a) Some works sold by Cottees will be subject to Droit de Suite (Resale Royalty). This is a royalty payable to a qualifying artist each time a work is re-sold during the artist's lifetime or to the artist's estate or beneficiaries if sold within 70 years of the artist's death. As a vodka that remains loyal to its Russian Roots, Green Mark is reflective of its heritage. Natural Russian ingredients are part of each batch. Then, traditional distillation methods complete the product to deliver a clean finish every time.

All items must be paid for and collected in the week of the auction, or the following Monday at the latest. All ingredients are brought together in a state-of-the-art distillery in St. Petersburg. The vodka goes through a distillation process over 250 times, resulting in the purest version of the liquor. Smirnoff Gemstones - Historically many gemstones have been subject to a variety of treatments to enhance their appearance. Unless stated Buyers should presume coloured stones may well have been exposed to some sort of treatment. In the event that Cottees has been given or has obtained Certificates for any Lot in the sale these Certificates will be disclosed in the description of the item. Neither Cottees nor the Vendor accepts any liability for contradictions or differing Certificates obtained by the Buyer on any Lot. a). Cottees Auctions Ltd act as agents only for the Vendor and neither they nor the Vendor are responsible for any faults or defects in any lot or the correctness of any statement as to the authorship or condition of any lot. In a 2006 overview of Russian premium vodkas for Vanity Fair, the "Imperia" product stood alone with a top A+ grade. [6] Production [ edit ]Though the original recipe and origin come from Russia, its roots are no longer part of the brand. Pyotr Arsenievich Smirnov founded Smirnoff’s first distillery in Moscow. After the Russian Revolution, the brand was sold to the United States. As of now, Smirnoff is owned by Diageo and is still a product of the United States. This, however, is based on a popular myth that Mendeleev's 1865 doctoral dissertation "A Discourse on the combination of alcohol and water" contained a statement that 38% is the ideal strength of vodka, and that this number was later rounded to 40% to simplify the calculation of alcohol tax. However, Mendeleev's dissertation was about alcohol concentrations over 70% and he never wrote anything about vodka. Furthermore, the 40% standard strength was introduced by the Russian government already in 1843, when Mendeleev was nine years old. [10] Variants [ edit ] The spirits are blended with water from Lake Ladoga. The proximity of Lake Ladoga was one of the main reasons for the company's decision to establish its distillery in Saint Petersburg. The lake's underground sources provide one of the softest waters naturally available. [8]

a b Evseev, Anton (21 November 2011). "Dmitry Mendeleev and 40 degrees of Russian vodka". Science. Moscow: English Pravda.Ru . Retrieved 6 July 2014. Marmont vodka is a Russian vodka from one of the country’s oldest distilleries. The premium-quality vodka comes from a balance of craftsmanship and tradition. In Russia, distillers believe that vodka is healthier than other types of alcohol, such as whiskey or rum. Russia produces some of the highest quality vodkas worldwide with this idea in mind. Jewel of Russia offers authentic, top-shelf vodka. The luxurious spirit is likely worth the high price tag. Plus, the artistic bottles will serve as stunning decor behind bars and conversation pieces in homes. Marmont Siberian scientific research; scientific and technological services, namely, scientific research and analysis; computer programmingRussian Standard Gold starts with hints of caramel, followed by a taste with distinct notes of vanilla and cinnamon and finishes with a warm and creamy complex mouthfeel. It has inspired by an ancient Siberian vodka recipe made famous by Peter the Great and has extracts of Siberian Golden Root. This ingredient creates a unique creamy tasting vodka, which adds vitality to any celebration. Harsh and cold environments are where Husky’s vodka gets its pristine finish. Cold filtration technologies clean the spring water from Siberia.

The brand was introduced as the "Russian Standard" vodka in 1998 by the Russian Standard company of Roustam Tariko. This outspoken original has set the benchmark for authentic premium Russian vodka—unmatched heritage honed for today’s connoisseur. You, the Bidder, understand that Cottees Auctions Limited provide the service of absentee bids for its customers and that Cottees Auctions Limited is not responsible for failing to execute bids or for errors relating to the execution of bids. The blend of Russian winter wheat and rye produces a clean finish. Zyr delivers a pure style of Russian vodka that is favorable to many consumers. Drinks: Very clean and smooth- mixes nicely and adds a little grain depth. Chilling of course make it smoother and more oily. Martini* was excellent (with olive or twist). Worked well in all other drinks, was very clean, and had no problem next morning – unlike the stuff that comes in plastic bottles.First Impression: Alcohol and grain, plump, almost creamy, breadlike texture to the smell. Somewhat sweet on the nose, and no trace of off-notes, or the smell of rubbing alcohol that many other vodkas suffer from. A carefully done distillation. Only downside (for my personal taste) is the softness of the water. I like a good heavy mineral taste to my Russian vodkas (old school southern Russia type vodka such as Regalia).

The vodka inside the beautiful bottles consists of high-quality Russian ingredients. The water in each recipe comes from 500-feet-deep artesian wells. Winter wheat and rye function as the grain sources in Jewel of Russia vodka. The bidding to be registered at the discretion of the Auctioneer who reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and in the case of lots upon which there is a Reserve, the Auctioneer shall have the right to bid on behalf of the Vendor. Whilst every effort will be made to execute absentee bidding, Cottees cannot be held responsible for any default or neglect in connection with this service. All such arrangements therefore are made entirely at the prospective buyer’s risk. Final Thoughts: A very good to excellent vodka, less money than either Stoli or the Avian Fashion Victim Vodka, with more depth and complexity. That being said, it’s not a stand-out. Very reasonable if not outright cheap compared to many of the more well-known vodkas out there of lesser quality. Maybe a bit more than some other Eastern Bloc vodkas but unless you know the brands (or have a vodka expert on hand) this is one of the go-to vodkas on a national level as it is widely available almost anywhere so a better quality and value bet than most of the other heavily marketed vodkas anywhere near its price range. The inspiration for the name “Husky” comes from the dog of the exact origin. The vodka and dog breed both showcase traits of ice-cold temperatures. Russian vodka enthusiasts and animal lovers can’t miss the paw print engraving on the crisp blue bottles from Husky. Jewel of RussiaIts combination of traditional wheat taste—from the hardy winter wheat of the Russian steppes—and remarkable clarity—from the soft glacial waters of the frozen north—make Russian Standard Original a perfect vodka to sip neat or as your preferred spirit for a long drink. Russian Standard has come to epitomize vodka in the spirit’s motherland, and in the process become an iconic symbol of modern Russian life and dynamism.