Top-5 Vodka Brands in Ukraine in 2026

«Khortytsa» has become the leader in the vodka brand ratings in Ukraine, surpassing «Khybnyy Dar», «Kozatska Rada», «Persha Hildiya» and Nemiroff. In the final table of the Ukrainian Business Award, each brand was assigned a score and a percentage of the winner's result. This is reported by UBA, while other Ukrainian alcoholic brands were also evaluated in the industry manufacturers review.

Top-5 Vodka Brands in Ukraine According to the 2026 Rating

The photo with the rating shows the following results: «Khortytsa» — 100%, «Khybnyy Dar» — 88.5%, «Kozatska Rada» — 83.6%, «Persha Hildiya» — 81.4% and Nemiroff — 80.9%. These figures reflect the final scores of the rating.

1. «Khortytsa» — Rating Leader

«Khortytsa» took first place with a score of 13.72 points, or 100% of the maximum score in this top five. This result brought the brand to the top of the rating. Among the brand’s notable advantages are recognizability, wide market presence, and a variety of product formats.

2. «Khybnyy Dar» — 88.5%

«Khybnyy Dar» scored 12.14 points and took second place. The brand is known for its classic positioning and wide availability in the Ukrainian retail market. The result of 88.5% of the leader's score indicates its close proximity to the first step within the rating.

3. «Kozatska Rada» — 83.6%

Third place was taken by «Kozatska Rada» with a score of 11.47 points, corresponding to 83.6%. The brand uses Cossack themes in its positioning and offers a recognizable image of Ukrainian vodka. This distinguishes it among brands with a more neutral design.

4. «Persha Hildiya» — 81.4%

«Persha Hildiya» received 11.16 points and became fourth. The brand emphasizes traditions and classic style. Its position in the top five shows that the brand retains a noticeable place among Ukrainian strong alcohol producers.

5. Nemiroff — 80.9%

Closing the top five is Nemiroff with a score of 11.09 points, or 80.9%. The brand has a recognizable name and is represented not only in Ukraine but also in foreign markets. More details about the retail chains where alcohol is sold can be found in the store rating.

What the Ranking Results Show

The gap between the first and fifth places is about 19 percentage points. All brands in the top five scored over 80% of the result of «Khortytsa», so the table shows tight competition among the leaders. At the same time, the rating reflects evaluations based on chosen criteria, not laboratory comparisons of the taste or quality of individual products.