Since 1896 the Russian Empire had the state monopoly for products and sale of alcoholic beverages. In 1901 the monopoly was implemented in Moscow. The «Moscow State Wine Warehouse â„–1» was created, the future plant “Cristall”, was situated on the bank of the Jauza River. It was the largest and the most powerful enterprise. In January 1987 the Distillery received its present name “Cristall”. In 1993 Joint Stock Company «Moscow Distillery “Cristall” and its trade mark were registered.