand, which became the official attribute of the Cannes Film Festival in 2014. Its price is about 7 thousand 250 US dollars.

But perhaps the most unusual are drinks such as "Russo-Baltique" with a cost of 740 thousand dollars and "DIVA", which is sold at a price of 1 million dollars. In the first case, the price is due to the fact that the cork of the bottle is made of yellow and white gold, and an SUV is attached to it when buying. In the second case, the price rises due to the fact that precious and semi-precious stones are added to vodka during bottling.

But all records will be broken by a more expensive version of Russo-Baltique vodka, the bottle of which is packaged in a 30-cm bulletproof glass, the cork, as expected, is made using white and yellow gold, and the purchase includes an SUV with gold wheels. The price of this product has not yet been reported, but you can imagine how much such a drink will cost.

Outcome

In general, the choice of vodka, of course, depends on the taste preferences of the buyer himself and his ability to pay. Nevertheless, many manufacturers in the post-Soviet space today offer a fairly high quality product at a relatively low price. Naturally not worth buying cheap vodka handicraft or a fake of some world brand. It is not known how the consumption of such a product may end. In addition, there is an unofficial system in the world, which clearly states that such and such vodka in the domestic or foreign market costs at least so much and so much. That is why even the well-known vodka in a beautiful bottle is not worth taking at a deliberately low price.

cost and quality characteristics products were taken into account by the Russian State Quality System when compiling the rating table, in which good quality and not carrying a health hazard (but, again - in moderation!) vodka. So it is possible to stop the “near-scientific” disputes of tipsy men on the topic of “very-most” vodka. And it makes no sense to check it with your own liver, everything necessary, in accordance with the requirements for this kind of research, has already been done for us by Roskachestvo specialists.

The research results are quite "fresh" - from December last year. And the results are very encouraging, because almost all the samples taken for research (49 brands of 34 manufacturers) turned out to be in full compliance with the quality that is required for this product.

For the production of "darling", as its admirers affectionately call vodka, only food-grade rectified ethyl alcohol is used. At the same time, its varieties must be produced from raw materials. food purpose and properly cleaned.

Alcohol "alpha" - from such cereals as rye, wheat, or a mixture of these cereals is used in different proportions. In this case, the presence of methyl alcohol is possible - not more than 0.003% of the total volume of alcohol.

Cereals are also used to produce luxury alcohol. It is allowed to use one type, as well as mix with potatoes, the content of which in the mixture should not exceed 35%. The indicators for the content of methanol are similar - only an extremely small amount is allowed, the maximum rate is 0.003%.

Note. In our country, for the production of premium and super-premium vodka, rectified ethyl alcohol "alpha" or "lux" is used.

Alcohol "extra" also refers to grain alcohols. For its production, wheat or rye, corn, triticale are used. In "extra" there can be no more than 0.02% methanol.

"High Purity" This alcohol is produced from a variety of raw materials of plant origin - all products of agricultural enterprises are used, such as grain, potatoes, sugar beets, etc., and the use of waste generated during the production of sugar is also allowed. Methyl alcohol (methanol) is allowed up to 0.03%.

The quality of alcohols is most important

Experts have given priority to the quality of alcohols. They tried to find in them components that should not be present in alcohol. It was also investigated whether the amount of various substances necessarily present in alcohol (even in such alcohol as food, with a high degree of purification) does not exceed the permissible limit.

The experts made chemical and spectral analyzes of alcohol, their results were compared with the standard. First of all, they tried to identify the most dangerous elements for the body in alcohol.

