Stoli Group Resumes US Supply With Five Brands Added
Stoli is back in the US. Stoli Group announced in New York on November 9, 2026 that it has resumed supplying the American market, and it did not come back with just vodka. The lineup now includes tequila, two Irish whiskeys and a Louisiana rum. For a brand that spent the last couple of years working through a big restructuring, that is a serious reset.
What This Means for US Drinkers
The short version: the vodka you know is returning to the distribution pipeline, with more bottles beside it. Stoli Group says its Chapter 11 restructuring process is complete, and it reached a settlement with creditors of Stoli Group (USA) that covers remaining inventory and financial obligations.
The big shift is the portfolio: five products from sister company Amber Beverage Group join Stoli Vodka and elit Vodka in the US lineup. That gives bars, restaurants and retailers more than one reason to call their rep.
Marina Troyanovskaya, the company's chief commercial officer, put it simply: "Stoli is back and better than ever." The company says its stock is already sitting in a US customs bonded warehouse, which means it can fill distributor orders as sales restart in participating markets. Empire Merchants in New York and Johnson Brothers are among the wholesalers on board, and talks with more are ongoing.
Looking further out, the group is exploring US production of Stoli flavored vodkas and a non-alcoholic mixer called Stoli Ginger Beer. Those are plans, not products on shelves yet.
Inside the Bottle
Here is the US lineup, according to Stoli Group:
Stoli Vodka and elit Vodka stay in the mix. Moskovskaya vodka is new to the US portfolio, as are two tequilas, Rooster Rojo and KAH. The Irishman and Writers' Tears bring Irish whiskeys, which are whiskeys made in Ireland and usually known for a smooth, approachable style.
Bayou Rum completes the offer. It is made in Lacassine, Louisiana, and the brand is introducing an updated liquid, new packaging and a new pricing strategy. Stoli Group has not shared details on what changed in the liquid or what the new prices will be.
The Story Behind Stoli
Stolichnaya, the vodka that became Stoli, began in the Soviet Union in 1938. The name is the Russian adjective for "capital city," so it is essentially "the vodka of the capital." It is made from wheat and rye, and the version sold outside Russia is produced in Latvia.
For years, ownership of the brand was disputed between a Russian state-owned company and a Luxembourg-chartered private group, SPI Group. In March 2022, the Stoli Group shortened the name on its bottles to the nickname Stoli, calling it a direct response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Today the Luxembourg-based company is led by owner Yuri Shefler and has grown well beyond one vodka. With Amber Beverage Group's brands under the same umbrella, the US push now spans vodka, tequila, Irish whiskey and rum.
Price, Proof and Availability
Official Name: Stoli Group return to the US market
Category: Vodka, tequila, Irish whiskey and rum portfolio
Price (SRP): Not announced
US Availability: Select markets for now, described as "participating markets." New York is confirmed through Empire Merchants. Other states and New Jersey have not been announced, so check with your local retailer
Release Date: Announced November 9, 2026
Brands: Stoli Vodka, elit Vodka, Moskovskaya, Rooster Rojo, KAH, The Irishman, Writers' Tears and Bayou Rum
Did You Know?
Stoli Group sells in more than 95 countries through more than 170 distributors.
There are two versions of the vodka: the one sold outside Russia is made in Latvia, and the one sold inside Russia is made there.
Tonights Poison Take
This is less a single launch than a brand rebuilding its place on the back bar, and the move to a multi-category portfolio is the smart part. A distributor or bartender can now talk to Stoli about vodka, tequila, Irish whiskey and rum in one conversation. Expect new campaigns across key brands, which the company has promised. Watch for Bayou Rum's new look and pricing, since that is where we will learn the most about how aggressive the comeback plan is.
Bar Talk: Stoli is back in the US, and it brought Irish whiskey, tequila and Louisiana rum along for the ride.
Do you have a go-to Stoli cocktail, or will you try the Writers' Tears first? Tell us in the comments.
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About the author: Jas Sawhney (Tonights Poison) has spent 18 years in the beverage alcohol industry and shares new releases, tastings and spirits news as @tonightspoison on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
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