Russian Standard Vodka 1L
Russian Standard Vodka 1L is a 40% ABV (80 proof) Russian vodka in a 1L bottle, produced exclusively at Russian Standard's own distillery in St. Petersburg, Russia. The base is pure Russian winter wheat from the steppes; the water is drawn from Lake Ladoga's underground sources — soft, naturally available water that was one reason the distillery was sited in St. Petersburg. Production follows the brand's four-step protocol — mashing and fermenting, distillation and rectification, filtration (four times through charcoal) and relaxation, then bottling — for a crisp, smooth vodka with a full-flavored wheat backbone. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 1L (1000mL)
- Origin: St. Petersburg, Russia — brand's own distillery
- Ingredients: Russian winter wheat + Lake Ladoga water
- Process: Four-step protocol; filtered four times through charcoal
- Profile: Crisp, smooth, full-flavored wheat backbone, clean finish
St. Petersburg's Standard
Russian Standard's story reaches back to the 1894 Russian Imperial quality standard — the brand's founding myth — but the vodka in the bottle is built on verifiable craft: winter wheat, Ladoga water, and a rigorous four-step protocol with four charcoal filtrations. The 1L format is the home-bar value play. Explore more Russian Standard and the vodka collection.
Tasting Notes
Per retailer panels: a crisp, smooth texture with a full-flavored wheat backbone and a clean finish — classic Russian Standard character.
How to Enjoy
Ice-cold in a chilled glass, Russian style; or mix into highballs and long drinks where the wheat character carries through. The liter bottle keeps the home bar stocked.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ABV of Russian Standard Vodka?
The US 1L bottle is 40% ABV (80 proof); a UK-market 38% variant exists — check the label.
Where is Russian Standard Vodka made?
Exclusively at the brand's own distillery in St. Petersburg, Russia, using Lake Ladoga water.
What is the difference between Russian Standard Original and Imperia?
Imperia is the luxury flagship: eightfold distillation, Ural quartz-crystal filtration, and a 72-hour rest. The Original is the classic four-step, four-charcoal-filtration expression.
The liter-bottle classic — buy Russian Standard Vodka 1L online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.