Press
World Pride coverage (Stoli vodka)
26 June 2019
How Hollywood Is Celebrating Pride Month – Variety
26 June 2019
How Hollywood Is Celebrating Pride Month – SF Gate
26 June 2019
As the Vodka Sea Churns – Beverage Gate
25 June 2019
Celebs Celebrate Pride Month 2019 – ET Online
24 June 2019
Lance Bass Reveals The One *NSYNC Member He’d Travel With Now – Forbes
24 June 2019
LANCE BASS TALKS KEY WEST COCKTAIL CLASSIC AND OPENING HIS OWN BAR – Chilled
(also posted on Twitter and Facebook)
21 June 2019
Stoli LGBT Ambassador Opens Up About the ‘Spirit of Stonewall’
14 June 2019
National Martini Day with elit vodka
20 June 2019
The millennial guide to creating the perfect martini with elit Vodka – Kulture Hub
20 June 2019
Father’s Day Coverage
14 June 2019
SPIRITS for Father’s Day Gifting (Cenote) – Broadway World
5 June 2019
Drams for Dad: Top Father’s Day Whiskey Picks for 2019 (Kentucky Owl Confiscated) – Distiller
8 June 2019
20+ Delicious Cocktail Recipes To Celebrate Dad This Father’s Day (roundup) – Hollywood Life
14 June 2019
Cocktails to enjoy during World Cup
5 June 2019
2019 Women’s World Cup: 40+ Cocktails To Enjoy While Rooting For Your Favorite Team (Bayou Rum Mint Daquiri, Se Busca Mezcal Paloma) – Hollywood Life
5 June 2019
2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup Cocktails – Pics (Bayou Rum, Se Busca Mezcal) – Hollywood Life (slideshow)
5 June 2019
Spirit of Stonewall – Stoli vodka
3 June 2019
- Refinery29 – These Pride Month Food & Drink Deals Are Giving Back To The LGBTQ Community
- Ask Men – Booze Brands Showing Their Support During Pride Month
- PureWow – All the Pride Food & Drink Offerings That Support the LGBTQIA+ Community This Month
- Yahoo! Finance (PureWow syndication) – All the Pride Food & Drink Offerings That Support the LGBTQIA+ Community This Month
- Trend Hunter – Stoli Vodka’s ‘Spirit of Stonewall’ Bottle Honors LGBTQ History
- Wine Spectator – Parades, Parties and Pop-Art Bottles: Your Guide to Pride Month Wine
- The Dieline – 15 Awesome Limited Edition Pride Brand Collaborations
- New Kerala – Stoli Vodka Introduces Spirit of Stonewall Limited Edition Bottle in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall Uprising
- Outtake Voices – Stoli Vodka Honors “Spirit of Stonewall” LGBTQ Milestone (AUDIO)
- The Standard – Stoli Vodka Introduces “Spirit of Stonewall” Limited Edition Bottle
- Manhattan with a Twist – Stoli Gets Behind the Spirit of Stonewall
Kentucky Owl Confiscated
14 May 2019
What I’m Tasting This Week – Whisky Cast
28 April 2019
The Best Booze We Drank This Month: April, 2019 – Gear Patrol
30 April 2019
The Bourbon Daily Bonus Show – New Bourbon Review: Confiscated by Kentucky Owl – The Bourbon Daily
30 April 2019
40 Delicious Mint Julep & Cocktail Recipes to Make Your Kentucky Derby Party A Winner – Hollywood Life
1 May 2019
KENTUCKY OWL CONFISCATED – Dad’s Drinking Bourbon
3 May 2019
Juleps, MGP Chasers, and High Dollar NAS on Bourbon Community Roundtable #32 – Bourbon Pursuit
9 May 2019
Confiscated Review – Breaking Bourbon
10 May 2019
Kentucky Owl Confiscated Bourbon Review – The Whiskey Reviewer
14 May 2019
World Paloma Day with Cenote
13 May 2019
Refreshing Thrills with World Paloma Day – Times Square Chronicles
13 May 2019
It’s Time to Dump Your Margarita for a Paloma Cocktail – BTRtoday
16 May 2019
Tequila sub-category sparks growth in spirits – Beverage Industry
17 May 2019
Fabio Arruda / Cinco de Mayo – NBC New York
8 May 2019
Stoli Group updates Mar/Apr 2019
24 April 2019
Stoli boosts tequila offering with new Cenote expression – Duty Free News International
6 Mar 2019
Stoli Group eyes the cruise market with updated product portfolio – Moodie Davitt Report
8 Mar 2019
Stoli Group tightens US distribution footprint – Just Drinks
27 Mar 2019
Stoli Group USA Expands Relationship with Breakthru Beverage – Modern Distillery Age
29 Mar 2019
Stoli Group returns to Singapore with a rejigged portfolio – Duty Free News International
21 Apr 2019
SPI Group names Lee Tatum as Kentucky Owl MD after Efimov exits – Just Drinks
24 Apr 2019
elit and Stoli in the news
24 April 2019
Stoli Key West Cocktail Classic – Modern Distillery Age
15 Mar 2019
Hunger Magazine’s 16th issue – Hunger
22 Mar 2019
Where To Drink in Las Vegas Right Now (April 2019) – Eater Las Vegas
3 Apr 2019
While Tito’s Leads The Vodka Growth Parade, Other Brands Are Also In Expansion Mode – Shanken News Daily
11 Apr 2019
16 Fresh and Fizzy Spring Cocktails to Shake Up for Your Next Alfresco Brunch (Stoli) – Observer
24 Apr 2019
Seven Vodkas that Mix an Excellent Martini (elit)- Chilled
24 Apr 2019
Eight Great Vodkas that Cost Less than $20 (Stoli) – Chilled
24 Apr 2019
Cenote Tequila Stars in Netflix Film “Someone Great”
23 April 2019
Cenote Tequila Reposado and LaCroix Water in Someone Great (2019) – Product Placement blog
23 Apr 2019
Kentucky Owl Brings Heritage to Life with Confiscated – Bourbon Honoring C.M. Dedman’s Prohibition-Era Seized Barrels
23 April 2019
Kentucky Owl Hires New Execs, a Beam – Fred Minnick
17 Apr 2019
Stoli Group announces two key appointments – Shanken News Daily
18 Apr 2019
50 Things We Want This Week: Watches, Bourbon, Everyday Carry Gear, Apparel And More – BroBible
