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US$1,000

Swedish vodka brand Absolut launched just 800 bottles of its Absolut Crystal limited edition, costing US$1,000, across duty free stores in 2010.

Created by swedish design duo Skogsberg & Smart, all decanters were hand-blown, hand-cut and hand-engraved. Each one is also numbered from 1 to 800.

The following year, Absolut released just 10 decanters of its special edition Absolut Black Pinstripe Crystal, costing US$1,113.


US$2,000

Liqueurs and Cognac producer Alizé launched a limited edition bottle of its Rose expression – a blend of French vodka, VS cognac, passion fruit and strawberry fruit juices, lychee and rose – in 2007.

Created in celebration of Valentine's Day, the bottle features an abundance of pink and white Swarovski crystals.

Each bottle, costing US$2,000, is said to have taken almost 100 hours to create.


US$3,000

In October 2013, Stolichnaya launched a limited edition expression made from New Zealand spring water and bottled in rare crystal.

Just 3,000 bottles were made available globally following an initial launch at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes.

The release, which formed part of Stolichnaya's elit pristine water series, features a French Royale de Champagne crystal bottle contained New Zealand-native Kauri wood.


US$4,117

German brand Iordanov Vodka launched its 'Decadence Version' bottle in March 2011, costing US$4,117.

Decorated with 8,000 Swarovski crystals, the colour of each bottle varies depending on the flavour of the vodka inside.

Iordanov Vodka is usually contained in bottles displaying a crystal skull imgage and comes in flavors such as citron, grapefruit, orange, currant, wild cherry and cranberry.


US$6,922

Oval Vodka also enlisted the services of Swarovski to created a crystal-encrusted limited edition bottle in 2008.

Covered in 7000 precious gems, the bottle was made available for sale across exclusive London nightclubs at a cost of US$6,922.

The bottle was featured in an expensive rotating LCD display unit, called "The Glorifier".


US$7,240

In 2011, super-premium Belvedere Vodka unveiled a limited edition run of 'Belver Bears' in exclusive locations throughout France.

Designed by singer-songwriter and DJ Jean-Roch, the unique can also be hung on walls and has backlights to illuminate it.


US$9,502

Russian vodka brand Imperial Collection launched its vodka carafes in the shape of faberge eggs in the UK three years ago.

Crafted by Russian artisans using enamel, crystals, and 24-carat gold gilding, the eggs are modelled on the world-famous jewelled eggs created by master goldsmith Peter Carl Fabergé over a century ago.

Housed inside is a decanter, four Venetian glasses, and a bottle of super premium vodka made from homegrown wheat and rye.

Each egg is topped by a golden eagle designed by a Florentine master jeweller who has worked in the Vatican for over 30 years.

Gold-plated eggs carry an RRP of US$9,502, while coloured enamel eggs are priced US$4,411.


US$1 million

Breaking into the US$1 million vodka territory is Diva vodka, billed as the "world's most glamorous vodka".

Ice filtered through Nordic birch charcoal and then filtered again through sand peppered with precious and semi-precious stones, Diva Vodka's packaging reflects its filtration process.

A sparkling wand containing Swarovski crystals runs through the centre of the bottle that can be used "as a garnish".


US$1.35 million

Produced by military car manufacturer Russo-Baltique, this vodka brand is said to replicate the radiator of a Russo-Baltic car driven by a journalist from Russia to Monaco in 1911.

Russo-Baltique Vodka was first created in 2008 with funding from Kazakhstan royalty, to mark the centenary of the opening of the Russo-Baltique car factory.

The brand-owner claims that Russo-Baltique Vodka is not for drinking because "it is the brand of the vodka to be received by succession" and should be "part of the family artwork collections".

Decorated with white and yellow gold, the bottling also features a diamond-encrusted Russian Imperial eagle at its head.

1. Billionaire Vodka — 2015 Edition

Price: $7.25 million

It's all about the packaging, and the mystique of a black faux-fur-clothed bottle that totally hides the contents and is further embellished with nearly 2,000 diamonds in gold settings. The 2015 edition, a sellout, built on a tradition of expensive bottles begun by Leon Verres' Billionaire Vodka in 2012. The vodka it holds was also filtered through real diamonds. This particular offering was an 18-liter bottle, but a smaller, less expensive 0.7-liter bottle Diamond Edition was also available for a much lower price. It had six diamonds and a golden dog tag. In addition, a connoisseur may purchase the same vodka in a simple bottle for a much more reasonable price!

This puts Billionaire 2015 Edition first on our most expensive vodkas list.

