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Plainfield, Illinois The Smirnoff brand, meanwhile, is owned by London-based Diageo, a multinational beverage company. Smirnoff in the U.S. is distilled in Plainfield, Illinois. Vodka brands that are less identified with Russia also are not made there.

While Smirnoff had its beginnings in Russia, Vladimir Smirnoff fled the country during the Revolution and re-established the brand in Europe more than a century ago.

Smirnoff is another brand being confused as being Russian. Although it traces its heritage to 19th century Russia, the company has long been owned by British spirits giant Diageo and is manufactured in Illinois.

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A Russian name doesn't mean a vodka is Russian-made. Smirnoff is named after Vladimir Smirnoff who fled from Russia during the country's revolution, but it's owned by British company Diageo (ticker: DEO) and is made in the U.S., Canada, and many other countries - but not Russia.

While Smirnoff vodkas score a solid 40% ABV (80 proof), Smirnoff Ice Original is actually a flavored malt beverage (or FMB), so its ABV is more akin to a beer than hard liquor. A bottle of Smirnoff Ice has an alcohol content of 4.5%, placing it alongside pale ales and other lower ABV brews.

The Smirnoff brand was founded in 1864 by Piotr Arseneevich (P.A.) Smirnov and before long, he became one of the most famous vodka makers in Russia. In 1886, he even received the Tsar's special designation as a Purveyor of the Imperial Court, which is a fancy way of saying Official Vodka-Maker of Tsar Type People.

Numerous awards and accolades have been received over the years which has helped to establish it as a popular choice amongst consumers. Smirnoff is also known for it's clean and smooth taste, making it easy to enjoy on it's own (with a dash of fresh lime we suggest) or mix to create your favourite cocktail.

But the most popular vodkas in the U.S. – including Smirnoff, Ciroc, Tito's, Absolut, Svedka, Grey Goose, SKYY and New Amsterdam – are not made in Russia. They are made in Sweden, France, the U.K. and the U.S.

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