19 Apr 2019
KNOCKIN’ AROUND WITH KNOCKDHU’S GORDON BRUCE (EPISODE 764) – Whisky Cast (coverage starts at 7:19)
21 Apr 2019
Former Brown-Forman exec to lead up-and-coming bourbon brand – Louisville Business First
23 Apr 2019
Stoli Pride
21 April 2019
Think Your Background Doesn’t Influencer Your Premium Alcohol Purchase? Think Again – Forbes
28 Mar 2019
6th Annual Stoli Key West Cocktail Classic Tour –New York – City Guide
3 Apr 2019
Cannabis Brands Take Note: Stoli’s LGBTQ Ambassador Reveals How to Be a Genuine Corporate Ally – Civilized
15 Apr 2019
Stoli Pours on the Events and Loyal LGBTQ Consumers Imbibe – Chief Marketer
16 Apr 2019
Bravo’s “Don’t be Tardy – BravoTV
21 Apr 2019
Cenote Coverage
18 April 2019
Cenote Reposado in 15 Tequilas You’ll Want to Sip All Summer Long – Cosmopolitan
18 April 2019
Cenote Reposado in 15 Tequilas You’ll Want to Sip All Summer Long – Cosmopolitan Twitter
18 April 2019
Kentucky Owl Confiscated Coverage
8 April 2019
This Is the Most Hyped Bourbon in Whiskey, Yet We Know Almost Nothing About It – Gear Patrol
8 April 2019
Whisky Weekend – Whisky Advocate
5 April 2019
‘Confiscated’ will be Kentucky Owl’s First Nationwide Release – The Bourbon Review
4 April 2019
News Briefs for April 4, 2019 – Shanken News Daily
4 April 2019
Can a Cult Bourbon Brand Go National? Kentucky Owl Thinks so With 50 State Rollout – Distillery Trail
3 April 2019
Kentucky Owl Releases Confiscated, Honoring Pre-Prohibition Whiskey – Kane’s Beverage News Daily
3 April 2019
Kentucky Owl Expands Nationwide with New Confiscated Bourbon – The Whiskey Wash
2 April 2019
Bayou White is Jonas Cool
7 April 2019
Jonas Brothers Are Total Beach Dads in ‘Cool’ – Paper magazine
5 Apr 2019
9 References in the Jonas Brothers’ “Cool” Music Video That Have Fans Going Crazy – Popsugar
7 Apr 2019
Stoli Vodka Adds “Ripe for the Drinking” Lime to its Flavor Arsenal
5 April 2019
Official Release – National Newswire
4 Apr 2019
This Stoli Lime-Flavored Vodka Is Here To Totally Upgrade Your Homemade Moscow Mules – Elite Daily
4 Apr 2019
Stoli Vodka Launches New Lime Flavor – BevNet
4 Apr 2019
News brief – Shanken News Daily
5 Apr 2019
Stoli Vodka introduces new lime-flavoured beverage – Drinks Insight Network
5 Apr 2019
Stoli Vodka adds “Ripe for the Drinking” Lime to its flavour arsenal – Duty Free Hunter
5 Apr 2019
Stoli® Vodka Adds “Ripe for the Drinking” Lime to its Flavor Arsenal – Luxury Lifestyle
5 Apr 2019
Stoli Vodka Adds Ripe for the Drinking Lime to its Flavor Arsenal – New Kerala
5 Apr 2019
Distiller’s Friday Roundup (Loch Lomond, Kentucky Owl, Stoli)
5 April 2019
Distiller’s Friday Roundup (Loch Lomond, Kentucky Owl, Stoli) – Distiller
5 April 2019
elit Vodka in the News
28 March 2019
7 Vodkas that Mix an Excellent Martini – Chilled
28 March 2019
So This is what a $3,000 Vodka Tastes Like – RealClear Life
5 March 2019
The Hidden Secrets of Cocktail Bitters – MSN
6 March 2019
The Jonas Brothers are back with some fun – Cavalier Daily
3 March 2019
1 March 2019
Asia’s Best Female Chef 2019 Announced – FTN News
1 March 2019
We Ask Once Again Why There Is a ‘Best Female Chef’ Award – MSN
1 March 2019
So This Is What a $3,000 Vodka Tastes Like – Inside Hook
28 February 2019
Stoli Group USA Announces New Distribution Network
26 March 2019
Stoli Group tightens US distribution footprint – Just-Drinks
27 March 2019
Stoli Group USA Expands Relationship with Breakthru Beverage – Wine Advisor
27 March 2019
Press Release: Stoli Group USA Announces New Distribution Network – PR Newswire
26 March 2019
Exclusive: Stoli Shakes Up U.S. Distribution, Moves to Young’s in the West – Shanken News Daily
26 March 2019
Stoli Shakes Up U.S. Distribution – Wine & Spirits Daily
26 March 2019
Stoli Group USA Announces New Distribution Network – Cheers
26 March 2019
Stoli Group USA Announces New Distribution Network – Beverage Dynamics
26 March 2019
Stoli Vodka St. Patrick’s Day Cocktail Coverage
17 March 2019
40 Delicious St. Patrick’s Day Cocktail Recipes that will Make You Feel like You Struck Gold – Hollywood Life
15 March 2019
40 Delicious St. Patrick’s Day Cocktail Recipes that will Make You Feel like You Struck Gold – e-news
15 March 2019
Don’t Drink Green Beer: 15 Lucky and Lavish St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails – Observer
13 March 2019
Over 25 Festive Cocktails perfect for St. Patrick’s Day – AOL
6 March 2019
Cenote Tequila Debuts Cristalino Expression in the U.S.
12 March 2019
50 Things We Want This Week – BroBible
22 March 2019
10 Everyday Carry Essentials: 5 O’Clock Somewhere – BroBible
20 March 2019
SPI Group’s Cenote Cristalino Tequila – Product Launch – Just-Drinks
19 March 2019
Distiller’s Friday Roundup – Distiller
15 March 2019
Cenote Tequila Launches Cristalino in U.S. – Drinks Insight Network
13 March 2019
News Briefs – Shanken News Daily
13 March 2019
Press Release: Cenote™ Tequila Debuts Cristalino Expression in the U.S. – MarketWatch
12 March 2019
Cenote Cristalino – Wine & Spirits Daily
12 March 2019
Stoli boosts tequila offering with Cenote Cristalino – DFNI
6 March 2019
Stoli Vodka Announces Sixth Annual Key West Cocktail Classic – The Largest Annual LGBTQ Bartending Competition in the World