2. The Eye of the Dragon

Price: $5.5 million
Royal Dragon Vodka, a Dutch company based in Hong Kong, created a beautiful bottle topped by a stylized dragon studded with 50 karats worth of yellow diamonds in addition to approximately 15,000 clear cut diamonds and solid 18-karat gold. The artistic creation was a joint effort between Scarselli Diamonds of New York and the vodka company. It reportedly took eight months to produce, and the vodka it contains is also said to be of legendary quality, produced from winter rye charcoal-distilled five times.

3. 2012 Leon Verres Billionaire Vodka

Price: $3.75 million
The triple-filtered fiery liquid contained in this diamond-studded white faux-fur bottle was filtered once through ice, then a second time through Nordic charcoal, and finally through crushed diamonds and other gemstones. The first of this producer's legendary expensive bottles, it is another authentic vodka that may never be tasted. But the five-liter bottle recalls an era of Russian overindulgence and it is indeed beautiful to gaze upon!

4. Russo-Baltique Voka (New)

Price: $1.3 million
It's a unique bottle, to say the least, and there is a unique story that surrounds it. Made to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the automaker, it is of bulletproof glass, with a flask made from the radiator guard of a vintage Russo-Baltique automobile. The first bottle was presented to Prince Albert of Monaco. One of the bottles was stolen from a vodka museum in Copenhagen.
Captured on film by the security system, the empty bottle was later recovered from a construction site and returned to the museum. Later it was refilled with vodka, and it retains its worth. After all, it's all about the packaging — and the story. Right?

5. Diva Premium Vodka

Price: An estimated $1 million
This is a bottle of vodka meant to be consumed, but there is a special reason for that. The vodka itself is said to be extraordinary, triple-filtered, and known for its premium taste. There are also precious crystals encased in the bottle that can be used as gifts to special people for special occasions, or the bottle may simply be displayed as an art piece when it is empty. It's definitely that pretty!

6. Russo-Baltique (Old) Vodka

Price: $740,000
Whether you love the cars or you love the vodka, you'll have to admit there's something special about both. And the combination can be tantalizing. The renowned Russian maker of luxury cars from the 1900s turned its attention to vodka later in its history, and achieved success there as well. Only 10 bottles of this vodka were released, and each buyer received a complementary Dartz Prombron Iron Diamond SUV. The flasks that encased the bottles were solid-gold replicas of the car's radiator glass and weighed 20 pounds each. Caps are made of yellow and white gold, topped by a diamond-studded Russian imperial eagle.

7. Kors Vodka 24k, George V Limited Edition

Price: $24,000
Russian Czar Nicholas II in the early 1900s was determined to create the "perfect" vodka, and he attempted it by distilling with solid gold pipes and infusing the liquid with diamonds. He then shared his recipe with his cousin, George V. Kors. This distinctive vodka is the result, and only 240 bottles were released. Some are still around, but you'll pay dearly for it!

8. Absolut Crystal Pinstripe Black bottle

Price:$10,000
It's a complete package: A simple bottle fashioned from high-quality crystal made at Sweden's Reijmyre Glassworks, along with two appropriate matching crystal tumblers, and packaged in a treasure chest of distinctive pinstripe fabric. The design was created by Magnus Skosberg and Mimi Smart, and only 10 sets were produced. Absolut continues to produce premium vodka, distilled from hard winter wheat. It also markets a range of infused vodkas to appeal to a wide variety of tastes.

9. Belver Bears Belvedere Vodka

Price: $7,250
It's hard not to smile at these little bottles that look like bears! Originally displayed at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival, the bottle was a limited edition that resulted from a collaboration between the Polish company Belvedere and singer-songwriter DJ Jean-Roch. The vodka itself is distilled four times, making it as unique as the plexiglass, backlighted bottle which is an attention-getter of a totally different kind.

10. OVAL Swarovski Crystal Vodka

Price: $6,922
Launched in 2009, Oval Vodka is produced in Vienna, Austria, and served only in exclusive nightclubs in Europe and America. The exclusive vodka, produced from 100 percent pure wheat through a patented process, is bottled at 84 proof, making it an exclusive variety. The bottle is unique as well, studded with Swarovski crystals that catch and reflect light from every direction.

11. Iordanov Vodka

Price: $4,300
Produced in Koblenz, Germany, Iordanov Vodka is produced with 100 percent pure wheat and water from the Vogelsberg Highlands. The elixir is distilled five times and is known for its rich flavor and aromatic scent. Its unique bottle is studded with 14,000 Swarovski crystals, making it as memorable as the vodka contained within.

