From the wheat fields of Altamura to the world’s finest hotel bars, Altamura Distilleries has become Official Vodka Partner of The World’s 50 Best Hotels.
Altamura Distilleries has become the ‘Official Vodka Partner of The World’s 50 Best Hotels’, a landmark moment that places this umami-rich Italian vodka at the heart of global luxury hospitality. From its origins in the wheat fields of southern Italy to the back bars of the world’s most iconic hotels, Altamura Distilleries’ journey has always been defined by excellence, elegance, and craftsmanship. This new partnership cements Altamura Distilleries’ status as the vodka of choice for those who shape the finest guest experiences on the planet.
This prestigious collaboration will be celebrated in London this October, where Altamura Distilleries will raise a glass alongside global hospitality leaders to honour the hotels and bar teams redefining modern luxury.
Born in Italy. Served by the world’s best MixologistsAlready a fixture at celebrated properties around the globe, Altamura Distilleries vodka has quickly become a go-to for discerning beverage directors and mixologists.
Whether wheeled tableside on a martini trolley and or featured in a signature cocktail Altamura Distilleries Vodka offers flavour, finesse, and a sense of occasion.
“At Altamura Distilleries, we don’t simply produce vodka — we create partnerships with the world’s greatest hoteliers and mixologists,” says Lorenzo Di Cola, Head of Brand. “To collaborate with The World’s 50 Best Hotels is to join a global
celebration of excellence, creativity, and shared values. Our vodka was born to be served by the best.”
“We are delighted to welcome Altamura Distilleries as the Official Vodka Partner of The World’s 50 Best Hotels. Their commitment to craft, provenance, and elevating the guest experience aligns seamlessly with the values we celebrate through the 50 Best brand. Altamura Distilleries Vodka is already making its mark in some of the world’s most exceptional hotels, and we’re proud to showcase them as part of this year’s programme.” Emma Sleight, Head of Content for The World’s 50 Best Hotels Distilled exclusively from 100% Altamura wheat, a rare and protected grain that has remained unchanged for over 2,000 years. Altamura Distilleries Vodka offers a rich, creamy mouthfeel and subtle umami character. This unique foundation, combined with Italian precision and elegance, has redefined what vodka can be: expressive, terroir-driven, and designed for the modern hotel luxury bar.
The brand’s ascent in global hospitality has also been captured by luxury travel writer Susan Schwartz, who recently profiled Altamura’s signature cocktail at The St. Regis Venice, highlighting the vodka’s sense of place and its resonance with a new generation of luxury travellers and hoteliers. Susan’s journey can be followed via her Lush Life Manual Blog.
About Altamura Distilleries Vodka
Founded by Frank Grillo and Steve Acuna, Altamura Distilleries produces vodka of exceptional purity and provenance. Distilled in Italy from 100% Altamura wheat — one of the world’s rarest and most prized durum wheats used in producing the only bread protected by a PDO, Pane di Altamura. It is the only vodka in the world made entirely from this grain.
The result is a spirit with unmistakable character: rich in texture, subtly nutty, and remarkably smooth. Altamura Distilleries Vodka has earned numerous international awards and partnerships, including:
● Altamura Distilleries Vodka is the Vodka Partner of The World’s 50 Best Hotels.
● Double Gold and Best Imported Vodka at The Fifty Best Vodka Awards
● Two Gold Medals at the Global Spirits Masters 2022
● Best International Vodka at the New Orleans Spirits Competition during Tales of the Cocktail 2023
Now available in over 15 countries — including Italy, the United Kingdom, United States,
France, India and Australia — Altamura Distilleries is redefining vodka for a new generation
of mixologists and cocktail lovers.
ITALY | AUSTRALIA | AUSTRIA | DENMARK | FRANCE | PORTUGAL | GREECE |
HUNGARY | INDIA | POLAND | SPAIN | SLOVAKIA | UNITED KINGDOM | UNITED
STATES | TURKEY
● For more information, visit www.altamuradistilleries.com