6 March 2019
Stoli’s Key West Cocktail Classic The WEHO 2019 LGBTQ Abbey – Gay WeHo
27 March 2019
Broward Happy Hour Calendar – Fort Lauderdale on the Cheap
25 March 2019
10 Fun Things to do TODAY in L.A. – We Like L.A.
23 March 2019
WeHo GayBook – This is West Hollywood
23 March 2019
WEEKEND – Hoop LA
22 March 2019
Stoli Cocktail Classic: Drinks for Everyone – KWIR Media
21 March 2019
35 Awesome Things to do in LA this Weekend – We Like L.A.
21 March 2019
Kona Grill’s Antonio Troia wins regional Stoli Key West Cocktail Classic – Metro Weekly
21 March 2019
Kona Grill’s Antonio Troia wins regional Stoli Key West Cocktail Classic – Metro Weekly
21 March 2019
Los Angeles Weekend Events Roundup March 21-24 – SoCal Pulse
20 March 2019
4 events to check out in West Hollywood this week – Hoodline
20 March 2019
The Stoli Key West Cocktail Classic returns to DC, 6th annual – Carpe Diem – Washington
18 March 2019
6th Annual Stoli Key West Cocktail Classic Tour – Los Angeles –Evensi
18 March 2019
DC: The Stoli Key West Cocktail Classic – Tagg Magazine
18 March 2019
Stoli Looking for the Best LGBTQ Bartender in the U.S. – Gayety
12 March 2019
The Stoli Key West Cocktail Classic returns to Dayton – Dayton Most Metro
11 March 2019
Cocktail Classic at MJ’s on Jefferson to celebrate LGBT bartenders – Dayton.com
11 March 2019
12 Key West bars and restaurants that have great happy hour deals – Miami Herald
8 March 2019
Honorees Announced for 5th Annual Diversity Honors – HotSpots Magazine
8 March 2019
6th Annual Stoli Key West Cocktail Classic Tour – Ft. Lauderdale – Miami New Times
6 March 2019
The 6th Annual Stoli Key West Cocktail Classic Tour Launch at The Roundup – Dallas Voice
6 March 2019
Key West Cocktail Classic – Dallas Voice Print
6 March 2019
The 6th Annual Stoli Key West Cocktail Classic tour launch at The Roundup – Dallas Observer
6 March 2019
6 March 2019
Shake It ‘Til You Make It – He Said Magazine
4 March 2019
Stoli Key West Cocktail Classic Tour Launch – Culture Map Dallas
4 March 2019
6th Annual Stoli Key West Cocktail Classic Tour Launch in Dallas –360 Dallas
4 March 2019
Stoli Key West Cocktail Classic carries ‘Visibility’ theme for 6th-annual event in 2019 – Chicago Pride
2 March 2019
Stoli Vodka Miscellaneous Media Coverage
28 February 2019
Where to Drink in Las Vegas Right Now – Eater Las Vegas
26 March 2019
Boozy Breakfast Club 2019 – Shepherd Express
25 March 2019
8 Great Vodkas that Cost less than $20 – Chilled
25 March 2019
22 Fruity Cocktails that are Mouth-Wateringly Delicious – Town & Country
15 March 2019
The Best Affordable Bottles of Booze on the Market – UpRoxx
8 March 2019
The Best Tasting Vodkas, According to the Masses – UpRoxx
27 February 2019
Vanderpump Cocktail Garden Has an Opening Date – Eater Las Vegas
26 February 2019
I Just Tasted the Menu for Lisa Vanderpump’s Opening-Soon Vegas Restaurant – Bravo
21 February 2019
Cape’s Backyard Beer Garden Taps into Casual Vibe – Fort Meyers Florida Weekly
13 February 2019
Here are the Alcohol Beverages with the Most Loyal Consumers – Kane’s Beverage News Daily
8 February 2019
5 Cool Things to Check out at Plymouth Ice Festival – Hometown Life
11 January 2019
Se Busca Mezcal Turns National Margarita Day on its Head
22 February 2019
14 Tangy, Salty and Sweet Cocktails to Mix Up or National Margarita Day – Observer
22 February 2019
14 Tangy, Salty and Sweet Cocktails to Mix Up for National Margarita Day – MSN
22 February 2019
Bayou Rum Celebrates Mardi Gras
20 February 2019
Friday Roundup – Distiller
1 March 2019
Bayou Rum releases ‘Bayou XO Mardi Gras’ – WGNO-TV (New Orleans ABC Affiliate)
26 February 2019
Bayou Rum releases ‘Bayou XO Mardi Gras’ – WGNO-TV
26 February 2019
News Briefs – Shanken News Daily
25 February 2019
SPI Group’s Bayou XO Mardi Gras – Product Launch – Just-Drinks
22 February 2019
Bayou Rum XO Mardi Gras – Beverage Dynamics
21 February 2019
Bayou® Rum Debuts XO Mardi Gras Edition – PRNewswire
20 February 2019
Stoli Vodka Gets Romantic
5 February 2019
Aphrodisiac Cocktails to Get You in the Mood this Valentine’s Day – Mandatory
5 February 2019
Sweet and Sexy Valentine’s Day Cocktails – Cheers
1 February 2019
12 Sweet and Sexy Valentine’s Day Cocktails – Beverage Dynamics
11 January 2019
28 of the Sexiest Cocktails to Sip On – Cosmopolitan
11 January 2019
Super Bowl Cocktails from Stoli, Se Busca and Cenote
30 January 2019
Score a Touchdown at your Party with these 42 Tasty Recipes – Hollywood Life
30 January 2019
Golden Globes with Stoli Vodka
6 January 2019
6 Golden Globes Inspired Cocktails to Toast Awards Season – International Business Times
6 January 2019
Kentucky Owl Featured on Cover of New York Times Sunday Business Section
6 January 2019
How Kentucky Owl whiskey went from a pet project to the latest cult bourbon – New York Times Twitter
8 January 2019
Kentucky in the National Spotlight! Bourbon more broadly – Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
7 January 2019
Have You ever tried Kentucky Owl Bourbon? – American Bourbon Association Twitter
7 January 2019
Kentucky bourbon towns are ready to become the Napa of American Whiskey – The Hustle
7 January 2019
I had so much fun reporting this piece on @kentuckyowl – New York Times’ Clay Risen’s Instagram
6 January 2019
Cult bourbon revives industry – Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
6 January 2019
New York Times – Facebook
5 January 2019
Americans aren’t just buying more whiskey – New York Times Twitter
5 January 2019
A tool for Picking Bourbon Barrels: The Birectifier Method – Boston Apothecary
5 January 2019
Led by cult bourbons, distillers dream of a ‘Napa-fication’ of Kentucky – The Seattle Times
5 January 2019
So excited for my friend @theoldowl with a feature in the New York Times – Instagram
4 January 2019
How to make a popular bourbon – Chemjobber
4 January 2019
Led by cult bourbons, distillers dream of a ‘Napa-fication’ of Kentucky – The Lane Report
4 January 2019
Led by cult bourbons, distillers dream of a ‘Napa-fication’ of Kentucky – American Bourbon Association
4 January 2019
Facebook – Lexington Herald Leader
4 January 2019
Kentucky Owl is an example of the still-exploding appetite – Lexington Herald-Leader Twitter
