Five Lakes Vodka Now Available To the Canadian Marketplace!

    ABBOTSFORD, BC, October 25, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Western Shore Trading Ltd. has agreed to represent Omskvinprom Ltd. as their agent in the Canadian marketplace to import and promote Five Lakes Vodka. In 2012, Five Lakes became the No. 1 brand of vodka in Russia. Currently selling in 26 countries worldwide, Five Lakes Vodka has established itself as a highly-respected and awarded vodka internationally. New to the Canadian marketplace, Five Lakes Vodka is poised to capture the hearts and taste buds of British Columbians throughout the province.

Although there are many brands of vodka available to the Canadian public, Five Lakes Vodka has some very desirable qualities to offer; it is an authentic Russian vodka with a unique, ultra smooth taste at an affordable price. There are many Russian types of vodka available, to be sure, but Five Lakes has a special place in the hearts of most Russians, making Five Lakes the No.1 vodka in that country in 2012. The taste and quality of this intriguing vodka has not escaped the international community as well, winning awards worldwide. Five Lakes vodka was awarded as "United Vodka" and took Gold medal in Cannes, France, receiving 97,60 points out of 100. The jury of international experts pointed out that Five Lakes vodka's taste is one of the best in the world. Some of the many accolades include:

- Gold medal at the 2012 Canes, France "United Vodka"
- Gold medal at the 2012 Moscow "PRODEXPO"
- Gold medal at the 2012 Moscow "The Best Vodka of 2012"
- Gold medal at the 2010 Chicago "International Review of Spirits "
- Silver medal at the 2010 Brussels "United Vodka Tasting Competition"
- Gold medal at the 2008 London "International Exhibition Vodka Challenge"
- Gold medal at the 2007 New York "International Exhibition of Fancy Foods Show"

Five Lakes brand's successful sales prove that millions of people all over the world have confidence in this traditional vodka. Selling 6.3 million cases in 2011 demonstrates that confidence. It has no taste boosters or flavor enhancers. It is classic vodka. Five Lakes Vodka is a welcome addition to the Canadian marketplace.

Several of the world's leading and respected media outlets agree on the quality and potential of this outstanding vodka. According to Millionaires Supplement annual rating issued by well-known British industry paper Drinks International, " Five Lakes is in the TOP-10 among world's leading vodka brands in terms of sales volume". Forbes Magazine states, "Five Lakes vodka is the most dynamic brand at Russia's alcoholic beverages market" and from The Spirits Business magazine, "Five Lakes Vodka is on the 5th place among world's vodka brands".

The popularity of this outstanding vodka must be attributed to the attention to detail and quality of its ingredients. Five Lakes vodka is made at only one location in Siberia, at Omskvinprom distillery. The spirit that is used in the making of Five Lakes Vodka is made from 100% grain, which is comprised of wheat and rye. This is very traditional in the making of Russian vodka; the results of which speaks for itself, quality vodka accepted the world over.

The water that is used in this process is equally important. Only pure water from the pristine taiga lakes finds its way into Five Lakes Vodka. The unique waters come from the Five Lakes of Siberia: Linevo, Danilovo, Urmannoe, Shaitan, and Potaennoe. The waters are very pure and contain silver. It is said that these waters have curative properties. The people call it "the life giving waters". To maintain the natural composition of this water it undergoes a mild purification before being mixed precisely to the purest "Luxe" alcohol.

Omskvinprom controls every step of the manufacture of the vodka. They produce their own spirits, produce their own water, and do their own bottling. This increases the quality control in producing the best vodkas. They use advanced technologies of water and spirit production. These self-made ingredients go through many different stages to become unique, smooth-tasting vodka. It goes through 7 stages of filtration and 8 stages of distillation. The vodka is then chilled for 48 hrs before a final filtering and then it is bottled. It is now ready for the world marketplace, including the new Canadian market.

Established in 2012, Western Shore Trading Ltd. is a Canadian import company specializing in the import of quality Siberian vodkas. They currently service the British Columbia beverage and hospitality sectors, with plans for future expansion into the neighboring provinces.

www.westernshoretrading.com

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