Russian vodka pulled from shelves in US and Canada

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justcallmeharry
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I have a feeling that the Russian wholesalers have already been paid for that vodka. It would probably be better to give that vodka away in conjunction with the free crack pipe program. Or give it to the homeless in LA.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/russian-vodka-us-canada-bars-liquor-stores-shelves

"Liquor stores across the U.S. and Canada have started throwing out their stocks of Russian vodka in protest of President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, according to reports.

In Ontario, Canada, Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy directed the provincial Liquor Control Board to have stores remove Russian vodka and other alcoholic products, according to the Canadian Press.

"Ontario joins Canada's allies in condemning the Russian government's act of aggression against the Ukrainian people and we strongly support the federal government's efforts to sanction the Russian government,"

Bethlenfalvy said. "We will continue to be there for the Ukrainian people during this extremely difficult time."

In the U.S., the Jacob Liquor Exchange in Wichita, Kansas, decided to remove its more than 100 bottles of Russian vodka from the shelves and poured some of it on the ground.

"I think the whole world knows by now that Russia's at war with Ukraine for no apparent reason," Jamie Stratton, wine director and partner of the store, told KSNW-TV in Wichita. "I guess this is our sanction … and this may be small, but every small thing makes a difference."

In Oregon, the owner of a bar in Bend filmed himself pouring out all of his Russian vodka, according to FOX 12 of Portland.
BTHOtrolls
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Or send it to Ukraine to make Molotov cocktail
No Spin Ag
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BTHOtrolls said:

Or send it to Ukraine to make Molotov cocktail


Now that would be poetic.
There are in fact two things, science and opinion; the former begets knowledge, the later ignorance. Hippocrates
DrEvazanPhD
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While I appreciate the sentiment, it makes as much sense as people buying Beatles records then burning them. Congrats, your protest did nothing. Now stopping the import? That's another thing
Sully Dog
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You know what would have been great? If people had done this before the Putin crossed the borders.


You know what would be even better? If companies started doing that now to China.
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Houstonag
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Yes, pull all trade from Russia immediately. Stop all ships Russia and US. Shut it down. Do not buy a single item from Russia and do not allow any US company to trade with Russia. We can adapt.
justcallmeharry
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No Spin Ag said:

BTHOtrolls said:

Or send it to Ukraine to make Molotov cocktail


Now that would be poetic.
Can't send it with Nancy Pelosi on a private jet - it would be consumed well before landing.
rocky the dog
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Elections are when people find out what politicians stand for, and politicians find out what people will fall for.
Aggie95
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now if we would stop buying Russian oil and importing it....
Marcus Brutus
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This is stupid.
An L of an Ag
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Someone tell Comrade Brewing in Denver that now would be a great time to re-brand.

They do make some damn good beer, though.
Ernest Tucker
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Ban Tetris or GTFO!!
JW
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Drank all mine last night to rid of it in protest. We are in this together Ukraine.
Wearer of the Ring
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Please oh please, Scotland, don't start any stupid wars with anybody!
I feel so much better since about 11 a.m. CT on 20 Jan. 2025
policywonk98
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I switched to Polish vodka years ago.

Ahead of my time I guess.
JB99
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Should I invest in Titos?
MookieBlaylock
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Poor Nancy gonna have the DTs by. 3pm
aggiehawg
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Since The Hubs and I drink vodka martinis, I just went and checked our supply of vodka. Not a bottle of Russian vodka in sight. We have Tito's, Pinnacle, Grey Goose, Chopin, Liberty, Skye, Wheatley.
agsalaska
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Good thing my Vodka is from Dripping Springs!
The trouble with quotes on the internet is that you never know if they are genuine. -- Abraham Lincoln.



Captain Pablo
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BTHOtrolls said:

Or send it to Ukraine to make Molotov cocktail


Did you deliberately omit an "a" and an "s" to make your post sound Russian?
Captain Pablo
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aggiehawg said:

Since The Hubs and I drink vodka martinis, I just went and checked our supply of vodka. Not a bottle of Russian vodka in sight. We have Tito's, Pinnacle, Grey Goose, Chopin, Liberty, Skye, Wheatley.


Yeah, Tito's is sip owned

Switched to Aggie owned Enchanted Rock
cjg89
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Symbolic move but completely ridiculous unless you are going to sanction oil and also remove Russia from SWFT.

Stressboy
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Finlandia for the win!
aggiehawg
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Captain Pablo said:

aggiehawg said:

Since The Hubs and I drink vodka martinis, I just went and checked our supply of vodka. Not a bottle of Russian vodka in sight. We have Tito's, Pinnacle, Grey Goose, Chopin, Liberty, Skye, Wheatley.


Yeah, Tito's is sip owned

Switched to Aggie owned Enchanted Rock
When I make the liquor run, I buy Enchanted Rock. The Hubs prefers Tito's.
Build It
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If it's in this country and not paid for yet let's hope Sleepy Joe will make it illegal to pay the oligarch who own it.

So far he has been doing a great job of sending money back to mother Russia.
Captain Pablo
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aggiehawg said:

Captain Pablo said:

aggiehawg said:

Since The Hubs and I drink vodka martinis, I just went and checked our supply of vodka. Not a bottle of Russian vodka in sight. We have Tito's, Pinnacle, Grey Goose, Chopin, Liberty, Skye, Wheatley.


Yeah, Tito's is sip owned

Switched to Aggie owned Enchanted Rock
When I make the liquor run, I buy Enchanted Rock. The Hubs prefers Tito's.

















Stringfellow Hawke
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Now do oil.
Portugese_Breakfeast
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The hubs?
An L of an Ag
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Another vote for Enchanted Rock vodka.
St Hedwig Aggie
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I've been drinking Icelandic vodka for years…it's good!
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TRADUCTOR
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Ketel One
rocky the dog
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Quote:

The hubs?

Elections are when people find out what politicians stand for, and politicians find out what people will fall for.
IslanderAg04
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What about Stoli? It's out of latvia but originated in russia. Owner is antiestablishment to the point where Putin tried to take him out. Honestly, French vodka trumps Russian.
Bosco
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Reyka gents. Trust me
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DrEvazanPhD said:

While I appreciate the sentiment, it makes as much sense as people buying Beatles records then burning them. Congrats, your protest did nothing. Now stopping the import? That's another thing

I agree with you but it has to start somewhere and at sometime. You could almost always make the argument that it was purchased previously. At least now, its off the shelves, people won't be buying it, it won't be ordered from distributors and orders from the makers will dry up.

Whether it started late last year, 2 weeks ago or a month from now, the "embargo" (or whatever you want to call it) would probably last or have lasted about the same length of time anyway. So while I hate to quote Hillary, what difference would it make.
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