Welcome back: Russia reclaims rights to Stolichnaya vodka brand after bitter legal fight

Welcome back: Russia reclaims rights to Stolichnaya vodka brand after bitter legal fight

An Austrian court has sided with Russia’s state-backed vodka maker in the battle over the Stolichnaya and Moskovskaya brands, ordering the Dutch-based Spirits International B.V to pay compensation for using them illegally. Stolichnaya vodka has long been one of the world’s most recognizable brands associated with Russia.