4 January 2019
Led by cult bourbons, distillers dream of a ‘Napa-fication’ of Kentucky – Lexington Herald-Leader
4 January 2019
Our friends at Beaumont Inn, Old Owl Tavern and Owl’s Nest –Central KY Tours Twitter
3 January 2019
We love seeing our members making incredible headlines – Kentucky Travel Industry Association
3 January 2019
Led by Cult Bourbons, Distillers Dream of a ‘Napa-fication’ of Kentucky – Northern Kentucky (Twitter)
3 January 2019
My latest, for @nytimes: Led by Cult Bourbons, Distillers Dream – New York Times’ Clay Risen’s Twitter
2 January 2019
How Kentucky Owl whiskey went from a pet project to the latest cult bourbon – New York Times Business Section Twitter
2 January 2019
Led by Cult Bourbons, Distillers Dream of a ‘Napa-fication’ of Kentucky – The New York Times
2 January 2019
Legal Dealings Press Review
18 June 2018
Shanken News Daily: SPI Group Hits Back at Lawsuit Lodged by Bayou Rum Minority Owner
31 May 2018
Wine and Spirits Daily: SPI Group Calls Rum Producer Lawsuit ‘Baseless’
30 May 2018
Businesswire: Another Victory for SPI in Stolichnaya Trademark Dispute
15 February 2018
22 November 2017
PRNewswire: SPI Group Reigns Victorious in Stoli Trademark Decision in Brazil
2 November 2017
Stoli Group Corporate Communications Press Review
18 June 2018
Shanken News Daily: SPI Acquires Remainder of Louisiana Spirits
15 June 2018
14 June 2018
Wine and Spirits Daily: SPI Group Acquires Bayou Rum Producer
14 June 2018
Wine and Spirits Daily: Rudy Costello Takes the Reins at Stoli Group USA
18 May 2018
Just Drinks: SPI Group Appoints Rudy Costello as head of Stoli Group USA
18 May 2018
Shanken News Daily: Stoli Group USA Promotes Rudy Costello to President and CEO
17 May 2018
Yahoo! Finance: Stoli CEO Seeing no impact on sales from Trump’s tariff threats
15 May 2018
26 February 2018
Shanken News Daily: Major Changes at the Top for Stoli Group USA
2 February 2018
Shanken News Daily: Stoli Group USA Names Beam Veteran Chief Commercial Officer
8 January 2018
The Spirits Business: Stoli CEO envisions ‘complete range of high-end spirits’
28 November 2017
25 October 2017
Shanken News Daily: Exclusive – Stoli Group USA Bets on Single Malt, Adding Loch Lomond Range
24 October 2017
Stoli Group Corporate Communications Press Review, part 2
18 June 2018
Bloomberg Surveillance: Stoli CEO Says Russia Sanctions Have Not Diminished Sales
6 July 2017
Newsbomb: Stoli Original Bar and Club Awards
9 May 2017
Marketing Dive: Stoli Vodka gives website a pop art makeover to focus on interactivity
5 May 2017
WSJ Marketwatch: Stoli Vodka Launches New Website
4 May 2017
Bloomberg: Stoli Vodka Adds CEO From Moet Hennessy to Burnish Brand
6 April 2017
Achaval Ferrer Wines Press Review
18 June 2018
Arinzano Wines Press Review
18 June 2018
Se Busca Mezcal Press Review
18 June 2018
Cenote Tequila Press Review
18 June 2018
Resident: Great Gifts for Dad – Father’s Day 2018
1 June 2018
The Manual: Q&A with The Godfather of Tequila
29 May 2018
Cheddar: Chilling with Stoli – Why the Brand is Getting into the Tequila Business
15 May 2018
WSJ Marketwatch: This is what happens when a vodka company goes into the tequila business
6 April 2018
Businesswire: Cenote Hosts “Tequila with a Soul” Launch Party in Miami
19 March 2018
Associated Press Images: Cenote Tequila Launch Party
15 March 2018
Bloomberg: Tequila and Mezcal are so hot in the U.S. Even Vodka makers want in
15 March 2018
Businesswire: Cenote Tequila Launches in the U.S.A.
12 March 2018
Kentucky Owl Press Review
18 June 2018
Businesswire: Kentucky Owl Set to Release Highly Anticipated Rye Whiskey Batch #2
13 June 2018
Whisky Advocate: Whisky Weekend – More New Whisky
8 June 2018
Whisky Advocate: Kentucky Owl Highest Rated in Summer 2018 Edition
29 May 2018
The Whiskey Wash: Four Fantastic Whiskies for Blowing Your Tax Return
6 April 2018
9 November 2017
Whisky Advocate: Kentucky Owl is Definitely Building a Distillery
8 November 2017
Louisivlle Courier Journal: Vodka company Stoli to build $150M whiskey distillery in Bardstown
8 November 2017
8 November 2017
Shanken News Daily: Stoli USA Unveils Plans for New Distillery in Kentucky (News Alert)
8 November 2017
Shanken News Daily: Stoli Group USA Maps Plan to Invest $150 Million in Kentucky Distillery
29 September 2017
30 August 2017
PRNewswire: Kentucky Owl Marks Bourbon Heritage Month with Batch #7 Release in Seven Select Markets
24 August 2017
Bayou Rum Press Review
18 June 2018
Shanken News Daily: Bayou Rum, Part of Stoli Group Portfolio, Undertakes $6 Expansion
26 December 2017
YouTube: Bayou Rum included in Bad Moms Christmas
12 December 2017
The Spirits Business: Bayou Rum Distillery Gets $6 Million Expansion
30 November 2017
Acadiana Table: When Life Gives You Lemons
26 June 2017
My New Orleans: Rum Drinker’s Paradise
6 June 2017
Drinks International: Bayou Rum prepares for global distribution
15 May 2017
Biz New Orleans: Bayou Rum Receives Top Honors from International Tasting Competitions
1 May 2017
Chilled: Bayou Rum Receives Top Honors from International Tasting Competitions
30 April 2017
CBS Louisiana: Discover Bayou Rum Distillery
15 April 2017
elit Vodka Press Review
18 June 2018
Bloomberg Restaurant Reporter Twitter: @elitVodka is official partner of @theworlds50best
28 March 2018
Businesswire: elit Vodka Signs on as Exclusive Vodka Partner of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants
28 March 2018
18 February 2018
The World’s 50 Best Restaurants: elit Vodka Partner Page
11 February 2018
Hong Kong Daily: World’s Best Female Chef Bee Satongun
11 February 2018
The Nation (Thailand): Asia’s 50 Best 2018: Bee Satongun
9 February 2018
Manila Bulletin: Bee Satongun is Best Female Chef 2018
8 February 2018
Bangkok 101: Meet Asia’s Best Female Chef 2018
7 February 2018
Food and Wine Gazette: Bee Satongun named Asia’s Best Female Chef for 2018
7 February 2018
News From Women: Self-Taught Bangkok Chef Named Asia’s Best Female Chef 2018
6 February 2018
The Drinks Business: Self-taught Bangkok Chef Named Asia’s Best Female Chef 2018
6 February 2018
Huffington Post: Incredible New Year’s Parties Around the World
31 January 2017
