Belvedere F1 Limited Edition is a Polish rye vodka in a limited edition, released to mark Belvedere's partnership with Formula 1. It is a rye vodka bottled at 40% ABV in collector's packaging commemorating Belvedere's official collaboration with Formula 1, and inside you'll find the very same quadruple-distilled spirit made from Dankowskie rye. The contents of the bottle remain unchanged compared with the standard Belvedere Organic – the liquid is the same, only the bottle design differs.
The brand belongs to Moët Hennessy. Belvedere is produced at the Polmos Żyrardów distillery, a historic Polish plant whose origins date back to 1910. The vodka is made exclusively from Dankowskie Złote rye, sourced from farms in the vicinity of the distillery, and the process involves quadruple distillation – first at an agricultural distillery, where the rye is processed for the first time, and then three more times at the Belvedere facility in a system of continuous-operation distillation columns. This is authentic Belvedere – quadruple distilled from single-variety Dankowskie rye and certified under the strict Polska Wódka appellation.
The sensory profile is dominated by the character of rye. The vodka presents a silky, medium-bodied profile led by the gentle sweetness of rye, the pepperiness of white pepper and a clean, creamy finish, with no harshness or artificial aromas. On the nose there is a subtle accent of rye grain with a note of vanilla, while the palate retains a round, velvety texture.
The bottle visually references racing aesthetics. It keeps Belvedere's tall, matte-white silhouette while adding bold Formula 1 elements, and the red vertical neck label reading "BELVEDERE" together with the F1 mark and the text "Official Vodka of Formula 1" make it instantly recognisable on the back bar. For collectors and motorsport enthusiasts, the F1 edition adds a layer of exclusivity that the standard bottle does not have.
In the glass, the vodka shows its character best served chilled and neat. In this form its rye character and creamy texture are most apparent, and a single large ice cube also works well, without diluting the flavour profile too quickly. It also performs well in classic cocktails – in a Vodka Martini its clean, peppery core comes to the fore against dry vermouth, while in a Moscow Mule the rye pepperiness combines naturally with ginger beer and lime.