Dive Summary:
- Gay bars in the Canadian province of Calgary and Edmonton have joined a continent wide boycott of Russian vodka. The protest is aimed at Russia’s recent anti-gay laws.
- Latvijas Balzams distillers, the manufacturer behind Stolichnaya vodka, have responded to the protests, saying that the company opposes Russia’s decisions and that most of the product is made in Latvia, despite heavy Russian branding.
- The boycott is also targeting Smirnoff.
From the article:
...Latvijas Balzams distillers, who manufacture Stolichnaya vodka – a brand many bars have poured down the drain – took action last week in an attempt to distance themselves from the Russian government...