To determine the nature of alcohol (food, technical) and the degree of purification, the examination determined the presence in the submitted samples of:

methanol ( methyl alcohol) - a substance that is deadly to humans, causing such serious damage to the body, internal organs that death is not ruled out;
acetaldehyde, which is contained in the largest quantities in technical alcohol and various liquids such as "Hawthorn". When drunk, this aldehyde becomes acetic acid burning the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract. Not only drinking acetic aldehyde, but even being in a room that is saturated with its vapors is fraught with blindness, lesions - sometimes irreversible - of the respiratory tract;
fusel oils, which are ester compounds that cause not only a severe hangover, but also lead to cirrhosis of the liver;
toxic elements from the chemical periodic table (lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury), which can get with low-quality grain or other plant materials. This poison must never be present in alcohol;
furfural is a by-product of fermentation. Science has already proven that furfural is toxic and capable of causing mutations in rats. It has also been proven that this substance leads to irritation of the skin and mucous membranes of humans. The final product - alcohol - will not contain furfural if properly carried out rectification;
crotonaldehyde, the detection of which will indicate the presence in the presented sample of denatured alcohol - a substance consisting of technical alcohol and gasoline. Used for the production of solvents.

As a result of thorough analyzes, it was found that none of the selected samples has deviations from the requirements for quality indicators, and the degree of purification of alcohols used to make vodka, which is indicated in the marking, corresponds to the values.

GOST for vodka

GOST 12712-2013 (“Special vodkas and vodkas. General technical conditions”) prescribes standards for vodka produced in the Russian Federation, as well as imported to Russia from abroad, guaranteeing its safety for consumption.

It is this GOST that regulates the indicators of the presence of various components in such strong alcoholic beverages, which are called vodka. The quality of alcohol and its organoleptics (requirements for smell, taste, softness), the presence of permissible additives, for example, extracts of plant origin, and other indicators are regulated. Finland, Belarus, Sweden and France supply the largest volumes of vodka to Russia.

I would like to pay special attention to the fact that in all these states alcohol is not divided, as it is done in the Russian Federation, into varieties, depending on the degree of its purification. And the requirements that apply to the quality of food alcohols are not so strict.

Vodka quality: product rating

Independent studies of involved experts determined the following parameters of the obtained samples of vodka:

how much alcohol corresponds to a certain GOST, adopted for a group of alcohols related to food; and also whether the degree of purification of alcohol is correctly marked;
to what extent the requirements for such indicators of water as its quality and hardness were met. At the same time, the presence of salts and micro-, macroelements was checked, which should not exceed the allowable amount. Sulfates, which give bitterness to vodka, should be completely absent.

It should be noted that not all of the presented samples managed to successfully pass this test. For example, Tomsk Standard vodka contained an increased amount of sodium and potassium, which is explained by the use of an ion exchange plant in the production process. "Parliament" is cleansed with milk, which, apparently, leads to an increased content in this vodka of such trace elements as magnesium and calcium, chlorides and sulfates.

organoleptic test means checking the presented samples of vodka by experts for aroma and taste, as well as aftertaste. The result was not surprising - only samples of those brands of vodka products that failed to cope with the “water test” were rated at 9 points in terms of taste. So, vodka "Tomsk Standard" was called by tasters too harsh and pungent in taste. The taste of bitterness present in the vodka "Parliament" was unpleasantly struck. In addition, this vodka was recognized as sharp in taste. Of course, one can talk about the subjectivity of sensations, excused by the fact that someone likes "vodyara" with a sharper taste, "burning". However, the opinion of specialists in their field, experts, cannot be ignored;
the samples of vodka did not disappoint with the strength and bulk - all the samples had a strength of 39.9-40 degrees. As for the “Parliament”, its strength even exceeded the prescribed 40 by one tenth of a degree. The filling also turned out to be in perfect order - each bottle of 0.5 liters contained at least 500 ml of vodka, often even with a “campaign”. So, bottles of vodka "Five Lakes" and "Honest", "Mirosha" contained not 500, but 510 ml each. "Great Lake" - 257 ml (instead of 250 ml) .;
the veracity of marketers was also confirmed by realities technological processes, - vodka is purified, as indicated on the labels, with 13-meter long carbon filters or with milk. Also, the statements of enterprises about the use of silver and platinum filters when purifying vodka are also true.

However, experts were skeptical about the allegations, which were attributed rather to marketing moves - that vodka was produced on water from Lake Baikal, from glaciers.

