Stolichnaya goes through Findlater to get to Irish market

The SPI Group has announced that is will distribute its Stolichnaya portfolio through Findlater Wine & Spirits Group in Ireland as of 1 Jan 2012.

The portfolio includes Stolichnaya Flavoured, Stloichnaya Gold, and the ultra premium elit by Stolichnaya.

The brand, which is the leading brand for the SPI Group, was previously distributed by Barry & Fitzwilliam Ltd. Cork.

Findlater Wine & Spirits Group, which is made up of three industry companies, has a cumulative total of nearly 600 years experience in the industry.

Val Mendeleev, CEO of SPI Group, said: “We are delighted to offer the Stolichnaya vodka portfolio alongside such a well-respected and prestigious partner. We look forward to strengthening our position in the Irish market with our continued innovation and product quality.”

Tom Gray, managing director for Findlater Wine & Spirit Group added: “The Stolichnaya brand is a significant addition to our spirits portfolio inIreland. The entire team at Findlater is enormously enthusiastic about building this prestigious brand in the marketplace. We look forward to a long and fruitful relationship with SPI Group.”