At February, 8 the results of the tasting contest, which was a part of the Prodexpo 2017, were announced at the awards ceremony.

The judges honored Permalko JSC with awards including:

• GRADUS GOLD vodka won the highest award of the competition Star of Prodexpo
• GRADUS PREMIUM vodka won a gold medal
• GRADUS PLATINUM vodka won a silver medal
• GRADUS BLACK vodka received a honorary diploma

The taste panel included the best Russian tasters, who assessed nearly 1000 spirits from several dozens of countries. Every year products of the company take part in the largest tasting contest and receive the highest honors.