Vodka pure and for mixing

Vodka is a traditional, colourless spirit that was long known for its neutral taste. There are now a wide range of vodka variants with a gentle flavour, which you can order from the Globus online shop. The drink usually has an alcohol content of 40% vol. It contains no artificial flavourings, fusel oils or fermented substances. Vodka is traditionally drunk straight, and there are also many cocktail recipes with vodka. The largest producers of vodka are in Russia and Ukraine. A purity law applies here, which is also observed by Poland and other northern European nations. According to this requirement, genuine vodka may only be produced from potatoes, grain and, if necessary, molasses. The grain used in traditional vodka varieties from Eastern Europe is rye. This creates a slightly sweet, soft flavour. Producers from western regions also use wheat for vodka production. In Scandinavia, some producers use barley. Potato-based vodka has a relatively heavy and sweet flavour. This high-quality variant is also common in Poland and Ukraine. Traditionally, vodka is made from potatoes or grain. Fermentation is started with yeast, followed by the distillation process. After five or more distillations, the alcohol content is at least 90 %. The vodka is then filtered and does not need to be matured. To make it drinkable, it is blended with water to achieve an alcohol volume of around 40%. Premium vodka is characterised by its particularly high purity. In Russia and Poland, vodka is one of the most important national drinks.

Vodka pure or flavoured

You can enjoy the vodka pure or in a mixed drink. In flavoured products, fruit, extracts, spices, oils and/or other essences in the vodka provide a special taste. Popular vodka variations have a tart lemon flavour or a fruity note of blackcurrant. These drinks are available as vodka lemon or blackcurrant. The pure vodka flavour is ideal at the end of a meal, although the drink is also traditionally drunk directly during the meal. You can drink the vodka at room temperature or chilled. It is also ideal for cocktails such as Cosmopolitan, Screwdriver and Moscow Mule.

Popular vodka brands at Globus Online

The largest vodka producers are based in Russia and Poland. These include Stolichnaya and Beluga, among others. Other well-known brands also score highly in terms of quality and brand awareness. For example, the Absolut Vodka from Sweden and the manufacturer Grey Goose has its headquarters in France. Other varieties originate from Switzerland or Japan. The exciting designs of the bottles attract attention and make the traditional drink even more interesting. At Globus, you can buy quality vodka for your own bar or as a gift.