Stoli Group Returns to US Market Through MHW
After settling with creditors, Stoli Group is resuming product supply to the United States with Massachusetts-based MHW as importer.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Cocktails
Stoli Group has resumed supplying its products to the US market after reaching a comprehensive settlement with creditors that resolved outstanding financial obligations and prior distribution agreements. Massachusetts-based MHW will serve as importer for an expanded portfolio of spirits.
Why it matters
The return follows Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings by Stoli Group USA and Kentucky Owl in November 2024, which left the brands without a stable US distribution path. The settlement and new importer arrangement signal an effort to restore a consistent presence for cocktail-focused spirits like Writers' Tears Irish whiskey and Kah Tequila.
The announcement is a corporate statement rather than a measured data release, so no sales, price, or volume metrics were provided. The status of US distributor discussions and the portfolio scope beyond the named brands remain unconfirmed.
The players
Stoli Group
Stoli Group is a Luxembourg-headquartered spirits company that produces Stoli vodka and owns brands including Writers' Tears Irish whiskey and Kah Tequila.
MHW
MHW is a Massachusetts-based importer that will bring Stoli Group's expanded spirits portfolio into the United States.
Yuri Shefler
Yuri Shefler is the owner of both Stoli Group and Amber Beverage Group, the parent company that entered judicial reorganisation in Luxembourg in 2026.
The details
Stoli Group is in discussions with US distributors and is exploring US production of Stoli flavoured vodkas, Stoli Ginger Beer and a new non-alcoholic mixer. The company plans new campaigns across key brands and aims for a consistent, long-term presence across the country.
Timeline
November 2024: Stoli Group USA and Kentucky Owl filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
April 2026: Amber Beverage Group entered judicial reorganisation proceedings under Luxembourg law.
October 2026: Amber Beverage's UK arm entered administration.
November 9, 2026: Stoli Group announced its US return to market.
Culture Shift
The return of Stoli Group through a new importer follows the November 2024 Chapter 11 filings by Stoli Group USA and Kentucky Owl, which halted its US supply. Its plans for flavored vodkas, a ginger beer and a non-alcoholic mixer point to brands rebuilding their footing in a US market where cocktail mixers and no-alcohol options are growing.
For home bartenders, the return of Writers' Tears and Kah Tequila means these brands may become easier to find on US shelves again once distribution is set. The planned Stoli Ginger Beer and non-alcoholic mixer could add new options for building drinks at home.
The takeaway
Watch for distributor announcements to confirm which Stoli Group products will be widely available in your area. Check labels and importer details when shopping for Writers' Tears or Kah Tequila to know which supply chain you are buying from.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Spirits Business.
