White vodka: history, overview, types, interesting facts
The spirit with a "gentle" and originally Russian name is one of the leaders in the Russian alcohol market.
"Bilenka is consistently among the top ten domestic vodka brands and is very popular among consumers. The young brand (produced since 2001) has been awarded the title of "Product of the Year" four times.
The history of the brand
Belenka vodka belongs to the product portfolio of the Beluga Group (formerly known as Synergy), a spirits production and distribution company.
The company was founded in 1999 and entered the foreign market in the early 2000s, and in 2010 it became one of the three Russian alcohol leaders, reaching significant production volumes (140 million liters).
The company owns 6 large Russian factories that produce vodka, absinthe, cognac, brandy, liqueurs, balsams and other spirits.
"Beluga Group closely cooperates with well-known foreign corporations: "William Grant & Sons, Camus Cognac House, Bacardi, Meguel Torres S.A", etc.
Bilenka vodka was first produced at the Traditions of Quality plant, which became part of the company in 2007.
Since 2007, TC has been among the top ten leading distilleries in the country. In addition, the Belenka brand remains the most popular and recognizable brand of the plant.
Interesting facts
A unique purification technology is used to produce the famous premium vodka: the drink passes through a 13-meter-long carbon filter, resulting in an exceptionally mild taste and delicate aroma.
The quality of Bilenka not only meets the requirements of GOST, but exceeds them. All the company's plants that produce the popular product adhere to these standards.
In particular, the content of fusel oils in Bilenkyi Lux vodka is no more than 1.6 mg mg/dm³ (according to DSTU - up to 5), acetic aldehyde - no more than 2.5 (according to DSTU - 3), esters - 0.5 (according to DSTU - up to 5).
Overview of types
The main line of the popular brand includes 3 elite vodkas:
White Classic
Made from grain alcohol of the "Lux" category. Purified natural water gives it softness and exceptional transparency, the inclusion of a small amount of natural honey makes the aftertaste even more delicate.
Available in various volumes from 0.1 to 1 liter.
White Lux
In addition to high-quality spirit of the "Lux" class, the recipe includes a natural infusion of oatmeal, which makes the drink soft and light.
This product is a benchmark for vodkas in its category. Volume options: 0.25 l, 0.5 l, 0.7 l and 1 l.
In addition to the traditional version, it is also available in an updated design with minted elements on the lid and three-dimensional decor on the bottle.
Belenka Golden
Produced on the basis of high-purity wheat alcohol of the "Alpha" category. Also includes rice and raisin infusion.
The product has an exceptionally mild taste and delicate aroma. Available in a variety of volumes: 0.5 l, 0.7 l and 1 l.
In addition to traditional versions, the brand produces limited editions in half-liter bottles:
Bilenka Voronaya
It is distinguished by even more thorough purification (filtration is carried out through 21 meters of carbon filter) and original black packaging.
The composition includes Alpha wheat alcohol, natural drinking water and wheat infusion, which give the drink a soft, deep taste and pleasant aroma.
The drink is 5 times better than the quality of GOST.
White Lux Khaki
Attracts attention with an unusual design in camouflage color with patterns in the form of horse silhouettes.
Ideal for a gift for a man.
White Suite New Year's Eve
Annual festive version, released since 2015 on New Year's Eve.
The strength of all series is traditional - 40%.
Update: 06.07.2019
Category: Vodka an Moonshine