Beluga Noble Vodka Export 20 x 50 ml

Beluga Noble carries a genuinely storied name — originally created in 2002 at the Mariinsk Distillery, founded in the 18th century deep in Siberia, reportedly 300 kilometers from the nearest large settlement. That origin story remains central to the brand's identity, but it's worth knowing accurately: in October 2022, Noblewood Group, a private company based in Montenegro, acquired the international rights to Beluga (excluding Russia itself) for a reported $75 million. Since that acquisition, the raw spirit behind the export version you're likely buying is sourced from Noblewood's own distillery in Latvia, with rectification and bottling now taking place in Montenegro — a meaningful shift in where and how the vodka is actually made, even as the brand continues drawing on its original Siberian storytelling.

What hasn't changed is the production philosophy that made Beluga famous in the first place. The vodka is distilled from 100% Scandinavian organic wheat, then filtered through quartz sand and silver before undergoing a genuinely distinctive 30-day resting period — a step Quality Liquor Store describes as "an entirely unique step in the vodka category that no comparable ultra-premium producer replicates," during which the malt spirit, honey, oat, and milk thistle components have time to fully harmonize before a final multi-stage filtration removes any remaining impurities while preserving the texture and aroma that resting period built.

Wine Enthusiast awarded 95 Points, calling Beluga Noble "a benchmark expression for vodka connoisseurs," and the broader Beluga Noble program has collected 18 international competition medals. Chip Dykstra of The Rum Howler Blog, reviewing an earlier vintage, scored it 90.5/100, noting the vodka grew "spicier" with a "zesty aftertaste" carrying "lightly bitter metallic flavour" when served at room temperature versus chilled. Difford's Guide's detailed independent tasting found "mild cracked pepper with grainy aromas and faint notes of crushed mussel shells, aniseed, fennel and lavender honey," developing into "cracked black pepper spicy bite, notes of charcoal and coal dust" on the palate, closing "long, dry" with "lingering dill and fennel." Most retailer accounts converge on a gentler, more classically luxurious profile: delicate grain, vanilla, honey, and white pepper on the nose, with a smooth, creamy texture and a clean, crisp finish — genuinely well-suited, as the brand itself suggests, to pairing with caviar or smoked salmon. This 20-count pack of individual 50ml bottles offers an easy, low-commitment way to sample one of the more decorated names in the ultra-premium vodka category.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Beluga Noble Russian Vodka was originally created in 2002 at the Mariinsk Distillery, founded in the 18th century in Siberia, Russia. In October 2022, Noblewood Group, based in Montenegro, acquired the international rights to the Beluga brand (excluding Russia) for a reported $75 million. Since that acquisition, the raw spirit for the export vodka has been sourced from Noblewood's own distillery in Latvia, with the finished vodka rectified and bottled in Montenegro.

The vodka is made from a mash of 100% Scandinavian organic wheat, subtly flavored with sugar, honey, an oatmeal infusion, holy thistle, and vanilla. Following distillation, the spirit passes through quartz sand and silver filtration, then undergoes a genuinely distinctive 30-day resting period — a step during which the vodka's various components harmonize before a final multi-stage filtration removes remaining impurities while preserving the texture and aroma developed during rest. Bottled at 40% ABV / 80 proof. This particular offering presents the vodka in a set of twenty individual 50ml bottles.

Critics Reviews

Wine Enthusiast — 95 Points:
"A benchmark expression for vodka connoisseurs."

Chip Dykstra ("Arctic Wolf"), The Rum Howler Blog — 90.5/100 (October 27, 2012):
"I decided to repeat the experience the next day with a warmer glass poured at room temperature. The vodka was much spicier and there was what I would call a zesty aftertaste which carried lightly bitter metallic flavour."

Difford's Guide (extended independent review):
"Crystal clear. Mild cracked pepper with grainy aromas and faint notes of crushed mussel shells, aniseed, fennel and lavender honey. Very clean with cracked black pepper spicy bite, notes of charcoal and coal dust with faint grainy character, nuts and lavender. Long, dry finish with black pepper spice which fades with lingering dill and fennel emerging."

18 International Competition Medals — across the broader Beluga Noble program

Wine Enthusiast (extended tasting note, alternate SKU):
"Overall neutral, this wheat-based vodka hints at coconut, leading into a mild finish tinged with grapefruit peel and pink peppercorn. The producer suggests this vodka is best consumed with caviar."

Tasting Profile

Nose
Crystal clear. Delicate and refined, with subtle grain notes, a touch of floral sweetness, and a whisper of vanilla. Some tasting finds mild cracked pepper, crushed mussel shell, aniseed, fennel, and lavender honey.

Palate
Exquisitely smooth and balanced, featuring sweet vanilla, honey, and a hint of creamy oat. White pepper and light floral notes emerge gently, with a soft, malty character throughout. Independently, some tastings find a more assertive cracked black pepper spice, charcoal, and coal dust character.

Finish
Clean, crisp, and mineral-driven, with a subtle sweetness lingering pleasantly. Some tasting finds a longer, drier finish with dill and fennel notes emerging.

Quick Overview

Food Pairings

• Caviar
• Smoked salmon
• Fine oysters
• Elegant hors d'oeuvres

Cocktail Suggestions

Neat, Well Chilled — the recommended serve, paired ideally with caviar or smoked salmon.

Beluga Martini
2.5 oz Beluga Noble Vodka · dry vermouth to taste · lemon twist or olive.