Rating of vodkas of 2015

Vodka is a traditional Russian drink. This is not surprising - the Slavs knew a lot about strong drugs. From time immemorial in the territory of today's Russia people cooked kvass, wine, mead, braga. The term "vodka" began to be applied closer to the XX century, and before that the drug was called wheaten or some other wine.

From the history of creating vodka

Alcohol was obtained during the experiment by Italian or Arab alchemists. They have made many discoveries in search of a philosopher's stone. Whatever it was, the first mention of vodka is contained in the Vyatka chronicle of the 12th century. Although many researchers are sure that they brewed strong drinks long before this written mention.

Widely used the term "vodka" only in the XIX century. This is not surprising: even in the XVI century in Moscow was opened the first "tsar's tavern" - an analogue of the modern bar. Here, visitors tried different strong drinks, but the most popular was Russian vodka. Over the centuries, the government monopolized distilling, then taxed this industry, then struggled with total consumption of alcohol, it made production "strong" exclusive privilege of the nobility. Under Catherine II, every landlord producer produced his own brand of vodka. The competition was huge, and the quality of the product was excellent. In those days, the official rating of vodka was not one, but nonetheless anise and pepper drinks were valued above the rest.

Competition between spirits

Vodka was produced not only in Russia - on other continents this drink also acquired its connoisseurs. The Swedish vodka "Absolute", which for a long time was the world leader, does not miss its positions even now. It's no wonder that the Americans created the competition between the best spirits of the world: they are famous for their ability to make objective ratings. The first such consumer survey was conducted in 2011 by a company that imports vodka in the United States.

Following their western friends introduced this practice in Russia and the CIS countries. Every year, already proven manufacturers and newcomers of the industry exhibit their product at the trial of an independent jury.

Top 10 World Winner

To compose a world ranking of vodkas, the applicant company among the spirits gathered the best representatives of the wine industry, professional tasters and ordinary consumers. Each product was evaluated by 30-40 people. Among the criteria that had to be evaluated were the aroma, taste, transparency, aftertaste. In the top ten were both eminent brands and newcomers.

"Gray Goose" - vodka from the French province of Cognac - received the highest reviews of consumers and experts.

Silver and bronze received the Russian brand "Crystall" and the Polish trademark "Krolewska". The fourth was Russian vodka, prepared according to the classic recipe - "Youri Dolgoruki". The top five world leaders are the finest Finnish vodka "Finlandia". The sixth position was taken by the brand from Russia "Jewel of Russia" - the tasters highly appreciated the original method of cleaning and the recipe. The seventh was the Dutch vodka "Vincent Van Gog". The eighth was the US brand "Rain" - high quality corn vodka. On the ninth position - producer of vodka "Ketel One" from Holland. In the top ten leaders came the brand from England "3 Olives".

Vodok Rating 2015 in Russia

Domestic colleagues decided to keep up with their western neighbors and held their rating of vodka. On it products of only domestic marks were estimated. At the competition of alcoholic beverages, seven categories were assigned to the assessment of fire water. The opening of the year was: organic vodka "Clean Dew", "Russian Peppers Decor", "Thaw Natural" and "HEAVEN ICE". In the category of super premium segment, the winners were "Honey with lemon", "Imperial Trust", "Clean dew" and "SIBALCO". In the category of premium segment, such brands as "Black Diamond", "Radamir", "Gulf Stream", Selecta Lux, "Haoma WHITE", "Gradus Premium" were marked.

In the category "Sub-premium segment" gold was awarded to the "Glittering frost of the Arctic", "Sormovskaya lyrical history" and "Sormovskaya Lux", "Morosh", "Polar Urals". In the category "Average price segment" won "Sibiryachka", "Evening Altai", "Smell of snow", "Siberian order" and "Match". The category "People's segment" singled out the brands "Invigorating", "According to the grammule" and "Count Ledoff". In the nomination "Special vodka" gold was given to "Haoma original", "Frost", "Pervak special double distillation."

A huge number of prize-winners says that the alcohol industry of Russia is experiencing its heyday. Each year new names appear, paying special attention to the quality of the product and the original recipes. Of course, do not forget that the first place in the ranking is vodka, the price of which is often above average.

The most purchased vodka in the world

Despite the rating indicators, the British brand "Smirnoff" remains the most purchased vodka. The second position in the world ranking is taken by the Ukrainian trade mark "Khlebny Dar". The third place belongs to the vodka "Absolut" from Sweden. The fourth place is the "Green Mark" from Russia. The fifth and sixth place in the world rating was taken by brands from Ukraine - "Nemiroff" and "Khortytsya". The Polish brand "Czysta de Luxe" took the seventh stage of the rating. The three final lines of the list were shared by brands from Russia and Belarus - "Five Lakes", "Crystal" and "Belenkaya."

Proven Manufacturers

Despite the ratings and competitions held among alcoholic beverages, the tastes of consumers on different continents are radically opposite. Each country prefers its alcoholic beverage and yet the most popular are the proven brands that have proved themselves over many years.

Such manufacturers include the Finnish brand "Finlandia". The product of this brand is distinguished by its excellent taste, and all thanks to the recipe. Vodka is made on the basis of barley and pure spring water. Initially, the Russian, and now the English brand "Smirnoff" earned recognition of consumers around the world, and all thanks to quality. "Absolut" was released for the first time in 1879, and since then the product from Sweden has become a favorite alcoholic drink in many countries of the world.