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The bottle stands at a towering height at London Stansted

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This summer, the largest vodka bottle in the world, which holds an astonishing 259 litres of alcohol, is on display at a London airport, drawing the attention of vacationers. If you’re willing to spend £150,000, this colossal bottle could be yours.

Standing 6ft 8in tall and weighing 300kg, this massive bottle crafted by Au Vodka is situated in the international departure lounge at Stansted Airport, a perfect spot for Brits heading off in search of sunshine.

On Friday [May 24], the Guinness World Records officially recognized this as the largest vodka bottle anywhere, surpassing the previous record-holder which had a capacity of 200 litres.

An image depicts DJ and Au Vodka investor Charlie Sloth alongside a record adjudicator from Guinness World Records, both in front of an immense bottle.

Guinness World Records confirmed that the immense bottle maintained proportionality and used the same materials as a standard 70cl size bottle, declaring it a ‘fantastic achievement.’

The golden bottle resembles the standard products of Au Vodka, yet this massive version contains 350 times the alcohol of their normal 700ml bottle.

Arriving at Stansted Airport on May 24, the enormous bottle will stay there until June 24, when Charlie Sloth announces it will hit the market for an astounding £150,000.

Au Vodka has stated that several well-known personalities have shown interest in acquiring a bottle large enough that one could consume a 25ml shot daily for 28 years and still not empty it.

On May 17th, Au Vodka completed their measurement endeavor and subsequently submitted their results to the Guinness World Records.

Guinness World Records official Richard Stenning commented, “The Engineering and effort dedicated to securing this Guinness World Record title is remarkable.”

“Housing 259 liters of vodka is no small feat, and the craftsmanship of the bottle is meticulous.”

“To comply with our guidelines it is all to scale and using the same materials as the standard 70cl size bottle. I’d like to congratulate everyone involved in this fantastic achievement, please drink responsibly!”

The previous world record was reportedly held by Polish vodka brand Chopin to mark the 200th birthday of the composer the brand was named after.

Tom Smith, Sales Director UK and Ireland of Au Vodka, said: “This installation represents a milestone not just for AU Vodka but for the spirits industry as a whole.

“Given the success of Au Vodka in the UK and notably the vast growth in the travel retail market, we wanted to push boundaries and create an experience that resonates with consumers on a global scale, not only in the UK.”

Charlie Morgan, Managing Director at Au Vodka, remarked, “Our objective was to introduce a distinctive element to the beverage sector, transcending conventional marketing techniques.

“Presenting the World’s Largest Vodka Bottle at Stansted is not merely for show; it symbolizes the expansive vision of our brand and our desire to be distinctive in the international vodka arena.”

Stephen Martin, Retail Director at London Stansted, commented, “This is both an enjoyable and significant gesture from Au Vodka, and we are pleased with their ongoing success here at London Stansted.”

Aisha Dad, category manager at World Duty Free for Liquor, expressed, “We are thrilled to collaborate with AU on this groundbreaking achievement, and are committed to ongoing teamwork with the brand to bring unique and engaging events to our stores, enhancing our customers’ experiences and making their travel remarkable and unforgettable!”

Au Vodka has committed to providing travelers a 10% discount on their bottles purchased at duty free in Stansted.