Stolichnaya Red Vodka is a classically styled, exceptionally smooth vodka. Crystal clear in colour, with marshmallow, mineral & mild fruit peel aromas. A soft, supple entry leads to a smooth, medium bodied palate with pastry frosting. The west began drinking Stoli in 1972, when Pepsi brokered a multimillion dollar trade deal to import it from the USSR to the US. Since then, Stoli's become a sentimental favourite; even today, it's one of the few Russian consumer products to make its way into Western homes. Made according to the traditional Russian methods, using pure grain filtered through birch charcoal & quartz sands, & then blended with pure spring water, Stoli is popular for its quality & slightly sweeter, oily taste & texture. The packaging remains a sterling example of Soviet kitsch.