Experts have identified the best brands of vodka in Russia

Seven Russian-made vodkas were awarded with the domestic Quality Mark. According to the opinion of the expert group, leadership in the country is retained by:

"Moroshi" from alcohol "alpha". Mineral water - from Karelia, from Russian North LLC, natural honey or tincture of flax seeds is added;
"Pervak homemade wheat" produced by "Russian North". For the preparation of vodka, alcohol "lux" on wheat crackers is used, alcohol tincture is added sugar syrup and lindens;
"Permskoy Lux" produced by JSC "Permalko", on crackers;
"Russian North traditional", for the production of which "luxury" alcohol was used, as well as a tincture of honey and glucose, oatmeal;
"Solar village", in the production of which (LLC "LVZ Saransky") infusion is used rye malt and apple juice, sugar syrup;
"Absolute Horticia" from LLC "Rodnik and K". Alpha alcohol is used for production, an infusion of wheat flakes and sugar syrup is added;
"Tsar's original" (LLC "Group LADOGA") - it contains not only purified water and "luxury" alcohol, but also additives - natural linden honey and linden blossom infusion.

improved quality

Twenty-four items were rated "high quality" by the experts. As it was revealed in the course of laboratory studies, all these 24 brands of vodka not only meet the requirements of GOST, but also the requirements of the advanced standard from Roskachestvo.

High quality vodkas:

"Belebeevskaya classical" - OJSC "Bashspirt", alcohol "alpha", mineral water"Belebeevskaya 2";
"Belenkaya Lux" - LLC "Georgievsky",
"Bulbash special" with infusions of raisins and natural honey, oatmeal,
"Gosudarev Zakaz" of the same LLC. This vodka is flavored with sugar syrup and sesame seeds, raisins,
"Good Bear" of the same manufacturer. Infusions of sugar syrup and lime blossom are added to this vodka.

18 brands were boldly given the name of quality vodka.

It is important to note that for testing, samples were purchased from various retail outlets that have the appropriate license. Full information about the purchase made and all the parameters that were studied is presented on the official Internet resource of Roskachestvo.

Rating table by value

It is noteworthy that best taste, color and smell of vodka price categories from 230 to 775 rubles. Therefore, no one undertakes to argue that the high cost of vodka is an indicator of quality. Even vodka at a democratic price may well be competitive.

For example, "Pervak" worth 310 rubles. for a bottle of 0.5 l, it was awarded the “Quality Mark”, while the “Grey Goose” produced in France was not even included in any quality rating. This is despite the fact that the cost is 1554 rubles.

The head of the CIRA (Alcohol Market Research Center) in Russia, Vadim Drobiz, made a remark that could reassure not only all Russians, but also foreigners who prefer Russian-made vodka: studies of selected brands showed that they do not contain non-GOST alcohols or other additives, which may be harmful to health.

In addition, he stressed that the legal trade (which received a license for the sale of alcohol) is not engaged in the sale of "palenki" - a surrogate, poor quality vodka. No such facts were found. Although, of course, it is quite possible to run into "singed" vodka, purchasing it in pavilions, kiosks or from hands.

If you buy Russian-made vodka from reliable, licensed sellers, and drink it in moderation, then you can be sure of your health. Real domestic vodka again showed its impeccable properties.

There is probably no such person in the world who does not know what vodka is. The rating of this product among other strong alcoholic drinks is quite high.

Who drinks how much

It is human nature to compare certain facts and draw parallels. So, the well-known British magazine The Economist a couple of years ago conducted interesting studies that were devoted to the most popular strong alcoholic drinks, such as gin, rum, tequila, scotch and vodka.

Studies have confirmed that the most popular type is still vodka. The rating of its consumption in the context of countries also turned out to be quite expected. No one was surprised by the fact that most of the vodka is drunk in Russia. It turns out that a year per person on average accounts for 13.9 liters of this drink. This is a big number and worth thinking about. Indeed, in other countries this figure is much lower. For example, for Ukraine it is 7.7 liters, for Poland - 7.0, for Kazakhstan - 5.9, and for Germany - 0.9 liters.

Harm level

Many mistakenly believe that vodka is the most harmful drink. In fact, everything looks quite different. It turns out that there are drinks that hit the human body much harder than vodka. The rating of their danger on a ten-point hangover level scale is as follows:

Whiskey, brandy - 8.
Wine red and champagne - 7.
White wine - 6.
Beer - 4.
Vodka - 3.

