Khortytsa Vodka Sponsors Okean Elzy's 20th Anniversary Performance

New York, NY, February 16, 2015 (Newswire.com) - Ukraine’s famed Khortytsa (Hor-Ti-Tsa) Vodka is the official sponsor of Ukraine’s most famous band, Okean Elzy, during its upcoming, sold-out 20th Anniversary performance February 27 and 28 at Manhattan Center’s Hammerstein Ballroom.

According to Wikipedia, “Okean Elzy (Ukrainian:  Океан Ельзи, translation: Elza's Ocean) is one of the most successful and popular Ukrainian rock bands. It was formed in 1994 in Lviv, Ukraine. The band's vocalist and frontman is Svyatoslav Vakarchuk. Okean Elzy is one of the best-loved Ukrainian rock bands -- not only in Ukraine but also in most CIS countries. In April 2007 Okean Elzy received FUZZ Magazine music awards for ‘Best rock act’.”

We're delighted to present Okean Elzy to their fans here in the US.

Steve Ackerman, Global Spirits USA

In honor of their fellow countrymen, Khortytsa Vodka is the official sponsor of Okean Elzy’s 20th Anniversary Tour.  Khortytsa is imported to the United States by Global Spirits USA, formally Megapolis USA.

While Okean Elzy is arguably Ukraine’s favorite band, Khortytsa is regarded as the country’s favorite vodka.  “We’re delighted to present Okean Elzy to their fans here in the US,” said Steve Ackerman, National Director of Sales, Global Spirits USA. 

With a vibrant US fan base, the band chose to perform a 20th anniversary concert in New York as part of an ambitious line up of concerts. "Okean Elzy" was last on tour in the US in October 2014 to promote their album "Earth". Tickets sold out in less than a week (literally - in 6 days!).

The Ukrainian leg of the tour for this celebration has become the biggest event in Ukraine’s history, encompassing 10 stadiums in 10 major cities across the country and drawing close to half-a-million fans! In Kiev, 75,000 people gathered in the country’s biggest stadium (NSK "Olympiysky"). 

Khortytsa is an award-winning vodka with a taste that is, “spring water clear with a big, assertive, snack cracker-grain aroma. Toasty on the palate, it is dry with a creamy texture. A winner on all levels.”

Khortytsa is considered a strong value, retailing for a suggested $14.99/per 750ml. 

“Khortytsa is recognized as one of the world’s leading vodkas because it over delivers on quality in relation to its price,” noted Ackerman.  “The brand is growing quite rapidly in the US, and was up over 30% in 2014.”

About Global Spirits:

 Global Spirits USA is the US subsidiary of Global Spirits, a leading international manufacturer and marketer of wine and spirits. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Ukraine, Global Spirits now ranks as one of the top 500 companies in Europe, with annual volumes of around 12 million cases. With distribution in over 80 countries, key strategic brands include Khortytsa Vodka (4th largest selling vodka brand*), Morosha Vodka (Fastest growing Vodka brand*), Pervak Vodka, and Leaf Vodka. Fore more information on Global Spirits, please see the corporate website:www.globalspirits.com

 *According to Drinks International, Khortytsa was the third largest selling global vodka brand at 6.4MM cases.