date:Nov 08, 2012
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We're seeing some exciting growth of Western spirits, Shattock said. As Russian incomes grow, there is an opportunity to switch from local to imported brands.
Still, vodka is king, making up almost four-fifths of spirits consumption in the country. Whiskey didn't even register one percent, making it less of a threat to regulators fighting overconsumption.
Russia cut alcohol consumption to 15 liters (4 gallons) from 18 liters per capita in the past two years, Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Zu