History and origins

Belvedere traces its origins to 1910 when the Polmos Żyrardów distillery was built. Set up as the ‘Distillery and Rectification of Spirit and Vodka’ by founders Dawid and Mejer Pines, Polmos began producing the Belvedere brand in 1993 for export to international markets.

Where does Belvedere Vodka come from?

Belvedere is crafted at the Polmos Żyrardów distillery in the Polish town of Zyrardów, one of the longest-operating Polish distilleries in the world since its opening in 1910. This small and intimate building is where master distillers work to turn local Polska rye into a truly unique vodka.

What is Belvedere Vodka made of?

Belvedere prides itself on using Polska rye as its chief ingredient, imparting a unique flavour to its vodka. The brand is truly Made with Nature – mixing sustainably sourced purified water with malted rye and distilling the mixture with fire.

What is so special about Belvedere Vodka?

Belvedere challenges the status quo of vodka as a neutral-flavoured drink. Its master distillers use the malting process to unlock the hidden flavours of Polska rye, adding a deeper taste and character that you would not otherwise expect in vodka.

What is Belvedere Pure Vodka 40%?

Belvedere Pure 40% is the brand’s standard vodka blend. This premium spirit is beloved for its delightfully smooth and crisp palate guaranteed to please even the most discerning of connossiers.

Handcrafted by master distillers using only the finest ingredients, the vodka is distilled four times and filtered through charcoal to grant it its unique taste and character.

Tasting notes

Belvedere Pure Vodka has a soft and pleasing smell with notes of vanilla and cream. The palate is full and round, with a smooth, velvety texture enhanced by vanilla notes. It finishes with notes of almond, clotted cream, and faint Brazil nut characteristics.

Food pairings

While commonly thought of as a cocktail mixer, in Russia and Poland, vodka is more widely served with food. Basically, anything smoked, pickled or cured works well. Here are some examples you can choose for your next party:

• Caviar
• Smoked fish of any kind, including salmon or mackerel
• German and Polish-style sausages
• Smoked hams or pork tenderloin
• Dried or smoked beef
• Steak tartare
• Beetroot in all forms – salads, pickles or soup
• Cucumbers – especially in a salad or pickled
• Creamy or salty cheeses
• Dark breads like rye and pumpernickel

How do you drink Belvedere Vodka?

As a full-flavoured premium spirit, Belvedere Vodka deserves to be savoured in the best way possible. Here are some ways to enhance your drinking experience:

• Use a clean, high-quality martini glass or a rocks glass to enhance the aroma and taste of the vodka, granting you a deeper appreciation of the drink.
• Store a bottle of Belvedere in the fridge before drinking it. This spirit is best served chilled, as the cold temperature mellows the drink’s intense flavour.
• Unlike other vodkas, Belvedere is best sipped, not shot. Small, deliberate sips help you appreciate the spirit’s deeper flavours and smoothness.

Can you drink Belvedere straight?

Yes. With its distinctive full-flavoured taste profile and smooth, velvety texture, Belvedere is a vodka that can be enjoyed alone.

What’s a good mix with Belvedere Vodka?

While Belvedere can be drunk by itself, it is also an excellent base for cocktails. Like all vodkas, Belvedere is an extremely versatile mixer. Whether it’s a classic martini or a fruit-infused refresher, Belvedere is guaranteed to create a true flavour explosion for the cocktail enthusiast.

Notable Awards

Belvedere’s commitment to making high-quality luxury spirits is recognised by the awards it won over the years:

• 2013 International Spirits Challenge Tasting Awards: Double Gold for Belvedere Vodka and Black Raspberry.
• 2014 International Spirits Challenge (ISC): Gold medals for Belvedere Vodka, Belvedere Intense and Belvedere Unfiltered.
• 2017 International Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Excellence Awards: Gold medal in sustainability for the third year running.
• 2017 ‘Vodka Producer of the Year’ by the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) for the third consecutive year.

Experience a 600-year-old Tradition with Belvedere Vodka

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