Kazakh vodka has now become a leader and occupies the top positions of most alcoholic tops. There are several brands that are preferred by connoisseurs of spirits. But vodka from Kazakhstan also has a drawback - there are too many surrogates on our market. Too often often began to fake Kazakh vodka recently.
How to explain the popularity of alcohol from Kazakhstan
It has always been believed that vodka is an original Russian drink. However, over time, neighboring states also began to produce "fire water" and were very successful in this matter. According to reviews, Kazakh vodka is in no way inferior to Russian, and even surpassed it in some respects. After all, it is made according to an old recipe that has been passed down from generation to generation. Thanks to him, the drink has a natural and pleasant taste. Another significant plus - the quality of Kazakh vodka significantly exceeds its price.
The production of alcohol in Kazakhstan is constantly expanding, so that, in the near future, new types of alcohol from this country may appear.
Concerns of Russian manufacturers
Kazakh drinks were often served before the table before. With good quality, they always cost a little cheaper than domestic ones. And to this day, the situation remains unchanged. Moreover, preference is given to Kazakh vodka not only at home, but also in neighboring states. Of course, this fact greatly upsets Russian manufacturers.
In such a situation, it becomes increasingly difficult to sell our own products. The consumer bypasses domestic products, opting for inexpensive alcohol from a neighboring country.
According to research, one out of five bottles of vodka bought is Kazakh. Of course, it is no secret to anyone that buying cheap alcohol is very risky. Therefore, now the prices for Kazakh vodka began to grow gradually. However, this situation did not make this drink less popular.
What is the best Kazakh vodka
Among the alcoholic products of Kazakhstan, there are several brands that deserve close attention. These drinks are popular not only in their homeland, but also in our country. High-quality alcohol in this country is particularly mild, the absence of a hangover syndrome, does not give a characteristic burning sensation. But this does not apply to all products from Kazakhstan. Listed below are the brands that you should pay attention to.
- The leading Kazakh producer is Kokshetau Mineral Waters. Haoma vodka comes out of this factory. It has been on the market for almost twenty years. This alcohol is listed as the best spirits in the world. This is the only brand from Kazakhstan that has entered the world rankings. Moreover, in 2016 the company received an eco-certificate, as it released vodka based on mineral water from a source located in the Akmola region.
- The most popular producer in the homeland is Wimpex Geom. This company produces many brands, such as Reaper, White Horse, Slavyanka and Zhuravushka.
- The most popular brand in Russia is considered to be Kazakhstan from the manufacturer AkRossPishcheprom LLP. Its only disadvantage is that it is this “fiery water” that is most often faked. Such brands as Dombyra, Chukotka, 5 Continents, State Procurement and Besparmak also come out of this plant.
Interesting fact
The life of most alcohol brands is short, about three years. Then the producers try to change the name, and the same vodka appears on store shelves under a different label.
At the moment, there are about fifty companies that produce Kazakh vodka. The most popular and largest among them are the Almaty and Petropavlovsk factories, also the Semirechye and Bakhus-Astana can be attributed to the well-known. Most of the products remain in the country, while exporting it takes ten million liters of alcohol.
Counterfeit Products
Seventy percent of Kazakh vodka, the photo of which is located below, falls into the Russian Federation illegally. Moreover, very often counterfeit products are of very high quality right from the factory, but for some reason they were not allowed to go through it legally. For example, in border regions, the sale of cheap alcohol is very common. But there is a danger. Illegally imported products are not controlled in any way, therefore, under its guise it is easy to sell counterfeit goods.
Tip: you can not buy alcohol from hand. It cannot be sold simply on the street or in the neighboring apartment. A quality product can only be purchased at certified points of sale.
How to choose the right vodka
There are several rules:
- The high-quality Kazakh vodka will definitely bear the stamp of the factory. Such a label can be both on the cork, and on the label, and even on the glass of the bottle.
- The bottling dates on the cap and label must be the same, otherwise this is a clear fake.
- The label must indicate the exact address of the factory. If there is no specification of the city, then most likely it is the products of a non-existent plant.
- Kazakh vodka cannot be very cheap. In Kazakhstan there is a minimum price for alcohol, in ruble equivalent it is 125 rubles.
Where to buy vodka from Kazakhstan
Of course, it is unlikely that counterfeit products will be sold in a specialized liquor store. Also, the quality of products is monitored in large supermarket chains.
Another recommendation: you should buy well-known, trusted brands. There are many degrees of protection on such products that are difficult to fake.