An unusual picture? It turns out that everything is very simple. Scientists have determined that brandy and whiskey over a long exposure time accumulate a large amount of harmful substances that can poison the human body. And the ethanol contained, for example, in whiskey, is rapidly absorbed into the blood and reaches its maximum level in an hour. If you do not follow the norm, then the hangover will be simply cruel.

Beer, according to scientists, creates problems for the heart, intestines and, of course, the figure. In addition, it can create an imbalance of hormones. Vodka is the purest product. It contains no additives, flavors or colors. And if you do not overdo it with the quantity and do not mix it with anything, then the consequences will be minimal.

Which vodka is better

Until 2010, international expert commissions did not conduct research on which of the vodkas produced in different countries peace is better. American experts decided to fill this gap. They aim to establish the rating of vodka. As a result, ten best brands of this drink were singled out, which, according to the descending quality method, were arranged in the following sequence:

Gray Goose made in France.
Crystall. Products of the Russian plant "Crystal".
Krolewska Polish production.
Youri Dolgoruki, Russia.
Finlandia made in Finland.
Jewel of Russia - from Russia.
Vincent. Vodka from the Netherlands.
Rain made in the USA.
Ketel One, The Netherlands.
3 Olives made in England.

The compiled rating of vodka confirmed the unconditional leadership of France. Although many believe that this is a primordially Russian product, but in this case, the perfect selection of raw materials and five-fold purification with limestone make the quality of Gray Goose undeniable and still unattainable at the moment.

What do Russians love?

Yes, foreign goods are, of course, good, but the average buyer still focuses in his choice more often on a domestic manufacturer. This may be due to price difference or common trust. After all, our country is rich in both first-class raw materials and good specialists who are able to produce products of decent quality. According to research conducted in 2013, according to consumers, the rating of vodka in Russia is as follows:

"Capital".
Finlandia.
"Count Ledoff".
"Five lakes".
"Husky".
"Double Gold"
Saimaa.
"Firewood. Purified with birch charcoal.
"Talka".
"Baikal".

Positions were distributed between products depending on positive and negative customer reviews. The difference between these indicators became the starting point in determining the leader. The results show that vodka produced in Altai is the most popular. Everything is clear here, because the famous region has always been famous for its huge reserves of pure water and first-class grain.

Something that anyone can afford

Of course, not everyone can afford such vodka as Gray Goose. Its price ranges from 1500 to 1860 rubles. per 0.75 liter bottle. Therefore, Russian specialists from Krasnoyarsk conducted a tasting of vodka products in 2014 own production and foreign factories, the cost of which does not exceed 600 rubles.

12 samples were presented to the jury, from which the rating of the best vodka in the specified price segment was made. The local vodka "Yarich" was recognized as the best. She scored 9.63 points out of 10. The second was vodka from distant France "Aristoff", which got 9.54 points. In the third place of honor were two contenders: "Russian Standard" from St. Petersburg and "Saimaa" from Finland. Both of them received 9.43 points each.

Experts focused on such indicators as color, transparency, taste and aroma of the product. True, ordinary buyers do not quite agree with their opinion. Most ordinary people do not consider Yarich to be the best vodka. But experts probably know better.

Competition "Vodka of the Year"

Recently, it has become a good tradition to hold Product of the Year competitions in various industries. That is why leading experts from the CIS countries came together to determine what is the best vodka in Russia. Rating of candidates for the title " The best vodka 2015” determined 10 winners.

The undisputed leader was Sibalko vodka. She received a gold medal and a Grand Prix as a multiple winner. Next in order are Imperial Trust and Lemon Honey. These first three winners are indeed worthy of all praise.

Further, starting from the fourth place, the products are arranged in the following order: organic vodka Pure Dew, Black Diamond, Gulf Stream, Radamir, Selecta Lux, Haoma White, completes the top ten Gradus Zoloto. Drinks were evaluated by organoleptic indicators and noticeably pleased the jury. For example, everyone liked the original taste of Radamir. And the reason for this is the addition of raisin infusion, which is a branded feature of the product.

