Wodka Gorbatschow Vodka Gorbachow is a famous German brand of vodka. It began to be produced in Berlin, Germany in 1921. Since 1960, the owner of the trademark is Sohnlein Rheingold AG, part of the Henkell & Co. company. Sektkellerei KG with owner Dr. Jotker since 1996. Leo Gorbachev was an operator at a vodka factory in St. Petersburg, Russia. During the October Revolution, he emigrated to Germany, where he began producing Gorbachev vodka. The brand name, the shape of the bottle, as well as its blue label were registered by the company L. Gorbatschow & Co in 1923. Gorbachev vodka was originally consumed by the Russian community in exile in Germany. The brand began to prosper outside the city during the early 1950s, thanks to the efforts of the new owner A. Bath. In 1960, the brand was acquired by the corporation Sohnlein Rheingold KG and developed a high market share. Alk.: 37.5 %