PA Bans Russian-Made Vodka From Fine Wine & Good Spirits Stores

PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board is removing all Russian-made products from Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores to show solidarity with Ukraine, which Russia continues to attack.

The move largely is symbolic, as only two products stocked in stores – Russian Standard and Ustianochka 80-proofvodkas – and about a half-dozen special order brands originate from Russia. Other vodkas often reference Russia as a marketing ploy but those liquors are not manufactured there.

“As of today, these products will no longer be sold or procured by the PLCB,” board chairman Tim Holden said in a statement. ”Given the evolving political-economic climate, it’s just the right thing to do.”

Russian-branded products that are not sourced from Russia will not be restricted.

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