12. Stoli Elit Himalayan Edition Vodka

Price: $3,000
Only 300 bottles of this Stoli limited edition vodka are released annually, and each classic hand-blown bottle is packaged with a gold-plated ice-pick as a gift. The vodka is unique as well, produced from Russian wheat and Himalayan mountain underground spring water.

13. Imperial Collection Super Premium Vodka

Price: $2,400
This one boasts some unique packaging. Each white enamel flask is adorned with gold and crystals. Then, they are encased in a Faberge egg topped with a golden eagle for its presentation to customers. Even the simple red box that contains the flask is worthy of note.

14. Alize Swarovski Studded Vodka

Price: $2,000
Last on our most expensive vodkas list is a visual stunner by Alize.
A special release for Valentine's day in 2007, this bottle of vodka is surrounded by Swarovski crystals. It has a nice blend of fruits and will certainly get her attention. If you're into bedazzled vodkas, this one's for you!
The least expensive vodka on this list may still seem extremely high for a bottle of alcohol destined to be consumed, but some of the vodka in these bottles may never be tasted at all. If that seems a bit odd, simply remember that is one of the most mysterious aspects of prized bottles of any type of liquor. On occasion, though, we hear of a decades-old bottle of vintage wine uncorked to celebrate an anniversary, or a centuries-old bottle of brandy opened to mark a special event.

10. Swarovski Studded Alize

The Swarovski Studded Alize was created in celebration of Valentine's Day in 2007, to be offered as the perfect gift for that occasion.

It's made as a mixture of French Vodka, cognac and several fruits such as strawberries, lychee and passion fruit as well as roses to stir the senses and prepare them for that special night on Valentine's. The bottle itself looks exquisite, decorated with Swarovski crystals, and the price proves that as well. You'd have to pay at least $2,000 to get your hands on one of these rarities today.

9. Imperial Collection Super Premium Vodka

The Imperial Collection Super Premium Vodka is a royal presence with a carafe and glasses made of Venetian glass with refined gilding produced in the same manner since the 12th century. The handcrafted Faberge egg on top of the carafe and the the eagle on the cap speak of that royal presence as well.

The drink itself was distilled from selected grains and went through multiple refinement processes after which it was filtered to add that smoothness and brilliance in the end product. The price for a bottle of this impressive drink it's a good $2,400.

8. Stoli Elit: Himalayan Edition

As we were saying, vodka comes from water. But this one, the Stoli Elit: Himalayan Edition comes with pure water from the underground reservoirs of the Himalayas in its mixture. The water was combined with winter wheat from Russia in the crafting process to give birth to this special drink.

The bottle is made from the finest hand-blown Bohemian glass that Czech Republic had to offer and sealed with a gold-plated decorative ice pick. Each bottle is individually numbered and comes with a hand-made walnut chest adorned with the elit logo and gold closure. With such a delivery and its rare ingredients, the price of $3,000 per bottle should sound normal.

7. Iordanov Vodka

The Iordanov Vodka is made with the highest quality water from the town of Koblenz, situated on the rivers Rhine and Moselle in Germany. It's a premium vodka, made in a slow process with a high accent on quality. As the producers say, this is not a vodka to be rushed. It's to be savoured and enjoyed.

The bottle was hand-designed and comes adorned with no less than 8,300 Swarovski crystals. No wonder it was named the Decadence Edition. The price for one bottle goes as high as $4,353.

6. OVAL Swarovski Crystal Vodka

Released in 2008 for the most exclusive nightclubs around the world, the OVAL Swarovski Crystal Vodka is a high-end vodka made to attract looks.

The bottle boasts over 7,000 Swarovski crystals and speaks of luxury and elegance. This vodka is available in limited edition only for an outrageous $6,922 per bottle.

5. Belver Bears Belvedere Vodka

Designed by Jean-Roch in collaboration with Belvedere for the Cannes Film Festival in France, to be offered in the VIP Rooms of the festival in the cities of Cannes, St. Tropez and Paris, the Belver Bears Belvedere Vodka is a limited edition exclusive vodka.

The bottle was created in the shell form of a teddy bear made from clear plexiglas and back-lit with a bright light. The price for a bottle of this now rare vodka reached a jaw-dropping $7,240. Good luck finding one.

4. The Old Russo-Baltique Vodka

Produced by the Russian car manufacturer Russo-Baltique "to woo Russian royalty, tycoons and wealthy aficionados worldwide", the Old Russo-Baltique Vodka tells a story of past ages, classic cars and good, proper aged drinks.

