Chopin Vodka, a family-owned brand crafted at a Polish distillery dating to 1896, expanded its strategy of focusing on “single-ingredient” vodka with the introduction of Chopin Rye Vodka to the U.S. market this month. In a spirits industry dominated by corporate-owned vodkas, which buy distilled vodka in bulk, Chopin has built a small but loyal following by distilling its own vodka in small batches with no additives. Chopin introduced the luxury vodka category to the U.S. market in 1997 with Chopin Potato Vodka in its distinctive black labeled bottle. Now, red labeled Chopin Rye Vodka has been turning heads and winning over new fans across the country, as it rolls out in initial markets including: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, and Texas.
The introduction of Chopin Rye Vodka is part of an aggressive strategy by the family-owned brand to build on the popularity of its “single ingredient” vodkas, as it takes on larger corporate players. Plans for a third variety of Chopin Vodka are already in the works for a U.S. debut in late 2011.
Tadeusz “Tad” J. Dorda, owner of Chopin Vodka, commented, “We’re asking vodka drinkers to take a hard look at what’s in their vodka. Are there additives? Does their brand of choice distill its own vodka? Our approach has always been to base the flavor of Chopin on a single ingredient, whether the best potatoes or the finest rye, and to refuse the use of additives or flavorings. It’s a simple approach that creates the very best vodka, and I’m confident that with the introduction of Chopin Rye to the U.S., we’ll earn a new legion of fans who appreciate its great taste and its purity.”
Even as leading brands discounted heavily during the recent economic downturn, Chopin held firm with an average U.S. retail price point of $34.99 for the 750ML bottle and $39.99 for the one-liter bottle, while holding its sales steady. That strategy reinforced Chopin’s reputation at the top of the market and has the company well positioned for growth with its expanded U.S. product line.
Chopin Rye Vodka is produced from golden rye naturally grown in the fertile Podlasie countryside in eastern Poland. Chopin relies on a traditional copper still and a simple, centuries-old process, distilling its vodka four times to produce an authentic spirit of superior quality and taste. The result is a rye vodka that is extraordinarily silky, with a rich, balanced finish and a lively hint of spice.
About Chopin Vodka
Chopin Vodka has mastered the art of vodka. Just as its namesake captured the soul of Poland in music that resonates across oceans and generations, Chopin Vodka has composed a singular Polish spirit that has changed the way the world thinks about, and drinks, vodka.
Family-owned in the Podlasie region of Poland, Chopin is one of the few vodka producers to distill its own spirits. A small team shepherds its product from farm to bottle under the watchful eye of Chopin’s inventor and master distiller, whose signature is on every bottle. From the integrity of its naturally grown ingredients to its pride of process, Chopin Vodka stands alone among premium brands.
Chopin Potato Vodka and Chopin Rye Vodka are imported in the U.S. by Chopin Imports in Manhasset, NY. For more information, visit www.chopinvodka.com.