Down with fakes

Usually, experts determine the quality based on approved organoleptic indicators. These include color, appearance, taste and aroma. In addition, there are also physical and chemical criteria, which include strength, as well as the presence of accompanying alcohols, oils, esters and other elements in the product under study. But all this requires a real laboratory. But what about a simple buyer who makes a daily choice, standing in front of multi-tiered store shelves lined with numerous types of products? After all, it's not a secret for anyone that there are a lot of fakes on sale that can't be distinguished by sight. What to do in this case?

For starters, don't look at the price. The number of zeros does not at all indicate the quality of the product. If there is no familiar name among the rich assortment, then it is best to perform the simplest operation: pick up a bottle and turn it sharply counterclockwise. In this case, there can be two outcomes:

Small bubbles form, which settle on the surface and quickly disappear.
Large bubbles remain on the surface of the liquid for a long time.

For right choice the first option is preferred. And in the second case, you should not make a purchase. You need to remember this brand and never again for such a product.

Until recently, no one ranked the best vodkas in the world. Only in 2011, a company supplying vodka to the United States held a similar competition. Thanks to her efforts, we can name the best vodka in the world according to American consumers and experts. There are many Russian manufacturers on the list, but the championship went to the French brand.

The experts in this competition were representatives of the wine industry, professional tasters and ordinary consumers. Each brand was evaluated by 30-40 people. The points were given according to the following criteria: taste, aroma, clarity, mouthfeel and appearance of the bottle. The results of the competition will seem strange to many Russians, but do not forget that American experts and consumers were involved in compiling the rating, and their taste preferences differ in many ways from ours.

15 best vodkas in the world:

1. Gray Goose(France) - the winning vodka is made from selected grains of the French province of Cognac and water from the famous Gente spring. drink pass natural process limestone purification and five-time distillation in small batches. Experts believe that due to its high quality, in a few years the Gray Goose brand will become the best-selling vodka in the world.

Gray goose

(Russia) - a delicate vodka taste is achieved thanks to special additives. In production, only "Lux" class alcohol and a specially developed carbohydrate module "Alcosoft" are used. Malic acid acts as an acidity regulator.

vodka crystal

(Poland) - The best grains and water of Poland allowed the Krolewska brand to take third place. This vodka wowed experts with its sophisticated bottle design.

4. Youri Dolgoruki(Russia) – in preparation classic recipe making vodka. Consists of only the best ingredients and special additives to improve and soften the taste.

vodka Yuri Dolgoruky

(Finland) is a high-quality Finnish vodka with a balanced taste that has long conquered the American market.

vodka finland

6. Jewel of Russia(Russia) - made from alcohol of wheat crackers, also includes microscopic pieces of gold foil, fructose and lactose. Experts highly appreciated the non-traditional production technology.

Jewel of Russia

(Holland) - this vodka is made only in small batches from wheat and barley. It goes through two stages of distillation, which softens the taste of alcohol.

Vincent vodka

8. Rain(USA) - made from corn. Diamond dust and coal are used for filtration. This vodka has almost no taste.

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9. Ketel One(Holland) - Dutch vodka traditional way cooking.

Ketel One

10. 3 Olives(England) - the top 10 best vodkas are closed by the English brand, which showed good results.

3 Olives

11. Russian standard(Russia) - selected grain and water from lakes allowed the Russian Standard brand to take a high place in the rating.

vodka Russian Standard

12. Vox(Holland) - high-quality vodka based on the best spirits.

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13. Stolichnaya(Russia) - almost all our compatriots know about this brand of vodka, it does not need a separate introduction.

Almost any vodka is a native Russian drink, but not everyone can claim the status of national pride. Buying a cheap fake or low-quality, inexpensive vodka is unhealthy, expensive - it's pointless, because such alcoholic drink very often inferior to most goods in the budget segment. The price range of a good product ranges from 250-2000 rubles per 0.5 liter, but the price, as you know, is not yet an indicator of quality. For those who do not want to make a mistake in their choice, the Big Rating magazine has prepared an article “The best vodka in Russia, 2018 rating”, which includes the best examples of the alcohol industry according to the Russian quality system.

