Craftsmanship. Perfection. Exclusivity. These words are often used, so often in fact that with each use they lose some of their weight, some of their meaning, until they become empty shells devoid of any significance. But then, every so often, something comes along, something of such undeniable craftsmanship, such flawless perfection and such precious rarity that its very existence restores power, weight and credibility to these words.

That is why elit™ by Stolichnaya® proudly presents the elit pristine water series: The Himalayan Edition. We have taken great care to handcraft this unique vodka of unprecedented perfection and exclusivity for your discerning palate.

Preciously Rare

Where the earth meets the sky, in one of the furthest and most remote corners of the world lies Langtang National Park in the heart of the Himalayan Mountain range. There, water is formed from the perpetual melting of snow and begins its long journey through countless layers of rock to an internal reservoir 3000 meters above sea level. From there, the water that will create the most exclusive vodka in the world is sourced. Once the natural spring water has been sourced it is passed through mechanical filters to remove any impurities while keeping its unique natural composition & characteristics. The purity of the water source adds to the pristine nature of the limited edition series.

Flawless Perfection

The heart of the Black Earth in the Tambov region is considered one of the most fertile areas in Russia. Winter wheat is seeded and harvested from fields bordering the Kershinskoye water reservoir, free from impurities. Once harvested, this particular grain, known for its quality and perfection, goes through multiple purification and refinement processes to yield the best parts of the grain, which are then used in the fermentation process.

Undeniable Craftsmanship

After going to incredible lengths to source the purest water, grow the highest quality grain and distill it into the world’s most unique vodka, it would be unthinkable to hold this precious liquid in anything other than a one-of-a-kind handcrafted bottle. So we travelled to the Bohemian region of the Czech Republic, where they have been creating hand-blown bottles using a multi-step process practiced by artisans since the 13th century. Bohemian glass is world-renowned as superior quality glass due to the abundant natural resources found in the countryside and the skill level of the expert craftsmen in the region. Lead free and clear in its beauty, the hand-blown glass is a natural vessel for this premium spirit.

Attention To Detail

Every last detail of the elit pristine water series: The Himalayan Edition has been carefully considered. The water and grain were specifically sourced to create a truly unique vodka but the signature Stolichnaya freeze filtration process was preserved to ensure a distillation of the highest quality. After all, we are proud of our long heritage in making vodka, or “little water” as it is known in Russian, but at the same time we are unafraid to re-invent and re-define it. In that spirit we have added a final detail to enhance your experience. We’ve provided you with a custom gold plated ice pick weighing 234 grams. It is a symbol of our commitment to perfection and a reminder that the elit pristine water series: The Himalayan Edition is a carefully crafted one-of-a-kind vodka that should always be prepared perfectly using only the finest ice. *The icepick-shaped object attached to this bottle’s cap is for decorative and novelty value only. It should be handled with care and under no circumstances should it be used to chip ice or for any other non-decorative purpose.  When the bottle is opened, the cap/pick should be placed in a safe location out of the reach of children or others, and covered with or placed in a sturdy sheath or other covering that completely covers the metal portion. When finished pouring, the cap/pick should be immediately and firmly reattached to the bottle

Charity Partnership

Oceana is the largest international organization working to make our oceans as healthy and abundant as they once were. Protecting over 1.2 million square miles of ocean from destructive industrial fishing, as well as the innumerable sea turtles, sharks, dolphins and other sea creatures that depend upon a vibrant ocean, Oceana complements the elit pristine water series vision.  This partnership, a natural fit in every sense of the word, combines Oceana’s efforts to preserve the oceans with everything elit pristine water series exemplifies: purity, sustainability, respect for nature, and responsible water use.