The Stoli Group and its owner Yuri Shefler were themselves expelled from Russia almost two decades ago. The Stoli® Group has long been fighting against the oppression by the Russian regime. We unequivocally condemn the military action in Ukraine and stand with the Ukrainian people.
"The safety of our Ukrainian team is our top priority. We are monitoring the situation closely and are already acting quickly and decisively to support our local staff and partners as needed," said Damian McKinney, Global CEO of Stoli® Group. "While we don't have offices in Russia, we do have offices in Ukraine and many other countries where we operate."
The Stoli® vodka brands and their owner Yuri Shefler were expelled from Russia almost two decades ago. "As the founder of the SPI group of companies, I have personally experienced the persecution by the Russian authorities and share the pain of Ukraine and its people," says Shefler.
Production and bottling in Latvia
Stoli® Premium and Elit™ Vodka are produced and bottled in Riga, Latvia. The brand is registered with the US TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) as a Latvian product.
"We are inspired by the Russian people who took to the streets demanding an end to this attack on a sovereign nation. For decades, the Stoli® Group has supported the marginalised and those threatened by unjustified aggression. We now stand with all Ukrainians and Russians who are calling for peace," said McKinney.
