Stolichnaya
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| Type | Premium vodka |
| Proof | 40-100 |
| Manufacturer | FKP Soiuzplodimport |
| Country of Origin | Russia |
| Introduced | 1901 |
| Related products | Kubanskaya, Pyatizvyozdnaya, Rodnik |
Stolichnaya (Russian: Столичная: "capital (vodka)", stress on "lich" pronounced like "teach") is a Russian vodka produced from wheat and rye grains in Tambov a town located in the Black Earth Region of Russia. This region has long been known as the bread-basket of Russia and has a long history of growing grain and vodka production. It's this blend of grain that gives Stolichnaya its spicy finish, something particular to Russian vodkas.
Artesial well water is added to these grains to begin the fermentation which takes about 60 hours. Once fermemtation is complete the resulting liquid is distilled four times to a strength of 96.4% ABV. This spirit, is then diluted to bottling strength with more artesial well water which ultimately gives the vodka its smoothness. Finally it's filtered through quartz sand, then activated charcoal, and finally through woven cloth. It is affectionately called Stoli (столи).
Stolichnaya has its origins in the Moscow State Wine Warehouse No. 1 which was opened in 1901 by the authorities to ensure higher quality vodka production. Since 2001, Stolichnaya trademark has been an object of a dispute between the SPI Group and the government of Russia.
The brand's logo features the words "Stolichnaya vodka" in gold cursive script, over a drawing of a former Moscow landmark, the Hotel Moskva, where Stalin once stayed and the site of one of the first Metro stations in the capital.
The long-running "Britcom", Absolutely Fabulous, used 'Stoli' in combination with 'Bolli' for a mixer, which was consequently drunk by the lead characters, Patsy Stone and Eddy Monsoon.
After the breakup of the Soviet Union Stolichnaya vodka continued to be produced for export in several of the ex-Soviet republics, including Kazakhstan and Ukraine. The bottles retained their Soviet-era labels. [1]
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[edit] Varieties
- Stolichnaya 75 proof (red label)
- Stolichnaya 80 proof (cristall or gold)
- Stolichnaya 100 proof (blue label)
- Stolichnaya Elit ("ultra-luxury" i.e. ultra-filtered)
- Stoli Cranberi (Cranberry)
- Stoli Ohranj (Orange)
- Stoli Peachik (formerly named Stoli Persik, still Peach flavored)
- Stoli Razberi (Raspberry)
- Stoli Strasberi (Strawberry)
- Stoli Vanil (Vanilla)
- Stoli Citros (Citrus)
- Stoli Blueberi (Blueberry)
- Stoli Buludis
[edit] Varieties no longer distributed in United States
- Stoli Limonnaya (Lemon)
- Stoli Kafya (Coffee)
- Stoli Okhotnichya ("Hunters Vodka" honey flavored and spiced vodka)
- Stoli Pertsovka (Pepper)
- Stoli Zinamon (Cinnamon)
[edit] Marketing
Stolichnaya is now utilizing a short message service based marketing utility to market their new products. [1]
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- STOLI.COM - The official site for Stolichnaya Vodka
