elit by Stolichnaya, Stoli’s line of ultra-luxury vodka, has just released its newest limited-edition bottled.

The newest edition—pristine water series: Andean edition–is the third and final release in the pristine water series and made with carefully-sourced water from Lake Colico is the Andes Mountain. Each bottle is $3,000 and only 250 bottles are available.

Each bottle of this limited edition vodka comes in a hand-cut crystal bottle by Glencairn Crystal, one of the world’s leading crystal houses, designed to refract light and enhance the liquid’s clarity. Every exquisite bottle is sealed with a silver medallion overlaid with gold. The bottle is then nestled in a sustainably sourced, Chilean Black Cherry wood case that is lined with leather and embellished with an indigenous pattern local to Colico Lake.

Water is the main, and arguably the most vital, ingredient in vodka, and can have a profound effect on the vodka’s salinity. This is very similar to the concept of terroir in wine. The minerality of the water in Lake Colico is well-balanced and gives the Andean edition flavor notes of bright citrus, honeyed vanilla, and white pepper.

Tasting notes on the Andean edition:

o   Nose: Alcohol present, bright citrus, Meyer lemon, giving way to floral notes of lemon verbena; malty grains, earth

o   Palate: Honeyed vanilla, butterscotch, white pepper

o   Mouth Feel: Light bodied, silky, clean, not too much acidity

o   Finish: Short, pleasant sweetness, with a hint of spice

elit by Stolichnaya is the highest-rated white spirit in the world and is the definitive expression of vodka luxury. It is the only vodka that undergoes a state-of-the-art freeze filtration process to separate out impurities and produce a liquid that is effortlessly drinkable. To learn more: www.elitbystoli.com