Virginia ABC removes 7 Russian-sourced vodka brands from its store shelves in support of Ukraine

Virginia ABC has removed 7 Russian-sourced vodka brands from its store shelves. Russian-themed brands not produced in Russia like Stolichnaya and Smirnoff will not be removed, the agency said.

In the spirit of Gov. Youngkin’s call for decisive action in support of Ukraine, Virginia ABC is removing 7 Russian-sourced vodka brands from our store shelves. Russian-themed brands not produced in Russia like Stolichnaya and Smirnoff will not be removed.
— Virginia ABC (@VirginiaABC) February 27, 2022

In a statement on Facebook Sunday, officials from Virginia ABC say they have identified seven Russian-sourced vodka brands in their inventory and have taken them off the shelves.

These are brands are:

Belugo
Hammer & Sickle
Imperia
Mamont
Organika
Russian Standard
ZYR

“As the sole retailer of distilled spirits in Virginia, Virginia ABC remains committed to providing customers and licensees with a wide range of products,” said the post.

The move comes after Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s call to action against the Russian invasion.

Comments