Producer: Omskvinprom LLC
Approximate cost: 405 rubles

Husky filtration at low temperatures gives the drink a purity of aroma and softness of taste. The aftertaste is pleasant, slightly sweet. To complete the whole palette of taste sensations, Husky vodka is recommended to be consumed chilled. The drink is ideal as an aperitif for hot dishes, as well as an accompaniment to meat, poultry or fish.

Producer: LVZ Saransky LLC
Average tasting score: 9.5 points
Approximate cost: 349 rubles

Smirnov No. 21 is an alcoholic drink made according to a unique family recipe of the Smirnov Trading House using modern technologies. The characteristic design of the bottle and the quality of the drink itself testify to belonging to a famous brand.

Vodka "Smirnov No. 21" is distinguished by its crystal clearness, mild taste and lack of alcohol smell, which makes it an indispensable ingredient in many cocktails. In its pure form, the drink is suitable for pickles, meat and fish dishes.

Producer: JSC Moscow Plant Kristall
Average tasting score: 9.5 points
Approximate cost: 325 rubles

Vodka "Stolichnaya" is a legendary alcoholic drink whose taste characteristics have been consistently excellent for more than half a century. The secret of the quality of vodka is the observance of the classical technology of purification with quartz sand and birch charcoal.

Thanks to its velvety taste, delicate aroma and the absence of foreign aftertaste, Stolichnaya vodka is drunk easily and with pleasure. A soft, pleasant drink with a refined aftertaste will ideally complement traditional Russian cuisine.

Producer: SORDIS LLC
Average tasting score: 9.5 points
Approximate cost: 259 rubles

Another primordially Russian product that has not lost its popularity since 1993. Vodka "Old Moscow" combines high quality and affordable price.

Although the alcoholic drink has a sharp, vigorous taste, it is surprisingly easy to drink. Vodka does not have a sweet aftertaste, and instead of a pronounced vodka smell, there is the aroma of fresh bread crust. A chilled bottle of Old Moscow vodka will perfectly complement the menu of hot and cold dishes, meat and fish, mushrooms and pickles.

Average tasting score: 9.5 points
Approximate cost: 345 rubles

Vodka Myagkov Silver is one of the leaders in the Russian vodka market. Consumers appreciate it for its extraordinary softness, pleasant classic vodka flavor, as well as the absence of dyes and food additives. The product owes its first-class organoleptic properties to the presence in its composition of natural raw materials, pre-softened natural water and a unique dynamic filtration technology.

Due to its purity and softness, Myagkov Silver vodka can be used for making cocktails or consumed neat with snacks and salads.

Vodka "Tsarskaya original"

Manufacturer: LADOGA Group LLC
Average tasting score: 9.5 points
Approximate cost: 508 rubles

This crystal-clear alcoholic drink is easy to recognize by the original corporate design of the bottle with heraldic symbols on it. The use of cosmetic glass for the manufacture of vodka containers prevents chemical reactions inside the bottle and preserves the organoleptic properties of alcohol.

The soft taste, delicate and pleasant aroma of vodka is due to a complex purification system with silver and coal. "Tsar's original" tastes incredibly good, especially when combined with salmon, trout and caviar.

Producer: LLC "Russian North"
Average tasting score: 9.5 points
Approximate cost: 310 rubles

Combining modern technology and centuries-old folk traditions, Pervak Homemade Wheat vodka remains one of the few alcoholic beverages whose slightly hazy color and pungent smell are the main advantages, not disadvantages.

The tart fresh taste of an alcoholic drink will be appropriate in combination with meat dishes and snacks.

Producer: JSC "Moscow Plant Crystal"
Average tasting score: 9.5 points
Approximate cost: 248 rubles

Vodka "Putinka" is truly soft and noble drink with exceptional taste and pure vodka smell. Created in 2003, the vodka brand initially relied on the popularity of the incumbent Russian Federation. At the moment, "Putinka" has already managed to earn its own status and is positioned as an alcoholic drink for spiritual gatherings in a friendly company.

Like most domestic alcoholic drinks, Putinka vodka is ideal for feasts with traditional Russian cuisine.

