"Russian vodka - spirits drink, intermixture stripped ethyl of spirit (40 volumetric %) with water handled by an absorbent)" (encyclopedic dictionary). Amazing taste both tonic and light stimulating effect are the basic properties of a national Russian drink.
Russian spirit is made from wheat or potatoes. Spirit "Extra" and "Lux" are from conditioned wheat. To make 100 % pure spirit is almost impossible, there are always some mixtures. The spirit is dissolved in water and refined with activated charcoal, then, according to the recipe, sugar, honey, dried milk or vinegar are added.
Water plays a very important role in vodka making. To make water mild and pure, it is refined through sand on special membrane equipment. Water is never boiled nor distilled and thank to that, it keeps natural taste.
High quality of the spirit and pure natural water are the principal distinctions and advantages of Russian Vodka.. |