PRNewswire: Give the Gift of Spirits with elit Vodka Snow Globe, Martini Pack and Holiday Gift Box
22 December 2017
elit Vodka Press Review, part 2
18 June 2018
Beverage Industry News: Holiday Feature
1 December 2017
GQ Italy: Il miglior cocktail martini e made in UK
28 November 2017
31 October 2017
20 September 2017
Cheers: elit Vodka Reveals U.S. Art of Martini Winners
4 July 2017
com: 4th of July Weekend BBQ Mixology Musts
1 July 2017
PRNewswire: elit Vodka Announces USA Winners of Prestigious Art of Martini Competition
29 June 2017
Cosmopolitan: 12 Unicorn Cocktails that are Magically Delicious
23 June 2017
Travel Retail Business: Stoli’s elit Vodka Ushuaia edition to launch with Dufry
26 May 2017
Paste: 10 Memorial Day Cocktails Perfect for that Summer BBQ
25 May 2017
Wine and Spirits: Memorial Day Drinks & BBQ Recipes
21 May 2017
Boston Globe: How the .01 percent celebrate Mother’s Day
12 May 2017
Thirsty: Bartenders Make their Best Classic Cocktails for the elit Art of Martini Competition
11 May 2017
PRNewswire: elit Ultra-Luxury Vodka and Ushuaia Ibiza Beach Hotel Partner to Launch Signature Bottle
10 May 2017
Haute Living: Top 5 Best Places to Celebrate Mother’s Day in Boston
9 May 2017
Worthly: Del Frisco’s Boston Selling a $10,000 Martini for Mother’s Day
8 May 2017
Elle Décor: The Perfect Martini May Cost You $5,000
1 May 2017
Forbes: Live Like a Billionaire For a Night – This $5,000 Martini Comes with a Penthouse
28 April 2017
DuJour: Drink DuJour – The Billionaire Martini
27 April 2017
Stoli Vodka Press Review
18 June 2018
com: Over 90 Gifts Dad will Love this Father’s Day
14 June 2018
The Manual: Nine Flavored Vodkas that Don’t Actually Suck
30 May 2018
23 May 2018
BroBible: 14 Things We Want this Week
18 May 2018
Hollywood Life: Mother’s Day Cocktails, Rose and Spritzers to Celebrate in the Booziest Way Possible
11 May 2018
4 May 2018
Prepared Foods: Innovation in Wine Beer Spirits
1 May 2018
Bar Biz Magazine: Stoli Launches First New Flavored Vodka since 2013
30 April 2018
Shanken News Daily: News Briefs for April 25, 2018
25 April 2018
BevNet: Stoli Vodka Releases Stoli Cucumber
25 April 2018
Just Drinks: Stoli Cucumber Product Launch
24 April 2018
24 April 2018
London Live: Stoli – Making it Big in London
19 March 2018
Stoli Vodka Press Review, part 2
18 June 2018
Just Drinks: Stoli partners with new Jennifer Lawrence movie Red Sparrow
1 March 2018
MediaPost: Stoli ‘Red Sparrow’ Tie-In Stands to Benefit from Real-Life Intrigue, Controversy
28 February 2018
Marketing Dive: Stoli debuts ‘Red Sparrow’ campaign with Signature cocktails, social content
28 February 2018
Businesswire: Stoli Recruited as the Official Vodka Partner of 20th Century Fox Film’s Red Sparrow
27 February 2018
Associated Press Images: Red Sparrow Premiere Co-Hosted by Stoli Vodka
26 February 2018
The Spirits Business: Vodka Brands to watch in 2018 – Stolichnaya
17 December 2017
Beverage Industry News: Holiday Feature
1 December 2017
PRNewswire: Stoli Vodka Releases Limited Edition Recipe and Gift Box to Commemorate 80th Anniversary
30 November 2017
PRNewswire: Stoli Vodka Unveils Innovative New Design for Super Premium Stoli Gold
14 November 2017
PRNewswire: Stoli is THE Vodka of Atomic Blond – Summer 2017’s Breakneck Action Thriller
12 July 2017
Drink Hacker Review: Stolichnaya Crushed Ruby Red Grapefruit and Pineapple
7 July 2017
Forbes: Five Red White and Blue Cocktails for Independence Day
29 June 2017
Beverage Media: Stoli Crushed Flavor Launch
23 June 2017
Stoli Vodka Press Review, part 3
18 June 2018
People en Espanol: Partying! With Stoli Crushed
21 June 2017
Beverage Dynamics: Stoli Crushed, Flavored Vodkas
1 June 2017
Paste: 10 Memorial Day Cocktails Perfect for that Summer BBQ
25 May 2017
Beverage Media: New Products – Stoli Crushed
24 May 2017
Vibe: Sorry Bey, But the Future Hive Might Have your Hive Beat
22 May 2017
Cosmopolitan: 10 Delicious Twists on Cosmos to be Obsessed With
16 May 2017
The Spirits Business: Top 10 Spirits Launches in April
3 May 2017
Supercall: Best Liquor Brands to Follow on Instagram
1 May 2017
Chilled: Stoli Vodka Launches Stoli Crushed
24 April 2017
Shanken News Daily: Stoli Debuts “Crushed” Flavors Featuring Real Fruit Juice
19 April 2017
Fox Business: Stoli Vodka goes gluten free
17 April 2017
SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio Twitter: @Stoli Big Game cocktails with @RealTroyBrown80
2 February 2017
NBC Sports Radio Under Center Twitter: @Stoli Big Game cocktails with @RealTroyBrown80
2 February 2017
The Fan New York Sports Radio Twitter: @Stoli Big Game Cocktailing with @RealTroyBrown80
2 February 2017
Stoli LGBT Press Review
18 June 2018
Wine Enthusiast: 7 Spirits to Pour for Pride Month
15 June 2018
Gay Star News: Now You Can Even Buy Pride-themed Cannabis
15 June 2018
Dallas Voice: Who’s Your Daddy?
15 June 2018
com: 4 Drinks Brands that are giving back to the LGBT Community
14 June 2018
VinePair: How did Vodka Become the Spirit of Pride?
13 June 2018
Paste: Six Beers to Celebrate Pride Month
6 June 2018
Bay Area Reporter: Stoli, Blue Angel Focus on the Fabulous
6 June 2018
2 June 2018
A List Daily: How Brands are Showing Support for Pride Month
1 June 2018
Paste: Check Out Stoli’s Limited Edition Harvey Milk Bottle
1 June 2018
San Francisco Bay Times: Harvey Milk Mural Unveiled
25 May 2018
Chilled: Stoli Vodka Harvey Milk Limited Edition Bottle
25 May 2018
Hornet: Stoli Has Released a Special Limited Edition Harvey Milk Bottle Ahead of Pride Month
24 May 2018
Los Angeles Blade: Stoli Vodka Releases Harvey Milk Limited Edition Bottle
24 May 2018
Bay Area Reporter: Milk Mural Revealed on Milk Day
24 May 2018
Gay Star News: Stoli vodka unveils Harvey Milk limited-edition bottle
24 May 2018
Miami Gay Blog: Stoli Vodka unveils Harvey Milk limited-edition bottle
23 May 2018
Just Drinks: Stoli Group releases Harvey Milk-themed Stoli pack in US
23 May 2018
Edge Media Network: Stoli Vodka Launches Harvey Milk Inspired Bottle
23 May 2018
Baltimore Edge Media Network: Stoli Vodka Launches Harvey Milk Inspired Bottle
23 May 2018
Associated Press Images: Stoli Vodka Harvey Milk Limited Edition Bottle Launch
23 May 2018
com: How We Celebrated Harvey Milk Day with his trailblazing Nephew
