Maverick to distribute Vestal vodka

Vestal, the vodka made from small relatively unprocessed potatoes from single regions and bottled by vintage, is to be distributed in the UK by Maverick Drinks.

Emporia Brands halts Legend of Kremlin imports

Emporia Brands has halted imports of Legend of Kremlin, the official vodka of The Duma, the Russian Federation parliament.

Smirnoff partners Sahara Force India Formula One

Diageo has has partnered Smirnoff with Sahara Force India Formula One Team to promote the brand globally.

Absolut and Baz Luhrmann create Oz vodka

Film director Baz Luhrmann has created an Absolut limited edition bottle to celebrate Australia. Absolut Oz is to be available in Australia from March 2014.

Stoli pledges $300k to LGBT cause

Stoli Group (USA) and the LA Gay & Lesbian Center have announced a three-year partnership to fight inequality by investing in the development of LGBT leaders globally.

Tito’s Handmade Vodka makes UK bow

Tito’s Handmade Vodka, one of the pioneer products of the US’s craft vodka industry, will be available in the UK on and off-trade later this month through Hi-Spirits.

Milk vodka launches to Dairy State

A New Zealand-produced vodka distilled from milk sugars has launched in the US through Leche Spirits.

Absolut GTR director Olsson resigns

Anders Olsson has decided to resign as director of the Absolut Company’s Global Travel Retail (GTR) division.

Five Lakes vodka goes to Canada

Siberian vodka Pyat Ozer – or Five Lakes – is set to launch in Canada. 

Nemiroff exports are blocked

Ukrainian vodka producer Nemiroff is in the middle of a boardroom struggle which has resulted in some exports, including to Russia, being stopped.

Smirnoff tops top ten vodka brands

Smirnoff was the world’s best selling vodka in 2012, with more than double the annual volume sales of its nearest competitor, Absolut, according to Drinks International’s Millionaires’ Club 2013.