Pennsylvania liquor panel ends sale of Russian-made products

A shelf tag at the Windsor Heights Hy-Vee, where Russian vodka had been removed from the liquor department.
A shelf tag at the Windsor Heights Hy-Vee, where Russian vodka had been removed from the liquor department. Photo credit © Bill Steiden/staff / USA TODAY NETWORK

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The panel that regulates the sale of alcohol in Pennsylvania has ordered the removal of Russian-made products to show solidarity and support for the people of Ukraine. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board took the action Sunday in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The board instructed all Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores and licensee service centers to remove Russian-made products. In addition, Russian-made special order products will no longer be available. The order has limited impact. The panel says only two affected products — Russian Standard and Ustianochka 80-proof vodkas — are stocked in Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores. It also says about a half-dozen special order brands come from Russia.

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