Global Spirits Receives Brand Accolades at WSWA

New York, NY, April 30, 2015 (Newswire.com) - This year’s Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America [WSWA] 72nd Annual Convention was a breakout event for Global Spirits, the makers of numerous vodka brands including LEAF, Khortytsa and Pervak, with several major awards. 

Both Khortytsa Platinum and Pervak Rye Vodkas received Double Gold awards, while Khortytsa Ice Vodka and LEAF Vodka made from Alaskan Glacial Water received Gold awards. 

"Global Spirits is beginning to penetrate the US market in a significant way with a strong portfolio of high-quality vodkas. These awards further validate our brands and provide a strong foundation to build upon."

Steve Ackerman, National Sales Director

Each product had to receive a unanimous individual ranking by the spirits panel in a blind judging competition for this recognition. Judges were hand selected by The Tasting Panel Magazine.

“Global Spirits is beginning to penetrate the US market in a significant way with a strong portfolio of high-quality vodkas,” stated Steve Ackerman, national sales director for Global Spirits USA.  “These awards further validate our brands and provide a strong foundation to build upon.”

The company recently expanded its distribution footprint and sales team in response to growing interest at the wholesale and retail levels.  “We anticipate 2015 to be a successful year as both the trade and consumers develop a greater awareness of our brands and their unique qualities,” noted Ackerman.

About Global Spirits:

A Fortune 500 Company in Europe, Global Spirits was established in 2008 and has operational hubs in New York, Moscow and Kiev. The company has over 5,000 employees, with annual volume exceeding 12 million cases in over 80 countries.   Key strategic brands include: Khortytsa Vodka (4th largest selling vodka brand at 6.4 million cases*), Morosha Vodka (fastest growing international vodka brand at 3.3 million cases*), Pervak Vodka (acquired in 2013) and LEAF Vodka (launched in the US October 2013).