Recognized in its homeland as a benchmark for excellence, Russian Standard Original owes its name and quality to Dmitri Mendeleev's classic formula, commissioned by Tsar Alexander III for optimum balance and purity. Today Russian Standard Vodka revives that same formula, including the finest Russian wheat grains and pure glacial waters from Lake Ladoga, to create a superbly smooth and pure tasting classic Russian spirit. Russian Standard Original is a perfect vodka to sip neat or as your preferred spirit for a long drink.