Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits said its Travel Sales and Export Division will now represent Chopin Imports Ltd. (CIL), the exclusive marketing company for the Chopin Vodka brand and other best-in-class spirits, in the Caribbean and Latin American regions, the cruise line industry, and with duty-free operators in the Americas.
As a broker, Southern Glazer’s Travel Sales and Export Division will act as an agent of record representing CIL’s full portfolio including Chopin Vodka, Dorda Liqueurs, and several recent brand partnerships: Gordon & MacPhail Scotch Whiskies line, Benromach line, Red Door Gin, Koch El Mezcal and Terralta Tequila.
“We are thrilled that Chopin Imports Ltd. is joining our growing portfolio,” said Sal Gentile, VP-General Manager, Travel Sales & Export for Southern Glazer’s. “We look forward to bringing our unique one-stop solution and leveraging our infrastructure, expertise and trading partner relationships to more effectively introduce Chopin Imports Ltd.’s super premium products to these strategic export markets.”
“Southern Glazer’s one-stop-shop model provides us with various supply chain services while eliminating the headaches commonly associated with export challenges,” said Chuck Kane, COO of Chopin Imports. “Combining our best-in-class spirits portfolio with Southern Glazer’s extensive network makes us uniquely positioned for new growth in these untapped markets.”