Belvedere Vodka facts for kids
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| Type | Vodka |
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| Manufacturer | Polmos Żyrardów |
| Country of origin | Poland |
| Introduced | 1993 |
| Alcohol by volume | 40% |
| Proof (US) | 80 |
| Related products | List of vodkas |
Belvedere Vodka is a well-known brand of Polish vodka. It is made from rye grain and comes from Poland. The company that makes it is called LVMH. The name "Belvedere" comes from the Belweder Palace in Warsaw, Poland. This palace is where the Polish president lives. You can even see a picture of the palace on the vodka bottles!
This brand was first sold in the United States in 1996. It was marketed as a very high-quality, "super premium" vodka. Since then, Belvedere has worked with many famous people. These include Chelsea Handler, Usher, and John Legend. In 2015, it became the official vodka for the 24th James Bond movie, Spectre.
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History of Belvedere Vodka
The factory where Belvedere Vodka is made was built in 1910. The vodka production started in 1993 in Żyrardów, Poland. It was first brought to the U.S. in 1996.
In 2011, Belvedere Vodka started working with Product Red. This group helps fight diseases like HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis. The singer Usher helped them create a special bottle. Part of the money from these bottles went to the Global Fund. Later, in 2016, John Legend joined the campaign. He helped design new limited-edition bottles with artist Esther Mahlangu. These also helped raise money for the Global Fund.
In 2015, Belvedere Vodka was chosen as the official vodka for the James Bond film, Spectre. This was a big partnership for the brand.
Belvedere was named the "Vodka Producer of the Year" three times in a row at the International Spirits Challenge. This happened in July 2017. In 2018, Belvedere also worked with singer and actress Janelle Monáe. They made a series of short films together.
How Belvedere Vodka Is Made
To be called a "super premium" Polish Vodka, the drink must follow special rules. It has to be made using certain Polish grains or potatoes. It also needs to use Polish water. No artificial things can be added to Polish vodkas.
Belvedere Vodka uses a special type of rye grain called Dankowskie rye. This rye comes from farms near the distillery. First, the rye is harvested and cooked to make a mash. This mash is then fermented and distilled. After that, it is distilled three more times at the Belvedere factory. This careful process helps make it a high-quality vodka.
Different Flavors
Belvedere also makes vodkas with different flavors. They use a process called maceration for this. This means they soak fruits in pure spirit. Then, this mixture is distilled at a low temperature. This creates a strong fruit concentrate. This concentrate is then mixed with water from the distillery's own well. This makes the flavored vodka ready for bottling.
These flavored vodkas are not filtered through charcoal. Instead, they use special cellulose filters. This helps keep the natural fruit flavors and gives the drink a good feel in your mouth. Some of the flavors include Mango Passion, Lemon Tea, Bloody Mary, Pink Grapefruit, Black Raspberry, Orange, Citrus, and Ginger Zest.
Images for kids
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A bottle of Belvedere Vodka
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See also
In Spanish: Belvedere (vodka) para niños
