Stolichnaya is a Russian vodka producer that has been distilling spirits since the Soviet era. The brand originates from Russia and produces vodka using traditional methods, with their distillation process involving multiple filtrations to achieve the characteristic clean profile expected of premium Russian vodka.

Russian vodka production centers on creating a neutral, smooth spirit through careful selection of grain and water sources, combined with extensive distillation and filtration processes. Stolichnaya follows these traditional Russian vodka-making principles, utilizing wheat and rye as base materials. The brand emphasizes purity and smoothness in its production methods, characteristics that define the Russian vodka category.

The current range includes both their standard Premium Vodka and the Elit expression, which represents a higher-tier offering with additional refinement in the distillation process. Elit typically undergoes more extensive filtration, including freeze-filtration techniques, resulting in an even cleaner and more refined final product.