MASTER RYE DISTILLERS

Belvedere’s Master Rye Distillers are experts in crafting rye in new ways, drawing out its depth and dimension.

It takes skill, passion and a strong heritage to turn simple, natural ingredients into extraordinary spirits.

Belvedere’s Master Rye Distillers draw their expertise from Poland’s 600-year vodka making ...

tradition. In fact, the first reference to vodka in Poland is dated 1405, meaning ‘little water.’

Working from a distillery that has been operating since 1910, Belvedere’s Master Rye Distillers have a passion for showcasing the complexity of Polish rye; expertly crafting it into pioneering new spirits that display its potential to impart distinct flavors.

Belvedere’s distillation process by fire creates the final transformation of the rye and water into a liquid of incredible depth, complexity and taste. A delicate balance of science and fine art, our distillers use a proprietary process that applies heat to inspire and transform the Polish rye, unlocking its hidden potential.

Masterfully Crafted From Nature.

A natural, simple approach is at the heart of the Belvedere brand. This begins with the process ...

our Master Rye Distillers use to craft our spirits. Every ingredient that goes into their time-honored process is held to the exacting standards of Poland’s legal regulations of Polish Vodka, which dictate that no artificial flavors can be added. Belvedere’s rye is sourced from just eight local agricultural partners, enabling 100% traceability of the grain. This allows the distillers to understand the conditions and features of the land, and how it impacts the distinctive flavors they can draw out from within the grain.

Our distillers combine this heritage grain with water purified through an 11-step process, creating a neutral stage that allows the nuanced and dynamic flavors of the rye to shine. From two main ingredients brought together through a process inspired by centuries of expert Polish distilling, a liquid of incredible depth, complexity and taste is born.

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A Mission to Nourish the Land.

Our purpose is driven from an inherent respect for the land and our mission is to nourish it. ...

We’ve declared a series of ambitions and goals to deliver on this mission. Three key initiatives under three umbrellas: green energy, organic product and sustainable packaging are at the heart of this process.

Within the green energy umbrella, Belvedere has implemented an aggressive CO2 reduction and renewable energy plan and has set two crucial goals – to reduce energy related CO2 emissions by 80% by 2022 to then become energy carbon neutral by the end of the same year.

Belvedere has also begun innovating in the organic space. All of our product innovations will be organic beginning in 2021. We are currently working with our agriculture partners in Poland on the transition to 100% organic farming starting from 2023.

Sustainable packaging is another critical priority for Belvedere. We are actively auditing supply chain vendors to abide by a 100% green code of conduct, with the goal of reducing plastic by 50% by 2025.

Find out more about these initiatives, and our commitment to nature.

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Made In Poland.

Belvedere, the first super-premium vodka, represents 600 years of Polish Vodka-making tradition. Our distillery is one of the world’s longest continuously operating facilities, making vodka since 1910.

Small and intimate, the distillery delivers Belvedere’s signature consistent quality and has been recognized by the European Commission for its aggressive sustainability agenda, having reduced CO2 emissions by 42% since 2012.

Belvedere’s production is regulated by the Polish Vodka legal regulation, one of the strictest in the world. As the appellation dictates, all production must take place on Polish soil, the spirit must be made of either grain or potato, and nothing else can be added.