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The Smirnoff brand was founded in 1864 by Piotr Arseneevich (P.A.) Smirnov and before long, he became one of the most famous vodka makers in Russia. In 1886, he even received the Tsar`s special designation as a Purveyor of the Imperial Court, which is a fancy way of saying Official Vodka-Maker of Tsar Type People. This was based both on the fact that his vodkas were delicious and that Tsars tend to like to make things official. When the Bolsheviks took over, the distilleries were shut down and P.A.`s son Vladimir was chased out of town with pitchforks and also dinner forks, since the whole thing happened suddenly and not everyone had a pitchfork with them. Vladimir Smirnov was able to flee to Constantinople and then eventually settle in France where he sold vodka under the name “Smirnoff.” Now safely disguised by a new name and a slightly offensive fake French accent, Vladimir revived the brand. Lots of other interesting stuff happened. Vladimir married a model and sang in a band and grew a series of beards, but probably the best thing he did was bring a triple distilled, 10 times filtered, award winning, cola-improving, martini-making vodka to the world. For former czars and current stars. For vodka connoisseurs and people who just like vodka. For everybody.
Global Spirits is the global leading producer of alcoholic beverages, the biggest international alcohol holding in Eastern Europe. The company was established in 2008. Today it combines the core spirit production businesses of Ukraine, Russia and the USA. Global Spirits includes up-to-date facilities for vodka, liqueur, cognac, brandy, wine, champagne, vermouth, and low-alcohol beverage production.
The Company operates 245 retail liquor stores in Alberta, British Columbia, Alaska and Kentucky. Liquor Stores' retail brands include: Liquor Depot, Liquor Barn, and Wine and Beyond in Alberta (175 stores); Liquor Depot and Liquor Barn in British Columbia (36 stores); Brown Jug in Alaska (22 stores); and Liquor Barn "The Ultimate Party Source" and Liquor Barn Express in Kentucky (12 stores). The Company's common shares and convertible subordinated debentures trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols "LIQ" and "LIQ.DB.A", respectively.
World of Beer began in 2007 in Tampa, FL. There are currently 52 locations in 16 states, with hundreds more sold. Recent announcements include the addition of a Tavern Fare menu and handcrafted cocktails. The Tavern Fare complements the quality of the craft beer and spirits, starting with classic comfort foods and adding traditional bar offerings with contemporary spins. World of Beer took an original concept and combined it with progressive strategy. Love for craft beer and welcoming atmosphere remain the founding philosophy, with constant innovations to widen appeal. This mindset propelled them into success as franchisees spread 'WOB Culture'.
Established in the 1940s by Italian immigrants Cesare and Rosa Mondavi, C. Mondavi & Family (CMF) remains a leading family-owned business producing exceptional wines for a variety of occasions and consumers. Built on a foundation of family values, hard work, and European winemaking traditions, the company is owned by co-Proprietors Marc Mondavi and Peter Mondavi Jr., both sons of legendary Napa Valley wine icon Peter Mondavi Sr., and managed daily by President & CEO, Judd Wallenbrock and his Executive Leadership Team. The family recently welcomed the first member of the fifth generation into the world, continuing a legacy begun 75+ years ago and setting a foundation for generations to come. CMF is one of the largest wine businesses in California, producing Charles Krug at the oldest winery in the Napa Valley, CK Mondavi, a popularly-priced 1.5 million case varietal wine brand, and the recently introduced Flat Top Hills and French Blue brands. The family owns 850 acres of premier Napa Valley land to support the Charles Krug brand and 1,800 acres of land in the Dunnigan Hills Yolo County AVA to support the CK Mondavi brand.