Shustov vodka
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Shustov is a brand of vodka
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Vodka , is a distilled beverage. It is composed primarily of water and ethanol with traces of impurities and flavorings. Vodka is made by the distillation of fermented substances such as grains, potatoes, or sometimes fruits....

based on old recipe. In the beginning of the 20th century “Shustov’s” cognac was widely known as one of the most frequently advertised Russian liqueurs. Its advertising images constantly appeared in major magazines and newspapers, on top of tramp roofs. In France, which is still considered to be cognac’s motherland, Shustov’s Bell-shaped logo was far better recognized by the consumers than any of the home brands’s labels.

Nikolay Shustov, a 40 year old merchant, started the company’s story in 1863 with a small liquor factory based in the former farriery building on Maroseyka Street in Moscow. For about two years the factory stay at Maroseyka addresses producing a limited range of pure alcohol and wine. The company’s small capacities were paid for by the excellent product’s quality – an outstanding feature quickly recognized by customers Shustov’s remarkable taste,colorful wrapping and attractive label helped the enterprise to beat the rivals and confidently establish itself on the market. According to the Moscow government’s records of 1881, Shustov’s factory took 16th place on the alcohol market. An enterprise run by just 18 employees was producing 3950 vodka buckets conquering the worldly known Peter Smirnov’s business with an overturn capacity of 200 thousands vodka buckets a year.

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