The United States celebrates the Vodka Day every year on October 4. By extension, it became International Vodka Day, first celebrated in 2009.
Historians believe that ‘Vodka’ originated in Russia or Poland in the 8th or 9th century. Vodka comes from the Russian word ‘vodka’, which means ‘little water’.
Earlier, vodka was used as an antibacterial agent to clean wounds. Often mixed with herbs, people used vodka to treat common cold and flu.
Vodka became popular in Europe after World War II. One of the most significant factors contributing to vodka’s popularity was its cheap production cost.
If the vodka bottle is not open yet, it will last forever. However, once you open it, the vodka degrades and turns stale over time.
Another reason behind vodka’s popularity is its purity. It has only four ingredients: water, wheat, rye, and barley. Moreover, it goes under distillation multiple times, making it one of the purest spirits.
The most expensive bottle of vodka is Billionaire Vodka by Leon Verres. It is a 2015 iteration of the vodka worth $7.25 million.