Tag: vodka

Stolichnaya Vodka Rebrands as ‘Stoli’ in ‘Direct Response’ to Russian Invasion of Ukraine

The company that owns Stolichnaya vodka, one of the most iconic vodka brands, on Monday announced that it is rebranding in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In a statement, Luxembourg-based Stoli Group said the “major rebrand” is in “direct response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.” From now on, the vodka will exclusively be sold…


Potent Protest: Bars Drop Russian Vodka, Promote Ukraine’s

Some bars and liquor stores think they’ve found a potent way to punish Russia for invading Ukraine: They’re pulling Russian vodka off their shelves and promoting Ukrainian brands instead. “I woke up yesterday morning, and I saw that Russia had invaded Ukraine. You wonder what you can do,’’ said Bob Quay, owner of Bob’s Bar…


Pennsylvania rations alcohol due to crippled supply chain

A shortage of certain alcohol brands is leaving some drinkers in low spirits; the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) announced this week it would begin rationing a list of popular liquor labels. Due to sustained supply chain disruptions and product shortages, purchase limits of two bottles, per customer, per day were applied to certain items…


Warsaw Spirit: Finding the History of Vodka in Poland

Once, back in 1915, the streets here flowed with vodka. Hoping to strike a blow at the soul of the Polish people, retreating Russian soldiers in the First World War dumped out more than 2.5 million gallons of Luksusowa and Wyborowa, the streets outside the country’s largest distillery soaked with the good stuff. But the…