🥃 Khortytsa

Khortytsa is a Ukrainian vodka from Zaporizhzhia, produced by the Global Spirits group. The liqueur and vodka plant began operating in 2003, and the name matches that of Khortytsa Island on the Dnipro. The vodka is made from wheat with the addition of rye and barley, and is exported to more than 87 countries.

History. According to Global Spirits, the first bottle was released in December 2003, and the range includes Platinum, De Luxe and Premium. At the end of August 2026, according to the company and Forbes Ukraine, the plant in Zaporizhzhia was completely destroyed by shelling and cannot be restored; the company reported the loss of 3–4 million bottles of finished product. Check current production plans on the manufacturer's website.

How it is made. The official website describes seven stages of purification and says the spirit is made from wheat, rye and barley. EU regulations define vodka as a drink of at least 37.5% ABV made from spirit of agricultural origin. The usual strength on the label is 40% ABV, but check the version and the bottling country.

Ownership. The brand belongs to the Global Spirits group, which also includes the Odesa cognac plant. The composition of the holding's owners has changed, so check the details against public registers.

Why this matters to you. In the EU, vodka falls under category 15, and flavoured vodka is a separate category. Khortytsa is a vodka brand, not only the name of an island, so check the full name of the version. The WHO reminds us that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.