Producer: OOO "Georgievsky"
Average tasting score: 9.5 points
Approximate cost: 251 rubles

A transparent drink in an elegant bottle with protective signs will be the best decoration holiday table and harmoniously fit into any company. The composition of Belenkaya Lux vodka includes only natural products, and a 13-meter carbon filter and quartz sand bring the state of the alcoholic drink to the ideal. The product is environmentally friendly and does not contain GMOs.

A subtle sweetish flavor of the Belenkaya Lux vodka will help emphasize dishes of traditional Russian or Ukrainian cuisine.

Producer: JSC "Bashspirt" Russia
Approximate cost: 230 rubles

Vodka "Belebeevskaya classic" boasts a mild fresh taste, crystal clear and delicate vodka aroma. A special sophistication is given to the taste of an alcoholic drink ethanol the highest purification "Alpha" and mineral water from natural sources.

"Belebeevskaya classic" is a classic example of vodka of the middle price segment and, having a fairly mild taste and moderate alcohol smell, will help create a cozy friendly atmosphere at a feast of any kind.

Producer: JSC "Mariinsky Distillery"
Average tasting score: 9.6 points
Approximate cost: 775 rubles

The exclusive alcoholic product of the Mariinsky Distillery and one of the most successful and popular brands - Beluga vodka, has gained wide popularity not only in Russia, but also in most European countries. An alcoholic drink is produced from natural ingredients in an ecologically clean region of Siberia, so Beluga vodka is positioned by the manufacturer as a natural product.

After undergoing repeated filtration and “resting” for some time, Beluga acquires a subtlety of taste and freshness of aroma, similar to the sea breeze. It is clear that vodka of this quality should be drunk only with the most exquisite delicacies.

Producer: Russian Standard Vodka LLC
Average tasting score: 9.6 points
Approximate cost: 373 rubles

Vodka "Russian Standard" is an alcoholic drink whose recipe has remained unchanged since 1894 and was developed by D.I. Mendeleev. Modern technologies simplified and improved the manufacturing process. "Russian Standard" once again confirmed the status of a reference vodka, being in demand in the markets of more than fifty countries.

Glacier water, selected winter wheat and repeated filtration with birch charcoal are at the heart of the secret of creating a crystal clear drink with a characteristic vodka aroma and a taste of freshly baked bread. Although Russian Standard vodka is included in many cocktails, it is better to drink it in its pure form.

Producer: Ruza Blending Plant LLC
Average tasting score: 9.6 points
Approximate cost: 297 rubles

The classic Five Lakes vodka is made from the healing lake waters of the Siberian taiga and high-quality alcohol. The “living” water covered with legends is saturated with oxygen and silver, so it is carefully filtered, trying not to lose its unique properties. Even the vodka bottle has a wavy surface, symbolizing lake waters.

Five Lakes vodka, with its classic vodka taste and delicate aroma, goes well with hot and cold appetizers, pickles, meat and caviar.

Producer: OOO "Georgievsky"
Average tasting score: 9.6 points
Approximate cost: 255 rubles

Despite the status of a product of the budget segment, Gosudarev Zakaz vodka is not inferior in quality to more expensive products of the Russian alcohol market. Selected raw materials, having passed through a complex system of purification, silver filtration and freezing, turn into a transparent alcoholic drink with an elusive vodka aroma.

Drinking vodka "Gosudarev Zakaz" is easy and unconstrained, because it has a soft rich taste with sweetish notes. Such alcohol is not ashamed to put on the table even in front of the most demanding guests.

Producer: OOO LVZ Kristall-Lefortovo
Average tasting score: 9.6 points
Approximate cost: 305 rubles

Zimnyaya Doroga is a vodka with a traditional recipe and classical production technology. It consists of natural raw materials and is distinguished by high organoleptic characteristics. The uniqueness of the taste of an alcoholic drink is due to the addition of malt, which is clearly felt in the aftertaste of the drink.

The vodka flavor of "Winter Road" is pleasant and does not contain pronounced alcohol notes. The taste of the drink is soft and clean, and therefore goes well with any snack of meat and fish, as well as traditional dishes national cuisine.