Vodka originated in Eastern Europe and was first documented in Russia in the 9th century. It is a neutral spirit distilled from grain mash that has no flavor, aroma, or color. Vodka production involves fermentation of grains, distillation, rectification, and bottling. Some famous Russian vodkas include Stolichnaya and Moskovskaya. Smirnoff is a popular American vodka, while Absolut hails from Sweden. Flavored vodkas now exist, though some varieties containing natural flavors cannot be exported to the US due to health concerns.

1. VodkaVodka
Vodka is a neutral spirit made from theVodka is a neutral spirit made from the
fermentation and distillation of grain mashfermentation and distillation of grain mash
than rectified. It has no flavour, aroma,than rectified. It has no flavour, aroma,
colour etc.colour etc.

2. HistoryHistory
 Vodka originated in Eastern Europe. The nameVodka originated in Eastern Europe. The name
stemming from the Russian word 'voda' meaningstemming from the Russian word 'voda' meaning
water or, as the Poles would say 'woda.'water or, as the Poles would say 'woda.'
 The first documented production of vodka inThe first documented production of vodka in
Russia was in end of the 9th century,Russia was in end of the 9th century,
 The mentioning of first distillery at KhylnovskThe mentioning of first distillery at Khylnovsk
was about two hundreds years later as reportedwas about two hundreds years later as reported
in the Vyatka Chronicle of 1174.in the Vyatka Chronicle of 1174.
 Mid 15th century saw the first appearance of potMid 15th century saw the first appearance of pot
distillation in Russia.distillation in Russia.

3. Cont..Cont..
 In the 18th century a professor Theodore LowitzIn the 18th century a professor Theodore Lowitz
of Stof St. Petersburg. Petersburg discovered a method ofdiscovered a method of
purifying alcohol using charcoal filtration.purifying alcohol using charcoal filtration.
 DuringRussian Revolution Russian vodka-DuringRussian Revolution Russian vodka-
makers emigrated, taking their skills and recipesmakers emigrated, taking their skills and recipes
with them.with them.
 One such exile revived his brand in Paris, usingOne such exile revived his brand in Paris, using
the French version of his family name - Smirnoff.the French version of his family name - Smirnoff.
 Vodka’s mix ability led to its huge and ever risingVodka’s mix ability led to its huge and ever rising
popularity- Mosco Mule and Bloody Marypopularity- Mosco Mule and Bloody Mary

4. Production ProcessProduction Process
MANUFACTUREMANUFACTURE
FERMENTATIONFERMENTATION
DISTILLATIONDISTILLATION
RECTIFICATIONRECTIFICATION
BOTTLINGBOTTLING

5. Russian VodkaRussian Vodka
Stolichnaya –Stolichnaya –
Commonly seen brandCommonly seen brand
in United States.in United States.
Moskovaya – generallyMoskovaya – generally
seen in Canada.seen in Canada.
StoliStoli
MoskovskayaMoskovskaya
StolishnayaStolishnaya

6. US VodkaUS Vodka
 SmirnoffSmirnoff
 Smirnoff de czarSmirnoff de czar
 PopovPopov
 ReiskaReiska
 Gilbey’sGilbey’s
 KamchalkaKamchalka
 Gordon’sGordon’s
 WolfschmidtWolfschmidt
 Ever clear (190Ever clear (19000
US proof) – considered to beUS proof) – considered to be
the strongest vodka produced in the world.the strongest vodka produced in the world.
 Tvarski Double Vodka (160Tvarski Double Vodka (16000
US proof)US proof)

7. Vodka from other CountriesVodka from other Countries
 Absolut (Swedish)Absolut (Swedish)
 WyborowaWyborowa
(Poland)(Poland)
 Suntury (Japan)Suntury (Japan)
 Great wall (China)Great wall (China)
 Finlandia (Finland)Finlandia (Finland)

8. Flavoured VodkaFlavoured Vodka
Zubrovka-The vodka isZubrovka-The vodka is
steeped with buffalo grasssteeped with buffalo grass
(Baisin) and each bottle(Baisin) and each bottle
contains a blade of buffalocontains a blade of buffalo
grass in it. Regrettably allgrass in it. Regrettably all
these vodkas are not exportedthese vodkas are not exported
to USA as scientists haveto USA as scientists have
proved that the grass containsproved that the grass contains
a chemical (coumarin), whicha chemical (coumarin), which
causes liver cancer, but thecauses liver cancer, but the
vodka minus grass is found invodka minus grass is found in
USA markets.USA markets.

9. OkhotnichyaOkhotnichya
Hunter’s vodkaHunter’s vodka
seasoned withseasoned with
meadow grass andmeadow grass and
honey. It is aromatichoney. It is aromatic
and spicy. Theand spicy. The
aristocrats of czaristaristocrats of czarist
Russia to celebrate aRussia to celebrate a
successful hunt theysuccessful hunt they
use to drink thisuse to drink this
vodka.vodka.

10. BlavodBlavod
 This is BLACK COLOURThis is BLACK COLOUR
vodka produced by Markvodka produced by Mark
Dorman of HaymanDorman of Hayman
Distillary London. It isDistillary London. It is
flavoured with herbflavoured with herb
called CACHTEAU,called CACHTEAU,
found in East Africa,found in East Africa,
West Africa and SouthWest Africa and South
Africa. It is triple pot stillAfrica. It is triple pot still
distilled and bottled at 80distilled and bottled at 80
US proofUS proof

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 Pieprzowka – This is 70 proof vodkaPieprzowka – This is 70 proof vodka
made in Russia by infusing red, whitemade in Russia by infusing red, white
and black pepper in vodkaand black pepper in vodka
 Limohnaya – lemon flavouredLimohnaya – lemon flavoured
 Chesnochnaya –GarlicChesnochnaya –Garlic
 Kurrant -Black currentKurrant -Black current
 Winniak -Aged for 5 yrs in wine barrelsWinniak -Aged for 5 yrs in wine barrels
 Citron- Citrus fruitsCitron- Citrus fruits