The bottle recreates some of the design elements of the old classic Russo-Balt automobiles, offering different packages. If you thought that the previous vodkas on our list are expensive, hold you breath because this one jumps into the super expensive category with a whooping price of $740,000, a price that seems to justify the age of this vodka, hence the old addition to the name.

3. DIVA Premium Vodka

When first released, it was the most expensive vodka in the world. Right now, it stands at number three. The DIVA Premium Vodka is made with spring water filtered through ice. The distillation process is a meticulous one, because the triple refined alcohol is finished after being poured through precious stones.
Some precious stones are added in the bottle as well, and to make it even more exquisite, they also added crushed diamond sand and birch charcoal. A bottle of DIVA Premium Vodka costs $1 million, though if you don't care about the luxurious bottle, you could have the same vodka for a price tag of $3,700.

2. The New Russo-Baltique Vodka

Another addition from the Russian car manufacturer Russo-Baltique, the New Russo-Baltique Vodka makes a difference not through the vodka itself but the packaging.

It comes in a flask made of bulletproof glass and designed as a replica of the radiator guard that was used in the Russo-Baltique cars out of gold coins minted in the period between 1908 and 1912, when the company created their first car. The cap of the flask is made of gold and boasts a replica of the Russian Imperial Eagle adorned with diamonds. The price for such a bottle of vodka is an unbelievable $1.3 million.

1. Billionaire Vodka

The Billionaire Vodka, as the name says, it's the most expensive vodka one could buy right now, with a motto that states "it's good to be the king". To create the best and smoothest experiences, the vodka is run through diamonds to remove impurities.

The bottle is adorned with 3,000 diamonds and Swarovski crystals as well, but those only purify some select wallets, because the price for one of those bottles is a whooping $3.7 million. But when you buy one, you also receive the Billionaires Card concierge which gives you access to the most exclusive liquors, personal shopping services and some of the most exquisite products the world has to offer. In translation, more wallet purifying.

10. Magnum Grey Goose Vodka – $815.00

Made by the self-made billionaire, Sidney Frank, Grey Goose is one of the most popular Vodkas among the rich and famous. It's made from French wheat and distilled in a five-step process that involves artesian spring water, water that is filtered through Champagne limestone located in the Gensac Springs, which aids in its crystal clear appearance and smooth taste and quality. The water is untouched by human hands or pollutants. Each bottle is beautifully decorated with wintry pictures of grey geese and they sell for $815 a bottle, making them one of the most expensive Vodkas on the market today.

9. Absolut Vodka – $1,000

The very successful business man, Lars Olsson Smith, who controlled about one third of all the Vodka in Sweden, even while he was so young, he was still learning to shave, he became the "The King of Vodka" for half of the 19th century. Absolut Vodka was a new kind of Vodka that he developed in 1879, and by 1979, it began being exported and immediately soared to the success that it is known for today. A battle of the packaging went on for the Vodka for years, until an idea hit him after seeing a medicine bottle in a store window, and associating the fact that Vodka was used in medicine, claiming that it cured a number of ailments, Smith wanted to bottle his brand the same way. Furthermore, he did not want to stick a bulky label on it to hid the crystal clear liquid, thus, we have the Absolut bottle that we know well today. Bottles sell for $1,000 a piece, which puts this Vodka as the ninth most expensive on our list.

8. Swarovski -Studded Alize Limited Edition Vodka – $2,000

Alize is a liquor brand that develops a wide range of liquors, from Cognac, whiskeys, and of course, Vodka. They are known for creating beautiful, designs for their bottles that are over-the-top and extravagant. One of their most popular bottling ideas was the use of Swarovski crystals on their bottles, and if you know the name, Swarovski, you know they, alone, are pricey. A limited edition of Valentine's Day bottles were designed by Alize, and inside them, were a concoction that they claim to be "the original drink of love." The concoction consists of passion fruit, strawberry, lychee, and rose, all mixed with Vodka and Cognac. The bottles sell for $2,ooo and puts their Vodka drink as one of the most expensive ever sold.

7. Iordanov Vodka – $4,353

Iordanov is a Vodka produced in one of the oldest German distilleries in the town of Koblenz. There are over 150 years of experience in the distillery industry for Iordanov, and it shows. Iordanov Vodka is so crystal clear and pure, and it is due to their five-time distilling process that leaves their Vodka with a rich, gentle flavor, and a very aromatic scent. They manufacture their Vodka from 100% fine, wheat grain as their primary base, and use crystal clear water of the Vogelsberg Highlands for the distilling process. Iordanov completes the product with gem-encrusted bottles that are not only gorgeous, but expensive, and the price you pay depends on the jewels. A typical bottles sells for $4,353, and for those who have experienced Iordanov Vodka, say it is worth every penny.

