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Global Spirits to grow US with MS Walker

Privately-held US drinks firm Global Spirits has appointed MS Walker as its New England distributor, growing the US footprint for its Khortytsa and Leaf vodka brands.

Khortytsa-maker Global Spirits has signed up MS Walker as a distribution partner

The deal means that the vodka brands will now be available across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont.

“M.S. Walker is a leader in the wine and spirits industry,” said Jose Guerrero, northeast regional manager, Global Spirits USA. “They offer a carefully chosen and diverse portfolio, and they provide the marketing resources needed to make products successful while offering superior service to customers and suppliers.

“New England is an important vodka market with a growing mixology culture,” Guerrero. “Leaf’s packaging, price point and organic origins clearly resonate with today’s consumer lifestyles, while Khortytsa is a quality vodka at a terrific price point that is growing rapidly.”

MS Walker was established in 1933 and serves retail stores, restaurants and hotels.

According to Brand Champions 2016 figures, Khortytsa, one of the biggest vodka brands in the world, saw its volumes climb 3.85% to 7.29 million nine-litre case sales in 2015.

Last year, Global Spirits renamed and restructured its US operation to meet growing demand in the market.

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