SZCZECIN, POLAND – One of the spirits industry’s most enigmatic and historically significant assets is preparing for a change in stewardship. The historic home of Starka, the legendary aged rye vodka often referred to as the "Cognac of Eastern Europe," is officially on the auction block. The sale, which encompasses the brand’s global intellectual property, […]

In a global premium spirits market increasingly saturated with manufactured heritage and marketing-led narratives, the most significant opportunities are no longer found in the launch of new labels, but in the restoration of forgotten legends. Today’s connoisseurs and investors are looking beyond the established borders of Scotch whisky, French Cognac, and Mexican Tequila, seeking liquids […]

The global spirits market is no stranger to high-stakes acquisitions, yet rarely does an opportunity emerge that combines nearly two centuries of heritage with a "liquid library" of aged stock that is, quite literally, irreplaceable. In the port city of Szczecin, located in northwestern Poland, a court-approved tender process has been initiated for the sale […]