Vodka, a clear distilled alcoholic beverage, traces its origins to Poland, Russia, and Sweden. Its primary components are water and ethanol, often accompanied by trace impurities and flavorings. Traditionally, vodka production involved distilling fermented cereal grains. With the introduction of potatoes to Europe in the 18th century, they became another common ingredient. Modern vodka production sometimes incorporates other bases like maize, sugar cane, fruit, honey, or maple sap.
By 1911, vodka accounted for a staggering 89% of all alcohol consumed in Russia.
In 1925, the Polish government declared a monopoly on the production of clear vodkas.
A 1956 revenue ruling stated that up to 0.2% sugar and trace amounts of citric acid in vodka are not classified as flavoring agents.
The first Swedish vodka to be called "vodka", Explorer Vodka, was introduced in 1958, initially targeting the American export market.
Absolut Vodka, reusing the name of "Absolut Rent Brännvin", was launched in 1979.
In 1994, David Christian challenged the validity of William Pokhlebkin's research on the history of vodka, citing a lack of credible sources and pro-Russian bias.
Following Sweden's entry into the European Union in 1995, regulations changed, allowing private companies to produce vodka.
In 1995, "trace amounts" of citric acid in vodka was clarified to mean no more than 1,000ppm.
Since 2000, changing consumer preferences and regulatory adjustments have led to the emergence of various "artisanal" and "ultra premium" vodka brands.
In 2001, vodka consumption in Russia was estimated to be around 70% of total alcohol consumption.
In 2008, a new EU regulation came into effect, requiring vodkas not made from grain or potatoes to specify the ingredients used in their production.
In 2013, organizers of a so-called "vodka car" operation were sentenced to two and a half years in jail for illegally supplying thousands of liters of vodka to young people.
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