Stoli The Original Vodka (Stolichnaya)

Premium vodka. Alcohol content is 40% ABV (80 proof) for the global flagship expression, with select regional European iterations at 38% ABV. The vodka is produced using Alpha-Grade Spirit, the highest technical standard for raw spirit purity requiring ultra-low thresholds for trace methanol and fusel oils, from a premium blend of high-starch winter wheat and rye grains. Water is sourced from pure mineral-balanced artesian well water from two private wells drilled 200 meters deep beneath the Riga distillery, then processed through reverse osmosis to regulate magnesium and iron content. Distillation uses continuous column distillation to produce raw neutral spirit at 96.4% ABV. Filtration is a four-tier process: quartz sand (strips micro-sediments), active Russian birch wood charcoal (removes organic impurities, catalyzes trace esters), second quartz sand pass (stabilizes), and woven cloth polishing (yields brilliant luster). The appearance is completely crystal clear with diamond-like reflection. No specific column specifications, filtration durations, or grain proportions are provided by the producer. The brand has a legacy dating back to 1938 and has received over 100 awards from international competitions.