Alkon Distillery / ОАО "Алкон"

Alkon Distillery / ОАО "Алкон" is rated 3 out of 5 in the category wine and spirits. Read and write reviews about Alkon Distillery / ОАО "Алкон". Alkon is one of the oldest enterprises in Russia, producing vodka, liqueurs and balsams. It was founded in 1897 by an outstanding merchant I.A. Korsakov. He took into consideration the fact that the native citizens of ancient Novgorod were reputed for great skills in producing excellent vodka, which amused overseas connoisseurs of alcoholic beverages since XIII-XV century. During 116 years Alkon has been following its official policy, where the main principle is the alcohol production according to the classical technology that came from several centuries ago. It requires the use of exceptionally natural raw materials (berries, herbs, roots), without application of food colorants and artificial aromatizes. All the materials are picked up in eco-friendly places of Novgorod region, on its green fields and meadows, in oak and coniferous forests, picturesque marshes. The most beautiful and ripe berries, scenting herbs and healing roots grow in special eco-surroundings created by nature itself. Every year Alkon employees gather natural herbs and berries, clean, dry, macerate, INFUSE them up to 3 months and control quality up to 50 times. The aim of this delicate and laborious process is very simple – to prepare live berry water, which is the basic ingredient for our excellent, high-quality nastoykas, liqueurs and balsams. Specialists of Alkon Distillery prepare vodka according to the unique ancient Russian recipe and classical technology based on the national traditions of vodka production. Perfect pureness and originality of vodka are reached with the help of high-quality natural materials: live spring water from Lake Ilmen and grain malt spirits. Water cleaning through three natural filters, which takes its roots deep in the past, makes up the secret of high quality of Alkon vodka. Excellent alcoholic beverages by Alkon Distillery will certainly delight you, and you’ll appreciate their perfect taste, created in compliance with cultural Russian heritage.