Mandated by Mendeleev!!!

What better pedigree is there for a vodka then being from Russia?

Well, how about Russian Standard Vodka, which uses the original recipe from 1894, as created by Dmitri Mendeleev, the creator of the Periodic Table of Elements, as well as a chemist and inventor. He was also the Director of the Bureau of Weights and Measures, where he was tasked to formulate new state standards for the production of vodka, where he developed the formula and perfect proof for Russia's national drink.

But enough about him, we are here to talk about vodka!

Russian Standard Vodka is created using water from Lake Ladoga. The largest lake in Europe and a natural landmark unto itself, Lake Ladoga spans more than 17,000 square kilometers, and about 219 km in length from north to south. The history of this lake could be said to be a crystallized form of Russia's own history: some historians even consider a town on the southern estuary of the lake, Staraya Ladoga (Old Ladoga) to be the first capital of ancient Russia.
Home to some of the softest water on Earth, Lake Ladoga is the source of water for all Russian Standard vodkas.

The Russian Black Steppes are renowned throughout history as having some of the richest, most fertile soil around. The hardy wheat is planted in the fall, before the first snow falls. During the winter months, the wheat matures slowly, gaining strength and protein, with the blankets of snow acting as a protection. Russian Standard's experts hand select only the finest grain from the best crops around to ensure a subtle hint of wheat in the production of the premium vodkas.

Russian Standard Original Vodka is distilled 4 times, and also filtered 4 times through charcoal. This allows the vodka to be super-smooth, but also to retain a subtly-sweet wheat flavour. Once the spirit has been filtered, it is left to rest for 48 hours in a relaxation tank to achieve the perfect equilibrium of 40% alcohol, as mandated by Mendeleev.

To learn more about Russian Standard Vodka, click here: http://www.russianstandardvodka.com/en/

This vodka is seriously delicious! It was first tasted neat, and it actually does have a slight sweetness and light wheat flavour, and is exceptionally smooth.

Next, it was tasted as an integral part of the Moscow Mule cocktail, made with Russian Standard vodka, ginger beer, lime, angostura bitters, and this version had fresh mint. Absolutely outstanding! The Russian Standard contributed a pleasing sweetness and a silky mouthfeel.

Finally, an interesting fact about Russian Standard vodka:

It shouldn't be stored in the freezer, as the extreme cold begins to un-do the distillation process and causes the vodka to lose its sweet flavours and aromas.

Za Vas! (Pronounced Zuh vahs) meaning: To You!