Brand
Mamont
Mamont is a Russian vodka brand inspired by the discovery of the Yukagir mammoth. It is known for its tusk-shaped bottle and for a declared "from grain to bottle" production in the Altai highlands, featuring multiple distillations and birch charcoal filtration.
- Sokolovo · Altai Krai · Russia
- 1 product
The story
The Mamont concept was born from an explorer's inspiration following the discovery of the Yukagir mammoth. The brand was developed to celebrate the spirit of adventure and is produced in the Altai area; Mamont production is carried out in collaboration with the Itkul Distillery, a historic Altai Krai facility that began producing Mamont around 2009–2010 and was later acquired by Marussia Beverages.
Production philosophy
Celebrating exploration and the Siberian territory: the product emphasizes local raw materials and a comprehensive supply-chain control approach ("from grain to bottle") to achieve a clean sensory profile with delicate notes.
Territory
Altai, Russia (area of Altai Krai; production linked to the Itkul Distillery)
Awards and recognition
IWSC Gold Outstanding (IWSC 2020, mentioned among top vodkas); scores and recognitions reported in distribution materials (e.g. Ultimate Spirits Challenge 94 pts, Wine Enthusiast 90 pts, Gold - International Spirits Challenge).
Production method
Produced from malt alcohol obtained from four cereals; the stated process includes traditional malting of the grain, natural fermentation, six distillation passes, blending with Altai artesian water and filtration through birch charcoal enriched with silver ions.
Distillation
Multiple distillation (six times); base spirit from malt
Characteristics
- Type
- Brand
- City
- Sokolovo
- Categories
- vodka
- premium vodka
- grain vodka
- Raw materials
- barley
- millet
- winter wheat
- rye
- artesian water
- Representative products
- Vodka Mamont 70cl
What makes it distinctive
- Iconic mammoth tusk-shaped bottle
- Declared "from grain to bottle" production in the Altai
- Distilled six times and filtered through birch charcoal with silver ions
- Use of artesian water from deep wells
- Imported and distributed by Marussia Beverages in several markets