Speciality Brands has signed an agreement with super-premium Polish brand Chopin Vodka to become the brand’s exclusive UK distributor.

Chopin is a family-owned brand based in eastern Poland, and oversees 100% of its production process, from farm to bottle.

It produces Wheat, Rye and Potato varieties, each with a 40% ABV. Speciality Brands will also bring Chopin’s limited-edition Vera Wang bottle, blended editions and Family Reserve to the UK.

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Through the partnership, the distributor aims to expand Chopin’s presence in the on- and off-trade.

“As a family-owned business focused on producing high-quality spirits, [the Chopin team] share many of our values and fit really well within our portfolio of premium drinks,” said Chris Seale, managing director at Speciality Brands. “We’ve got great plans for the brand, which include taking full advantage of the growing popularity of the martini in the UK.”

Tad Dorda, Chopin Vodka, co-founder and chief executive, added: “We were looking for a distributor that would bring passion, expertise, and a flair for building luxury brands in a market that needs nurturing in a very specific way. Speciality Brands has all the right credentials and we’re looking forward to taking Chopin on the next steps of its journey.”

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