The domestic alcohol brand HLIBNY DAR, which is the part of the BAYADERA GROUP portfolio, was ranked 3rd in the global ranking of The Vodka Brand Champions 2025 by The Spirits Business. Thus, Ukrainian vodka has once again entered the list of the world's best brands, standing below only to international industry leaders.

Link to the rating: 

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/issue/the-brand-champions-2025/

Top 5 vodka brands in the world according to The Spirits Business 2025:

1.       Smirnoff - Diageo

2.       Absolut - Pernod Ricard

3.       Hlibny Dar - Bayadera Group

4.       Żubrówka - Maspex Group

5.       Magic Moments - Radico Khaitan 

"HLIBNY DAR is a brand that creates a positive image of Made in Ukraine in the world. We see that Ukrainian quality is recognized by the global market, and this motivates us to move forward," commented Anatoliy Korchynskyi, CEO of BAYADERA GROUP.

Financial and production indicators

In 2024, the HLIBNY DAR brand accounted for almost 40% of the company's total production of vodka products.  In total, more than 92 million bottles of vodka (0.5 liters, 40%) were produced, of which 37.3 million were HLIBNY DAR.

The brand is exported to 45 countries, and the company is among the top 3 exporters of vodka from Ukraine. At the same time, domestic demand remains stable thanks to a distribution network that includes 21 branches across the country.

Contribution to the economy and support of the army

BAYADERA GROUP continues to operate actively under martial law. During the full-scale invasion, the company transferred more than UAH 90.5 million to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and the total amount of taxes paid exceeds UAH 13.6 billion. The national vodka company in Cherkasy region, which produces HLIBNY DAR, provides more than 600 jobs and is one of the budget-forming enterprises in the region.

About the brand

HLIBNY DAR was established in 2002 and over two decades has become the flagship of the Ukrainian alcohol market. Its recipe is based on the use of premium grain alcohol, crystal clear artesian water from the Cherkasy region, and aromatic spirits and infusions. The product is an integral part of Ukrainian cultural identity, reflecting national traditions and symbols. With deep roots in the Ukrainian agricultural heritage and branding, that evokes golden wheat fields, HLIBNY DAR is one of the most recognizable vodka brands on the global stage today.

BAYADERA GROUP profile

Type of activity - production and distribution of alcohol

Employees: 3500

Profit 2024 = 0.2 billion UAH

Annual revenue growth: 19.5%

Data source: https://forbes.ua/ru/profile/bayadera-312 

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