23 May 2018
23 May 2018
23 May 2018
Boy Culture: Harvey Milk Stoli Bottle
23 May 2018
23 May 2018
Drinks Insight Network: Stoli Vodka unveils limited edition Harvey Milk Bottle
23 May 2018
Lavender: Stoli Gets Colorful for LGBTQ Rights on Harvey Milk Day
22 May 2018
22 May 2018
Charlotte Edge Media Network: Harvey Milk’s 88th Birthday Celebration
22 May 2018
Kenneth in the 212: Stoli Launches Limited Edition Harvey Milk Bottle
22 May 2018
Brandchannel: Stoli Vodka LGBTQ Harvey Milk
22 May 2018
Instinct: Stoli Vodka Launches Harvey Milk Limited Edition Bottle
22 May 2018
Miami Herald Reporter’s Twitter: Harvey Milk Day from Stoli
22 May 2018
22 May 2018
Cheddar: Stoli Honors Legacy of Harvey Milk with Limited Edition Bottle
22 May 2018
AdWeek: Stoli Gets Colorful for LGBTQ Rights on Harvey Milk Day
22 May 2018
OutBeat News: Stoli Harvey Milk Tribute
22 May 2018
com: Five Ways Harvey Milk Defined the LGBT Equality Movement
22 May 2018
22 May 2018
27 February 2018
MediaPost: Stoli Launches ‘Raising the Bar’ Equality Initiative
27 June 2017
Daily Mail: Monica Cruz Attends World Pride Pre-Party in Madrid, Sponsored by Stoli Vodka
27 June 2017
The Spirits Business: Stoli Vodka intros LGBTQ+ web platform
20 June 2017
Global Cocktails: Stoli Vodka Launches ‘Raising the Bar’ Initiative to Celebrate LGBT Activism
15 June 2017
NBC: Key West Cocktail Contest Title Goes to Brooklyn Bartender
11 June 2017
CBS Miami: New York Bartender Wins Key West Cocktail Contest
11 June 2017
Stoli LGBT Press Review, part 2
18 June 2018
Los Angeles Blade: Stoli Vodka Releases Harvey Milk Limited Edition Bottle
24 May 2018
Bay Area Reporter: Milk Mural Revealed on Milk Day
24 May 2018
Gay Star News: Stoli vodka unveils Harvey Milk limited-edition bottle
24 May 2018
Miami Gay Blog: Stoli Vodka unveils Harvey Milk limited-edition bottle
23 May 2018
Just Drinks: Stoli Group releases Harvey Milk-themed Stoli pack in US
23 May 2018
Edge Media Network: Stoli Vodka Launches Harvey Milk Inspired Bottle
23 May 2018
Baltimore Edge Media Network: Stoli Vodka Launches Harvey Milk Inspired Bottle
23 May 2018
Associated Press Images: Stoli Vodka Harvey Milk Limited Edition Bottle Launch
23 May 2018
com: How We Celebrated Harvey Milk Day with his trailblazing Nephew
23 May 2018
23 May 2018
23 May 2018
Boy Culture: Harvey Milk Stoli Bottle
23 May 2018
23 May 2018
Drinks Insight Network: Stoli Vodka unveils limited edition Harvey Milk Bottle
23 May 2018
Lavender: Stoli Gets Colorful for LGBTQ Rights on Harvey Milk Day
22 May 2018
22 May 2018
Charlotte Edge Media Network: Harvey Milk’s 88th Birthday Celebration
22 May 2018
Kenneth in the 212: Stoli Launches Limited Edition Harvey Milk Bottle
22 May 2018
Brandchannel: Stoli Vodka LGBTQ Harvey Milk
22 May 2018
Instinct: Stoli Vodka Launches Harvey Milk Limited Edition Bottle
22 May 2018
Miami Herald Reporter’s Twitter: Harvey Milk Day from Stoli
22 May 2018
22 May 2018
Cheddar: Stoli Honors Legacy of Harvey Milk with Limited Edition Bottle
22 May 2018
AdWeek: Stoli Gets Colorful for LGBTQ Rights on Harvey Milk Day
22 May 2018
OutBeat News: Stoli Harvey Milk Tribute
22 May 2018
com: Five Ways Harvey Milk Defined the LGBT Equality Movement
22 May 2018
22 May 2018
27 February 2018
MediaPost: Stoli Launches ‘Raising the Bar’ Equality Initiative
27 June 2017
Daily Mail: Monica Cruz Attends World Pride Pre-Party in Madrid, Sponsored by Stoli Vodka
27 June 2017
The Spirits Business: Stoli Vodka intros LGBTQ+ web platform
20 June 2017
Global Cocktails: Stoli Vodka Launches ‘Raising the Bar’ Initiative to Celebrate LGBT Activism
15 June 2017
NBC: Key West Cocktail Contest Title Goes to Brooklyn Bartender
11 June 2017
CBS Miami: New York Bartender Wins Key West Cocktail Contest
11 June 2017
Stoli LGBT Press Review, part 3
18 June 2018
Los Angeles Blade: Stoli Vodka Releases Harvey Milk Limited Edition Bottle
24 May 2018
Bay Area Reporter: Milk Mural Revealed on Milk Day
24 May 2018
Gay Star News: Stoli vodka unveils Harvey Milk limited-edition bottle
24 May 2018
Miami Gay Blog: Stoli Vodka unveils Harvey Milk limited-edition bottle
23 May 2018
Just Drinks: Stoli Group releases Harvey Milk-themed Stoli pack in US
23 May 2018
Edge Media Network: Stoli Vodka Launches Harvey Milk Inspired Bottle
23 May 2018
Baltimore Edge Media Network: Stoli Vodka Launches Harvey Milk Inspired Bottle
23 May 2018
Associated Press Images: Stoli Vodka Harvey Milk Limited Edition Bottle Launch
23 May 2018
com: How We Celebrated Harvey Milk Day with his trailblazing Nephew
23 May 2018
23 May 2018
23 May 2018
Boy Culture: Harvey Milk Stoli Bottle
23 May 2018
23 May 2018
Stoli LGBT Press Review, part 4
18 June 2018
Drinks Insight Network: Stoli Vodka unveils limited edition Harvey Milk Bottle
23 May 2018
Lavender: Stoli Gets Colorful for LGBTQ Rights on Harvey Milk Day
22 May 2018
22 May 2018
Charlotte Edge Media Network: Harvey Milk’s 88th Birthday Celebration
22 May 2018
Kenneth in the 212: Stoli Launches Limited Edition Harvey Milk Bottle
22 May 2018
Brandchannel: Stoli Vodka LGBTQ Harvey Milk
22 May 2018
Instinct: Stoli Vodka Launches Harvey Milk Limited Edition Bottle
22 May 2018
Miami Herald Reporter’s Twitter: Harvey Milk Day from Stoli
22 May 2018
22 May 2018
Cheddar: Stoli Honors Legacy of Harvey Milk with Limited Edition Bottle
22 May 2018
AdWeek: Stoli Gets Colorful for LGBTQ Rights on Harvey Milk Day
22 May 2018
OutBeat News: Stoli Harvey Milk Tribute
22 May 2018
com: Five Ways Harvey Milk Defined the LGBT Equality Movement
22 May 2018
Stoli LGBT Press Review, part 5
18 June 2018
22 May 2018
27 February 2018
MediaPost: Stoli Launches ‘Raising the Bar’ Equality Initiative
27 June 2017
Daily Mail: Monica Cruz Attends World Pride Pre-Party in Madrid, Sponsored by Stoli Vodka
27 June 2017
The Spirits Business: Stoli Vodka intros LGBTQ+ web platform
20 June 2017
Global Cocktails: Stoli Vodka Launches ‘Raising the Bar’ Initiative to Celebrate LGBT Activism
15 June 2017
NBC: Key West Cocktail Contest Title Goes to Brooklyn Bartender
11 June 2017
CBS Miami: New York Bartender Wins Key West Cocktail Contest
11 June 2017
Stoli Loud & Clear Ad Campaign Press Review (June 2018).
