Belaya Rus (Belarusian : 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 300 m (1,000 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 [ edit ] 2013 Double Gold Medal and "Rye Vodka of the Year " International Review of Spirits Competition: Beverage Tasting Institute of Chicago [ edit ] 2011 Silver Medal and "Best Buy " Award with "Highly Recommended " ratings (89 points) Other International Competitions [ edit ] Best Belarusian Product of the Year in Russia 2006" Best product of the Year 2003" [1]
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