Today, vodka is used mainly as a liquor - it becomes an honored guest at the festive table, without it, Russian residents cannot imagine the New Year. However, earlier (in 860), vodka, invented by Arabian doctor Pares, was used as a means for grinding and warming. It is known that alcohol in combination with vinegar (in a proportion of 50:50) is a good way to reduce a sharp increase in temperature. It turns out that vodka can perform different tasks.
There are a lot of factors why men in Russia eagerly consume vodka: firstly, the climate - when it's cold, you can warm yourself with high-degree drinks. Secondly, the Russian tradition - it is customary to eat vodka with pickles, mushrooms, lard, etc., which is not possible with rum or whiskey. Well and thirdly - the cost. Of all the spirits, vodka is the most affordable. But sometimes you can see the prices of vodka, amazing imagination ... Let's marvel together!
We bring to your attention a rating of the 10 most expensive bottles of vodka in the world: prices in Russia for unique alcohol in an incredible container decorated with gold and diamonds.
10. Alize rose edition - $ 2,000
Initially, a company called Alize specialized in the production of liquors, but in 2007 showed another line of alcoholic beverages - namely vodka “Alize rose edition».
The authors wanted to create such a bottle design that it would attract the attention of the fair sex, and, I must say, they did an excellent job of this: the bottle is decorated with Swarovski jewelry, and, of course, its color is “feminine” - pink. For such a soft pink bottle with attractive content, you need to pay at least $ 2,000.
9. Elit by Stolichnaya - $ 3,000
Wheat forElit by stolichnaya"Collected near Tambov, so that the drink meets the highest quality. It is believed that in these fields the best variety of healthy cereal for vodka grows.
Having paid $ 3,000, you can taste this incomparable alcoholic drink - melt water for vodka is brought from the Himalayan reserve. That is, the material for the drink is incredibly clean, it does not contain any impurities. A bottle for vodka is made in the Czech Republic from very high quality glass, and labels are made using gold stamping.
8. Lordanov - $ 4,300
One bottle "Lordanov»Costs customers about $ 4,300. What is the secret of such a high cost? The fact is that to obtain a unique drink, spring water brought from Northern Europe and first-class wheat varieties are used.
The bottle itself is not easy - it is decorated with Swarovski jewelry, and thanks to the durable material, the contents in it will remain in place, even if it falls, because the bottle will not break.
The cost of vodka is different, it all depends on how much you get a bottle. By the way, another strong drink is sold in different tastes: orange, cranberry, lemon, etc.
7. Oval vodka - $ 7,000
Looking at this iridescent bottle, it seems that it contains an elite perfume, not vodka ... But it really does contain vodka, however, to try it, you had to visit one of the elite night clubs, as it was not sold in stores.
According to the name "Oval vodka", The oval-shaped bottle is decorated with crystals of the world-famous Swarovski brand, and according to estimates there are no less than 7 thousand! This is the brilliant work of an armored car company. The price of $ 7,000 also included a box made of cattle (nappa) leather.
6. Belver Bears - $ 7,400
«Belver bears"- This is a strong drink designed specifically for the Cannes Film Festival, which took place in 2011. After its completion, the price of the drink increased to $ 7,400.
Of course, like everything that costs fabulous money, Belver Bears vodka has its own peculiarities: a bear-shaped stand is illuminated on both sides, in addition, it is made of crystal. The backlight creates the feeling that the bear is made of ice. The bear is a symbol of the Polish company.
Water for the manufacture of an alcoholic beverage undergoes purification stages, therefore, does not contain impurities. You can buy such an interesting bear only in the most elite clubs.
5. Faberge-Eggs - $ 9,500
Vodka "Faberge-eggs»Cost to interested buyers at a rather high price - $ 9,500. The rich design fully justifies the great cost. Ladoga is a Russian company that creates vodka as part of the Imperial Collection.
The decanter is made of Murano glass and placed in a case identical to the famous Faberge eggs (Carl Faberge jewelry). The case itself is decorated with gilding and encrusted with jewelry! Moonshine is filtered through birch coal (coal cleaning of moonshine is considered the best).
4. Russo-Baltique-2 - $ 740,000
Firstly, "Russo-Baltique-2"Striking in its value. $ 740,000 is a staggering price for vodka, but no wonder. Russo-Baltique-2 is poured into a golden container weighing 9 kg, but a car is still attached to it.
By the way, Russo-Baltique of the same manufacturer is also sold in a vessel made of pure gold and bulletproof glass. And, attention, the most interesting - the SUV is included in the package! Very original.
For reference: Russo-Baltique is a brand of a Russian car manufactured at the Russian-Baltic Carriage Works in Riga.
3. Diva vodka - $ 1 million
Drink "Diva vodka"Is produced by a Scottish company called Blackwood distillers. Manufacturers worked hard to get a truly incredible drink. There are no impurities in vodka, because it undergoes a thorough filtration through charcoal.
Each bottle of vodka for which you have to give $ 1 million is not easy, it contains a surprise in the form of diamonds. The bottles are more reminiscent of perfume bottles and are named differently.
2. Russo-Baltique vodka - $ 1, 35 million
«Russo-Baltique vodka"- a drink of the highest class. At the beginning of the last century, the brand supplied cars to the court of the emperor, but now it specializes in the manufacture of vodka for royal families.
The bottle, on which the “eye falls” immediately, is made of durable glass and decorated with gold. The cork is decorated with an eagle, of course, it is not easy, but decorated with diamonds.
The design of a heavy-duty bottle, which even bullets cannot break through, certainly attracts attention, and even more interesting is its contents, which can be tried by paying a considerable amount of $ 1, 35 million.
1. Billionaire vodka - $ 3.75 million
Our list is completed by vodka, amazing at its price - $ 3.75 million. Only the richest can afford it. It was released by Leon Verres, which planned to fill premium bars around the world with its vodka.
The price is not surprising, because the bottle with golden rings (they can be clearly seen in the picture) of the drink is decorated with 3000 diamonds, in addition to this, everything is elegantly wrapped in real fur.
The drink itself, according to the manufacturer, is filtered through diamond chips. Bought "Billionaire vodka", A pleasant bonus awaits - white gloves are applied to the vodka, elegantly decorated with a gilded inscription. Excellent, isn't it ?!