Of the dozens of vodka factories strung across Russia’s 11 time zones, the crown jewel of the Russian liquor industry is the Kristall distillery in downtown Moscow, birthplace of the world-famous ...

Vodka's neutral taste is perfect for pairing flavors and crafting cocktails. Whether you prefer fruity, creamy, or dry, one ...

Between 2014 and 2020, Putin secretly owned the company through one of his subsidiary companies, Putinka vodka was launched in 2002 by a company called Winexim. Get our list of 10 overlooked ...

Vodka is one of the most accessible and affordable spirit categories on the market. Made from water and ethanol (typically derived from grains, fruits, or vegetables), vodka has long been associated ...

Every Russian leader, it seems, finds a new way to try to confront the country's addiction to alcohol. Now, it's current President Dmitry Medvedev's turn. His approach: declaring war on cheap vodka.

In solidarity with the people of Ukraine, all the Russian vodka is off the shelves of my favorite liquor store. Maybe that's an admirable gesture, but it seems unlikely to impose a hardship on most ...

If you want to say nyet to vodka to protest Russia's invasion of Ukraine, your liver may thank you. But the people of Ukraine probably won't be impressed (if they even had time to pay attention to ...

Russian spirits exports to India have surged nearly fourfold this year, led by vodka. While oil dominates their trade ...

Cosmopolitans and other vodka-based drinks won’t be the beverage of choice for gay rights activists, so long as Russia’s anti-gay laws remain in place. Gay rights activists from San Francisco to New ...

The exports of Russian spirits to India have nearly quadrupled in the first 10 months of the year compared to the same period ...

A peppermint white Russian is best enjoyed immediately, but you can batch the base of vodka and coffee liqueur up to 24 hours in advance. Keep the mixture chilled in the refrigerator in a sealed ...