OREANDA-NEWS. December 20, 2007. The Stolichnaya range of SPI Group's Super Premium Vodkas received Top Marks from the US Beverage Testing Institute (BTI) at the annual vodka tasting in December 2007, SPI Group's press service reported. Among all vodkas tasted, our ultra-luxury line extension Stolichnaya Elit was awarded a Platinum Medal - its second consecutive top rating and the highest rating ever awarded to vodka.  Gold medals and Exceptional ratings were awarded  to Stolichnaya base as well as Stoli Peachik, Blueberi, Vanil, Citros and Ohranj in the flavored vodka category. Stoli Razberi, Cranberi and Strasberi won Silver Medals and a Highly recommended rating. The BTI's high grades reinforce Stoli's position as the best tasting vodka at the head of the class.