18 June 2018
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StarTraksPhoto: Ty Dolla $ign and DJ Megan Ryte Launch Stoli’s New Global “Loud and Clear” Campaign
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World Entertainment News Network: Stoli Vodka Launch Event
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Stoli Loud & Clear Ad Campaign Press Review (May 2018).
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Best Ads on TV: Stoli Vodka – Loud & Clear
Youmark, 21 May 2018
Fab News: Stoli Says It ‘Loud and Clear’ in Visceral New Global Campaign
FabNews, 18 May 2018
Taiwan News: Stoli Vodka Says It ‘Loud and Clear” with New Global Advertising Campaign
TaiwanNews, 18 May 2018
Campaign: Stoli “Loud and Clear” by FF New York
Campaign, 18 May 2018
Stoli Vodka Says lo dice “chiaro e forte” con la nuova campagna pubblicitaria globale
BusinessWire, 18 May 2018
L’adn France: “Loud and Clear”, la vodka Stoli Fait du bruit avec FF New York
Ladn, 18 May 2018
Business Wire Spain: Stoli Vodka lo dice “alto y claro” con una nueva campana publicitaria global
BusinessWire, 18 May 2018
Ad Forum: Stoli Vodka Says It “Loud and Clear” with New Global Advertising Campaign
AdForum, 17 May 2018
WallStreet-Online.de, 17 May 2018
MediaPost: Stoli Taps Oscar-Caliber Talent for Dramatic New Ads
MediaPost, 17 May 2018
Marketing Dive: Stoli Designs Custom Font for Fans to Share in Campaign around Self-Expression
MarketingDive, 17 May 2018
CB News France: La vodka Stoli fait fort, bruyant et clair
CB News, 17 May 2018
La Reclame France: Une marque de Vodka vous fait crier pour faire durer le Plaisir
La Reclame, 17 May 2018
Stoli Loud & Clear Ad Campaign Press Review (May 2018, part2).
18 June 2018
MMR Ukraine: A new video for the global Stoli campaign was shot in Kiev
MMR Ukraine, 17 May 2018
Marketing Industry News, 17 May 2018
The Drum: Ad of the Day — Stoli Says it Loud and Clear with Visceral New Global Campaign
The Drum, 17 May 2018
Graphic Design USA: FF New York Loud and Clear for Stoli
GD USA, 17 May 2018
Vodka Redactor (RU): Stoli Group launched in the US an advertising campaign ‘Make it Loud and Clear’
Vodka Redactor, 16 May 2018
Ad Week: Stoli Taps Composer Hans Zimmer to Evoke Boldness with a Sonic-Driven Campaign
Ad Week, 16 May 2018
Shots, 16 May 2018
Bev News Online: Stoli Group Launches Global Ad Campaign
Bev News Online, 16 May 2018
Just-Drinks: Stoli Group Launches Global Stoli Ad Featuring Composer Hans Zimmer
Just Drinks, 16 May 2018
The Drum: Stoli Loud & Clear by FF New York
The drum, 16 May 2018
BusinessWire US: Stoli® Vodka Says It “Loud and Clear” with New Global Advertising Campaign
Business Wire, 16 May 2018
Fast Company: How Stoli Group Got Hans Zimmer and Rachel Morrison for its new Ad Campaign
Fast Company, 15 May 2018
Agence France Press: Stoli Vodka Says it ‘Loud and Clear’ with New Global Advertising Campaign
AFP, 15 May 2018
Fubiz: Stoli Vodka Says It ‘Loud and Clear’ with New Global Advertising Campaign
Fubiz, 15 May 2018
El Economista Spain: Stoli Vodka Says It Loud and Clear with New Global Advertising Campaign
El Economista, 15 May 2018
Bayou® Rum Distillery Enhances Experience with Visitors Center Expansion
17 May 2018
Lacassine, LA (August 8, 2017) – Bayou® Rum, a Louisiana-made, handcrafted spirit, today announced breaking ground on a distillery expansion, adding a barrel library, an event space and an outdoor entertainment venue to its Visitor Center, which Drinks International named “Best Largescale Visitor Center” in its 2017 Distillery Experience Challenge. Valued at more than $6 million, the expansion is planned to open in the summer of 2018.
The barrel library will be part-storage, housing thousands of batches of the latest creations from Master Blender Reiniel Vicente Diaz and Master Distiller Jeff Murphy, and part-tasting area, where visitors will be able to sample Bayou rums and learn more from the team behind the award-winning range. The event space can hold up to 300 people and is being designed for corporate events, weddings and everything in between. It is connected to the outdoor venue, complete with a stage and dance floor for hosting top entertainment acts from around the gulf region or those traveling through.
“In 2016, the Bayou Rum distillery hosted more than 35,000 guests. This expansion will allow us to better cater to new and returning visitors and offers an indoor and outdoor area for events that locals can enjoy,” said Joe Reese, Bayou Rum’s managing director, who has been leading the undertaking. “While the barrel library certainly enriches the visitor experience, the benefit for our production team is more room for current batches and for future innovations we’ve got in the pipeline.”
The distillery, which also was deemed 2016 “Attraction of the Year” by the Louisiana Travel Promotion Association, is currently open Tuesday-Saturday from 9:30a.m.-5:30p.m. Tours include a short film on the inspiration for Bayou Rum, a gallery celebrating Louisiana’s historic role as a sugarcane producer, a guided walk through the distillery where visitors can see firsthand how the spirit is produced, a tasting bar, and the popular gift shop, which boasts Bayou branded gear and drinkware and merchandise from local artisans.
About Bayou® Rum
Bayou® Rum is handcrafted at its Lacassine distillery, using raw sugar from Louisiana sugarcane and the finest molasses to produce its signature sugarhouse recipe. The Bayou Rum family consists of four expressions – Bayou Silver, Bayou Spiced, Bayou Select aged rum, and Bayou Satsuma Rum Liqueur – that have been recognized more than a combined 100 times in tasting competitions. Learn more about Bayou Rum by visiting www.bayourum.com, or by following us on Facebook at facebook.com/bayourum, on Instagram at BayouRum, or on Twitter @BayouRum.
Amber Beverage Group Steps into tequila business
17 May 2018
September 2, 2016, Riga, Latvia. The largest alcohol manufacturer and distributor in the Baltics – Amber Beverage Group, a part of SPI Group, has acquired a significant equity stake in Fabrica de Tequilas Finos, a tequila brand owning and production facility based in the town of Tequila, Mexico.
Amber Beverage Group welcomed the partnership with Fabrica de Tequilas Finos and the opportunities it will offer us to expand distribution into the USA and South and Central America.
