Valuable Vodka Bottle Appraisal

Stolichnaya Cristall Premium Vodka Bottle

This is a standard 750ml or 1L clear glass bottle of Stolichnaya Cristall, a premium Russian vodka. The bottle is cylindrical with a long, tapered neck and a black screw-cap closure. It features a distinctive black rectangular label with gold and red script text. Above the main label, at the base of the neck, there is a secondary crescent-shaped black label displaying four circular gold and silver medals, signifying international awards. The central text reads 'STOLICHNAYA Cristall' in a stylized serif font and elegant script. The label further identifies the product as 'Premium Vodka imported from Russia' and specifies it is produced from Russian grain. The glass is clear and shows a slight tint typical of soda-lime glass manufacturing. The bottle is largely intact, with the liquid level consistent with an unopened or full state. While the label shows minor scuffing around the edges from handling, it remains legible and well-adhered. This specific 'Cristall' branding, known for its ultra-fine filtration through quartz and birch charcoal, suggests a manufacture date between the late 1980s and the early 2000s, a period when this specific black-label ultra-premium tier was heavily marketed in Western countries. The craftsmanship of the label, including the raised metallic-ink medals, denotes its position as a luxury spirit.