Luxembourg-based Stoli Group announced in New York on November 9 that it is returning to the US market. The group says its Chapter 11 restructuring is complete, and a settlement with the creditors of the former Stoli Group (USA) subsidiary has resolved distribution rights, remaining inventory and financial obligations. The US subsidiary and its Kentucky Owl unit had filed for bankruptcy in November 2024.
MHW, Ltd. will act as importer, with distribution handled by Empire Merchants (New York) and Johnson Brothers, and further partnerships under discussion. Alongside Stoli and elit vodkas, the US lineup adds five new products from sister company Amber Beverage Group: Moskovskaya vodka, Rooster Rojo and KAH tequilas, and The Irishman and Writers’ Tears Irish whiskeys. Bayou Rum from Louisiana also returns, with an updated recipe and packaging.
The company is also looking at US production of Stoli flavoured vodkas and a non-alcoholic mixer, Stoli Ginger Beer.
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Source: The Whiskey Wash