Stolichnaya Vodka
Stolichnaya Vodka — today branded Stoli — is a 40% ABV (80 proof), 750mL vodka made from wheat and rye Alpha-grade spirit, distilled three times and filtered through quartz sand and charcoal. Per Stoli Group's own statements, it has been blended, filtered and bottled in Latvia since 2000, and its spirit has been sourced exclusively outside Russia since 2022. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof, US bottling)
- Size: 750mL
- Base: Wheat and rye, Alpha-grade spirit
- Distillation: Distilled three times
- Filtration: Quartz sand and charcoal
- Production: Blended and bottled in Riga, Latvia (producer-stated)
- Brand established: 1938
A 1938 Brand, Made in Latvia
The brand was established in 1938 — its name derives from the Russian word for "capital city" — and for decades it was marketed on that Russian heritage, Hotel Moskva label and all. The modern bottle tells a different story: Stoli Group, the Luxembourg-based owner, states that production moved to Latvia in 2000 and, in 2022, that it had cut Russian supply entirely in favour of Slovakian spirit, even shortening the brand name to Stoli to reflect its Latvian roots. What has not changed is the method — triple distillation of wheat-and-rye spirit, then quartz and charcoal filtration for clarity. Find it in our vodka range, browse the wider spirits shelf, or visit the Stolichnaya vendor page.
Tasting Notes
Character: No tasting notes are published on a current official Stoli page; widely carried brand copy describes a clear vodka with marshmallow, mineral and mild fruit-peel aromas, a soft medium-bodied palate with citrus-rind hints, and a clean, lightly sweet finish with a pepper fade.
How to Enjoy
A classic cocktail vodka: Martinis and Moscow Mules where a little grain body is welcome, or freezer-cold in a Vesper-style serve. Its soft sweetness also suits a simple vodka soda with lemon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stolichnaya made in Russia? Not today — Stoli Group states production (blending, charcoal filtration, bottling) has been in Latvia since 2000, and that since 2022 its Alpha-grade spirit is sourced exclusively from Slovakia. The brand itself was established in 1938.
What grain is it made from? Wheat and rye, certified as Alpha-grade spirit — the top Russian-origin classification the brand has long used — triple distilled and filtered through quartz sand and charcoal.
How strong is the US bottling? 40% ABV / 80 proof in this 750mL US format; some European 700mL listings run 38%.
A storied name with a Latvian present — order Stolichnaya Vodka online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.