The Story
THE STORY
An Extraordinary Twist Of Events Led To The World's Finest Vodka.
In the early 1900s a vodka was created for Tsar Nicholas II. It was poured for the Russian elite and occasionally sent to the royal houses of Europe, including to his cousin, King George V. For almost a century the recipe was thought lost, until a small batch meant for the King was found on a farm in Finland, known as the Kors Farm.
Chapter I
THE TSAR
Vodka Perfectionist, Nicholas II.
The last Emperor of Russia, also Grand Duke of Finland, was exacting about his vodka. He worked with Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovich, who oversaw distillation in Russia and Finland. Shortly before the revolution he ordered a small batch for George V. It was distilled in Finland and stored on a farm, and for reasons no one knows, it never left.
Chapter II
THE KING
Vodka Lover, King George V.
As the Tsar's first cousin, George V knew the Russian court and its customs. He was one of very few royals to taste what was then called the Tsar's vodka. His shipment was thought lost for almost a hundred years, until it was found along with the recipe.
Chapter III
THE DUKE
The Creator, Paul Alexandrovich.
A son of Tsar Alexander II, Grand Duke Paul created the vodka and, as far as we know, was the first to distil through real diamonds. His glass containers carried his initials.
Chapter IV
THE CONTAINER
The Duke's Timeless Elegance.
The original container in which the Tsar's vodka was presented to Europe's royal families. Our bottle is designed after it.
Chapter V
THE FARM
Hidden Jewel Of Finland.
The forgotten batch and its recipe were discovered on a small farm in central Finland. That recipe is the one we follow.
Chapter VI
THE RECIPE
A Century-Old Distillation Tradition.
Recreating it took five years of work in laboratories in Russia and Finland and more than 3,000 test blends, including diamond distillation that may once have used the Tsar's own stones.
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