Khortytsa Named a Distillery of The Year by NY International Spirits Competition

NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2014 -- Ukraine's famed Khortytsa (Hor-Ti-Tsa) Distillery was named among the world's best distilleries at the 2014 New York International Spirits Competition (NYISC).  Only 19 of the world's leading distilleries were recognized with this high honor.

Khortytsa Vodka is imported to the United States by Megapolis USA, a subsidiary of Global Spirits and retails for a suggested$14.99/per 750ml.

"Recognized as one of the world's leading vodkas, Khortytsa is still a relative newcomer to the American market," noted Yuri Samar, sales and marketing director, Megapolis USA/Global Spirits.  "In fact, according to Drinks International, Khortytsa was the third largest selling global vodka brand at 6.4MM cases in 2013, so it's no surprise that it ranked among the finest distilleries in the world."

The Khortytsa Distillery is located in Zaporozhe near Khortytsa Island. This ancient island's history dates back thousands of years and reaches the roots of civilization. It is considered a sacred place in Ukraine and is one of the country's seven wonders.

Built in 2003, the Khortytsa Distillery is among the world's finest distilleries. It uses a local organic filter containing schungite (a unique natural mineral) which allows it to get as close as possible to the structure of natural water.  The filtration process is further enhanced with special birch and alder-tree charcoal and quartz sand sourced near the famous Crystal Mountains of the Urals near Yekaterinburg, Russia.

The New York International Spirits Competition is the first major international spirits competition with TRADE ONLY judges comprised of: buyers from the top retail stores, restaurant owners, cocktail bars, hotel beverage directors, distributors and importers. Unlike other spirits competitions, these judges have purchasing power and the ability to make a direct impact on brand sales.

Only a small percentage of contest participants are awarded international distinctions. As mentioned by NYISC founder Adam Levy, "While other renowned competitions award up to 85 percent of entrants with honors, the discerning panel and ethos of the NYISC is to honor the brands that are most deserving among their peers."

For more information on Khortytsa Vodka, visit www.globalspirits.com.