Signature Vodkas
🔹 A Return to the Golden Age of Vodka: The Sources
Created by Pierre Solignac, a former expatriate in Russia for a major spirits group, Maison Solignac revives the spirit of 18th-century artisanal vodkas, a time when vodka was an aristocratic privilege, carefully crafted to complement fine dining.
Located near Cognac, the House now offers three vintages inspired by ancient recipes, distilled in an artisanal way from rye and natural ingredients.
🔹 100% French expertise
Distillation in a custom-designed Charentais pot still
A single, long distillation (up to 15 hours) to preserve the aromatic finesse
Rigorously sourced French or European ingredients
No artificial flavoring or additions after distillation
🔹 The three vintages
• Initiale – 40%:
Best Vodka in the World according to the IWSC 2024, with an exceptional score of 99/100, a score never before achieved in this category!
Rye + rye bread maceration (15 days)
Brioché nose, sweet, indulgent palate, cereal finish
Ideal pairing: caviar, smoked fish
• Lemon & Milk – 43%:
Rye + separate milk maceration (Surgères) and organic Verna lemons
Citrus nose, round palate, fresh, lemony finish
Pairing: ice cream, aperitif, sweet cocktails
• Meadow Cumin – 43%:
Rye + whole meadow cumin (Lithuania/Poland), 15-day maceration
Aniseed notes, wild mint, lingering freshness, spicy finish
Pairing: gravlax salmon, dark chocolate
🔹 Tasting & Serving
Ideal temperature: 6–8°C (never iced)
Serve in spirit glasses to reveal all the aromatic complexity
🔹 Distribution & Recognition
Listed by the Culinary College of France
Sold at: Caves Legrand, Comptoir de Neuvic, Galeries Lafayette, Prunier, Hôtel Dieu Intercontinental Marseille
Online sales: maisonsolignac.com, Maison du Whisky
Size: 70 cl
Recommended retail price: €55–59