6. Oval Vodka – $6,920

Bottled in an oval-shape bottle and encrusted with jewels, Oval is an Austrian Vodka that is developed in a unique, patented 11-day process that removes a lot of the bite in traditional Vodkas, and gives it an even smoother taste and feel as it travels down your throat. It's smooth enough to drink alone, but even better in cocktails and it is one of the most unique Vodkas on the list. It is always bottled at 84 proof as opposed to the typical, 80 proof, which adds to its uniqueness. You can score a bottle of Oval for $6,920, paying for both, their beautifully designed jewel encrusted bottle and the Vodka itself.

5. Belvedere Bears Vodka – $7,240

Cute name, cute bottle, and very expensive Vodka, selling for $7,240 a bottle, Belver Bears is the fifth most expensive Vodka on the list. The Belver Bears bottle is a very non-traditional bottle design and because of it, it will cost you over seven grand to get one. This Vodka was released for a short run in the VIP room in two places, in Cannes, St. Tropez, and in Paris. The bottles were inspired by, you guessed it, Teddy Bears and are constructed of Plexiglas, which can later be hung for design, and look amazing when illuminated from behind. Belvedere Vodka is the maker and they are an Austrian Vodka maker that is now accredited as being the makers of one of the most expensive bottles of Vodka ever sold.

4. Russo Baltique (old) – $740,000

Ruso-Baltique Vodka was created by the Russian auto maker, Ruso Baltique in an effort to "woo" royalty of Russia, and the richest and wealthiest tycoons in the world. He created it in celebration of the company's 100 year anniversary and made a very fine Vodka that is superb in flavor and texture, and then did something unusual, he bottled the Vodka in flasks that are replicas of the radiator guards that were used on the automaker's cars. The flasks are all uniquely designed out of pennies that were minted between the years 1908 and 1912, the years of the company's first cars being manufactured. The cap is white and yellow gold and is the shape of the Russian Imperial Eagle. Each bottle of the old sells for $740,000, making one of the top ten most expensive in the world.

3. Diva Vodka – $1 Million

Another Vodka that is triple filtered, first through ice, which gives it a special flavor, and second, through Birch charcoal, and lastly, through special, semi-precious gems that are designed to remove any impurities that might happen to still exist in the liquid. It is said to have the highest quality of smoothness of all Vodka's, rich and pure so of course, a Vodka this good only deserves the best bottle, which happens to be more jewels involved. Each bottle is donned with semi-precious jewels that run right down the middle of each bottle. In the end, what you are paying for is not only the Vodka itself, but the bottle, too, so if you can't see yourself paying $1 million dollars for the bottle and the Vodka, you can choose to purchase Diva in a non-jeweled bottle for just $4,000, but if you have the money to spend, why not go all the way and get the best of the best.

2. Ruso-Baltique Vodka (new) – $1.35 Million

This is Ruso-Baltique's (the Russian automaker) newer bottle of Vodka that is still crowned with the Russian Imperial Eagle, but with a different look, although still replicating the radiator guard of his first engineered automobiles. He revealed his Vodka at the Top Marques, at the Grimaldi Forum. At its debut, Ruso-Baltique presented Prince Albert of Monaco with the very first bottle, and since then, his Vodka has made television, being featured on the hit television show, House of Cards, during the show's third season. The bottle is made of 100% shatter-proof glass so that no matter where you drop it from, you will never lose any of the drink, which will cost you $1.35 million. At that price, you definitely would not want to lose a drop.

1. Billionaire Vodka – $3.7 Million

Just saying the name, Billionaire Vodka, let's you know that this is a very expensive Vodka, and as a matter-of-fact, it is the most expensive Vodka on the list. It's a smooth Vodka that is unsurpassed by any other in the world and is often regarded as the most amazing Vodka in the world. So much so, that it is often the Vodka of choice primarily by the wealthiest and most successful elites of society. What makes this Vodka so amazing is the triple distilled process it goes through, a long with the fact that it is made using natural spring water. The process starts with first being ice-filtered through Nordic Birch charcoal before it is then passed through sand, but not your typical sand, it is sand made of crushed gems and diamonds. Before it goes to sell, it is bottled in one of the most expensive and extravagant bottles ever, a Platinum and Rhodium encased diamond encrusted crystal bottle. Each bottle is given a solid gold label and neckband that is encrusted with channel set diamonds and numbered diamond speckled, platinum flocked foil seal that is hand mounted on each bottle. Each sells for $3.7 million, which makes it the most expensive Vodka in the world.

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