Belaya Rus vodka

Belaya Rus (Белая Русь) is a brand of vodka distilled in Belarus from a blend of premium hard winter wheat (25%) and rye (75%) using pure artesian water drawn from wells 1000 ft deep. The alcohol content of this spirit is 40%, (eighty proof), priced similarly to Smirnoff and Svedka. "Belaya Rus" literally translates as "White Ruthenia".

New York International Spirits Competition

 * 2013 Double Gold Medal and "Rye Vodka of the Year"

International Review of Spirits Competition: Beverage Tasting Institute of Chicago

 * 2011 Silver Medal and "Best Buy" Award with "Highly Recommended" ratings (89 points)

Other International Competitions

 * Best Belarusian Product of the Year in Russia 2006"
 * Best product of the Year 2003"