The Beverage Testing Institute (Chicago, Illinois, USA) published the result of its international drinks contest; it was reported that BLAGOFF vodka had won the gold medal, leaving many globally recognized brands behind.

The Beverage Testing Institute is a respectable American organization founded in 1981 and an independent strong drinks observer. Their team of experts and sommeliers is completely objective. About 1,300 strong drinks from all over the world take part in the contest annually, with the results published by The New Yorker Magazine, Wine & Spirits и International Wine Review.

This year, 300 kinds of vodka have competed in The Beverage Testing Institute contest, with BLAGOFF trademark presenting its BLAGOFF Classic, BLAGOFF Premium, and BLAGOFF Original. These scored 94, 92, and 90 points on a 100-scale, respectively. In addition, BLAGOFF was given the gold medal and the Exceptional title.

In the meantime, Smirnoff scored 88 points, Stolichnaya Stoli got 87 points, and Absolut only scored 82 points.

Says BLAGOFF’s brand manager Evgeniy Razuvaev: ‘BLAGOFF’s success is well deserved; we sell well in 77 different countries; our market breakthrough was quick and strong, and we are hoping to keep improving our shares of the global market.’