One of the finest vodkas in the world, Elit by Stolichnaya is put through a patented freeze filtration process at -18C. Slowly fermented top quality grain is distilled 3 times creating a spirit so pure that no traces of methanol can be found. As the contemporary labelling would suggest, Stolichnaya Elit Vodka is an ultra-premium vodka from Russia. A product of Stolichnaya`s patented `freeze-filtration` technique, this is a vodka of unparalleled purity in Methuselah (6l) format.

Freeze-filtered for a clean and smooth taste, Stoli Elit is definitely in the upper echelons – the Champions League, if you will – of vodka. Elit’s final filtration is at -18 degrees to create an exceptionally pure, velvet smooth, crystal clear vodka. These unwanted crystalline substances are then discarded from the distillate resulting in one of the finest and smoothest vodkas on the market today. The brand's age-old distillation process really shines in this crystal clear, pure grain-based formulation that's both clean and creamy at the same time.Tasting Notes: The result is flawless clarity, a rolling mouthfeel and a presence in the glass unlike any other.

Note: Although this is a brand which is often associated with Russia, it is not made in Russia nor under Russian ownership or control.Hand selected Grain sourced purely from Tambov (renowned for its black soil) is triple distilled and then sent to Riga to be blended with the pure waters sourced from local artisan wells. However, Elit is set apart from other Stolichnaya vodkas due to the freeze filtration process the spirit undergoes. During the freezing, the vodka becomes glycerine-like, and the solubility of different impurities reduces. But did you know that Stolichnaya is translated to mean capital city whilst some suggest that it might actually simply mean'Table Vodka'. The White Russian was first mixed up back in 1949 when Gustave Tops, a Belgian bartender, dreamt up two luxurious cocktails, the Black and the White Russian.