Youri Dolgoruki Vodka
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Youri Dolgoruki Vodka is a Russia
n vodka
, named after Duke Dolgoruki
, the founder of Moscow
. It is distilled at Moscow's oldest and most famous distillery Cristall
. The leader of the industry, Cristall, is the largest distillery in the country.
Cristall Distilleries unveiled the premium Youri Dolgoruki vodka in a frosted-glass bottle that displays an image of the famous St. Basil's Cathedral through a clear window in the packaging. Youri Dolgoruki was the founder of Moscow in the 12th century and his likeness, along with the ancient St. Basil's located in the Red Square
, creates a strong Russian association. The clear window provides a see-through effect to the church graphic on the back of the bottle. The impression of St. Basil's is silkscreen printed in six colors, with two gravure printed pressure sensitive labels on top of the window and on the closure completing the motif. This unique bottle design strives to reinforce the brand's image as an upscale, truly Russian product and also to differentiate this brand in the crowded vodka aisle.
Moscow-made Youri Dolgoruki vodka is the Belvédère Group's latest brand acquisition.
Distilled four times according to a very rigid secret recipe, the vodka is then blended with natural glacier water which has been pre-treated by a special patented process for the ultimate in purity. Filtration through native Russian birch charcoal completes the process. This unique care and attention to detail results in a vodka known to the world for its distinct character and smoothness on the palate. The composition of Youri Dolgoruki Vodka is based on the force of the perfect grain grown in the ancient Ryazan Region and advanced in the high-quality alcohol "Lux". Its purity is proven by the crystal potable water having passed through several degrees of cleaning. This new system of cleaning and filtration creates a beverage of perfection, providing a surprising transparency, gentle vodka aroma and a very high quality. Special food additive
s soften the taste and give depth to the thin vodka aroma.
Youri Dolgoruki vodka is already listed in Canadian duty free shops
and with Starboard Cruise Services ships sailing the Baltic in summer. Available in LCBO ( Ontario, Canada
) and some US private liquor stores.
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
n vodka
Vodka
Vodka , is a distilled beverage. It is composed primarily of water and ethanol with traces of impurities and flavorings. Vodka is made by the distillation of fermented substances such as grains, potatoes, or sometimes fruits....
, named after Duke Dolgoruki
Yuri Dolgoruki
Prince Yuri I Dolgorukiy , also known as George I of Rus, was the founder of Moscow and a key figure in the transition of political power from Kiev to Vladimir-Suzdal following the death of his elder brother Mstislav the Great...
, the founder of Moscow
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
. It is distilled at Moscow's oldest and most famous distillery Cristall
Moscow Distillery Crystal
Moscow Distillery Cristall is a distillery in Russia, known for producing traditional Russian vodka. Originally founded in 1901 as a state sanctioned distillery, Cristall now competes domestically and abroad with a varied selection of vodkas and other assorted spirits.-History:Founded as "Moscow...
. The leader of the industry, Cristall, is the largest distillery in the country.
Cristall Distilleries unveiled the premium Youri Dolgoruki vodka in a frosted-glass bottle that displays an image of the famous St. Basil's Cathedral through a clear window in the packaging. Youri Dolgoruki was the founder of Moscow in the 12th century and his likeness, along with the ancient St. Basil's located in the Red Square
Red Square
Red Square is a city square in Moscow, Russia. The square separates the Kremlin, the former royal citadel and currently the official residence of the President of Russia, from a historic merchant quarter known as Kitai-gorod...
, creates a strong Russian association. The clear window provides a see-through effect to the church graphic on the back of the bottle. The impression of St. Basil's is silkscreen printed in six colors, with two gravure printed pressure sensitive labels on top of the window and on the closure completing the motif. This unique bottle design strives to reinforce the brand's image as an upscale, truly Russian product and also to differentiate this brand in the crowded vodka aisle.
Moscow-made Youri Dolgoruki vodka is the Belvédère Group's latest brand acquisition.
Distilled four times according to a very rigid secret recipe, the vodka is then blended with natural glacier water which has been pre-treated by a special patented process for the ultimate in purity. Filtration through native Russian birch charcoal completes the process. This unique care and attention to detail results in a vodka known to the world for its distinct character and smoothness on the palate. The composition of Youri Dolgoruki Vodka is based on the force of the perfect grain grown in the ancient Ryazan Region and advanced in the high-quality alcohol "Lux". Its purity is proven by the crystal potable water having passed through several degrees of cleaning. This new system of cleaning and filtration creates a beverage of perfection, providing a surprising transparency, gentle vodka aroma and a very high quality. Special food additive
Food additive
Food additives are substances added to food to preserve flavor or enhance its taste and appearance.Some additives have been used for centuries; for example, preserving food by pickling , salting, as with bacon, preserving sweets or using sulfur dioxide as in some wines...
s soften the taste and give depth to the thin vodka aroma.
Youri Dolgoruki vodka is already listed in Canadian duty free shops
Duty-free shop
Duty-free shops are retail outlets that are exempt from the payment of certain local or national taxes and duties, on the requirement that the goods sold will be sold to travelers who will take them out of the country...
and with Starboard Cruise Services ships sailing the Baltic in summer. Available in LCBO ( Ontario, Canada
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
) and some US private liquor stores.