We possess over a century of experience in production and distribution of brands such as Moskovskaya® Vodka, Riga Black Balsam® bitters and many more. Amber Beverage Group has a strong and fast growing international business covering over 50 export markets operated from Riga, Latvia. Combining our expertise with a mastery of well-established Mexican tequila producers, we look forward to expand our portfolio of beverages in a new fast-growing category and establish even stronger global footprint.
The portfolio of Fabrica De Tequilas Finos consists of over 20 tequila brands including KAH, Don Camilo, Agave 99, Zapopan and Tonala tequilas.
Seymour Ferreira
CEO and Chairman of the Board
SPI Distribution (Latvia) changes its name to Amber Distribution Latvia
17 May 2018
Latvia’s largest alcoholic beverages wholesaler SPI Distribution (Latvia) has changed its name and from July will work under the name Amber Distribution Latvia.
According to Seymour Ferreira, Board Chairman of Amber Beverage Group, which is part of SPI Group, the new company name will reflect its affiliation with the leading wine and strong spirits beverage holding company in the Baltic countries Amber Beverage Group, and will strengthen the group’s unified corporate identity.
Amber Distribution Latvia is the largest alcoholic beverages wholesale company in Latvia, which distributes local brands produced and owned by Amber Beverage Group – such as Riga Black Balsam, Bonaparte, Riga Sparkling Wine, Moka, and world famous brands – Stolichnaya®, Moskovskaya, Remy Martin, Grant’s, Tullamore Dew, Metaxa, Jim Beam, Jagermeister, Zeljonaja Marka, Bosca, Concha Y Toro, KWV and others. The company also represents beer brands Amstel, Desperados, Latgales alus, Miķeļa alus, as well as non-alcoholic beverage brands – Red Bull, Vittel, Perrier, Pepsi and the coffee Cortese.
Amber Distribution Latvia represents a wine portfolio in Latvia of more than 450 various wines, representing 45 producers from the whole world.
The company has more than 20 years of sales and marketing experience on the Latvian market. In 2007, the company was incorporated into the SPI Group and since October 2014 is part of the Amber Beverage Group holding company.
Amber Distribution Latvia (formerly SPI Distribution (Latvia)) had gross turnover in 2014 of more than EUR 87.5 million. The company has 150 employees.
Third Latvijas Balzams Concept Store Opened In Riga’s Old Town
17 May 2018
In Riga’s Old Town, at Audēju St. 8., the third new concept and design Latvijas balzams shop (part of the LB veikali shop network) was opened, offering a modern and comfortable shopping environment. Since last year Latvijas balzams veikali have invested EUR 180 000 in modernizing the network of shops.
To date, in the renovated LB shops that were opened in November last year and in March of this year, the average purchase has grown by 15%. This is evidence that guests in the city as well as local residents appreciate the new design, the modern environment and the wide assortment. By year’s end, it is planned to open an additional two Latvijas balzams shops, investing a total of around half a million euro.
A wider selection of products are available in the renovated LB shops and in addition to alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, Latvian souvenirs and sweets are on offer. The new shop solution will also please coffee lovers, offering hot coffee to take away and a “tasting corner” will operate at certain times, offering tastings of the shop’s new products.
JSC Latvijas Balzams Marks 115th Birthday With New Logo
17 May 2018
JSC Latvijas balzams, oart of the Aber Beverage Group, marks its 115th birthday with a logo change.
Today the new logo, with a brighter and more contemporary appearance, was mounted on the production building in Riga, at 160 A. Čaka Street, reaffirming the old truth that what changes is also lasting.
As LB board chairman Guntis Āboltiņš-Āboliņš points out, the richer in traditions and older a company is, the more responsibility is placed on the company management and employees: “Our task is not only to hold a high standard of quality in producing historic brands already known in the world such as Allažu ķimelis, Riga Black Balsam, and Stolichnaya® Vodka, but also to develop as a modern producer. That means looking for the most efficient solutions for producing smartly, at high capacity and in accordance with international demand.”
In April this year, 115 years will have passed since the Riga State Spirits Warehouse No.1 (now Latvijas balzams) started work to supply the state alcohol monopoly that had been implemented in the Vidzeme province. April 30, 1900 is regarded as the birthday of the company, when receipt of the first shipment of rectified spirits at the warehouse was documented.
According to historical archives, by November 1903 there were 204 workers working at the company. Today, AS Latvijas balzams employs 600 employees at two manufacturing facilities, 160 A. Čaka Street and 7 A. Briāna Street in Riga.
The new visual identity is compatible with the change in design of Latvijas balzams’ retail shops, which started last fall. The first to bear the new visual identity are two new design and concept LB stores in Riga’s Old Town, whose facades are decorated with the renewed logo.
SPI Group – Official Statement in Response to Dutch Court Judgement
17 May 2018
SPI Group, parent company of Stoli Group, is extremely disappointed in the ruling as we firmly believe it is not correct in light of the facts and the relevant law. We are examining all of our options with our lawyers and next steps.
The ruling is only for the BeNeLux market and so the decision affects a very small part of our overall global marketplace. SPI Group still owns the Stolichnaya and Moskovskaya trademarks in over 190 countries across the world, but not in Russia. The Stolichnaya sold within Russia is a different vodka, owned by an unrelated state-controlled entity called FKP.
The decision is the result of a long effort by the Russian government to confiscate the Stolichnaya trademarks, purchased legitimately by SPI from private shareholders and not from the state. The trouble between SPI and the Russian Federation started with an order from President Putin in 2000. Since that time, SPI has been in litigation all over the world to protect its claim.
While the Benelux judgement is a setback for the company, we have had recent successes in courts in other jurisdictions in respect of the same trademarks, such as Chile, Austria and the United States.
Amber Beverage Group to distribute Beam Suntory beverages in the Baltics
17 May 2018
Amber Beverage Group, the leading wine and spirits company in the Baltic countries and part of SPI Group, is expanding its partnership with Beam Suntory, the world’s third largest premium spirits company.
From March 2015, the Amber Beverage Group will distribute the portfolio of Beam Suntory in the Baltic countries, including brands such as Teacher’s, Laphroaig and Bowmore Scotch whiskies, Canadian Club whisky, Courvoisier cognac, Sauza tequila, Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark bourbons.
“Becoming ambassadors for and partners with one of the world’s leading spirits producers is a great honour and responsibility at the same time. Our partnership with Beam Suntory Inc. via our distributor companies in Latvia and Lithuania has already been active for several years and we are delighted to expand it from March, across all the Baltic States”, said Seymour Ferreira, CEO of Amber Beverage Group.
“By expanding this cooperation with Beam Suntory, we have taken a major step towards our development strategy in the Baltic region, adding powerful global brands to our range of international partners, which already includes William Grant, Concha y Toro and KWV,” Seymour Ferreira underlined.
The partnership with Beam Suntory will allow Amber Beverage Group, already known as the producer of the world-famous Stolichnaya® vodka and Moskovskaya® in Riga, to strengthen its leading position in the whiskey, cognac and tequila segments in the Baltic markets.
“We are looking forward to a mutual long-term cooperation with SPI Group to bring our business to the new level in Baltics. Strong cooperation will lead to growth for both companies,” said Torsten Helbig, VP EMEA Emerging Markets of Beam Suntory Inc.