SPYRT Worldwide Announces Strategic Expansion Across the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area with New Distribution Partnerships for SHABO Winery and Hetman and Ukrainian Spirit Vodkas

Visionary importer is expanding its reach on the East Coast with award-winning Ukrainian wines and vodkas through key distribution deals

NEW YORK, April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SPYRT Worldwide, visionary leader in importing top wines and vodkas from the Ukraine into the United States, is excited to announce an expansion into new markets through distribution partnerships on the East Coast, Well Crafted Wine & Beverage Co. will now distribute SHABO wines in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC, and Stefano Selections will now distribute Hetman and Ukrainian Spirit Vodkas in Maryland and Washington, DC. SPYRT Worldwide is veteran founded and owned, dedicated to promoting Ukraine's rich cultural heritage through the country's top wines and spirits, founded in 2022. The company's vision of forging these connections between the two countries, also focuses on empowering the people of Ukraine,

Sam Lerman, Founder and CEO of SPYRT Worldwide, says: "I'm very proud to see our vision of bringing the incredible quality of these Ukrainian wine and vodka brands to the USA. The reception for the brands and our mission to help demining in Ukraine has been overwhelming."

"We have found two great local partners in Well Crafted Beverages for SHABO wines and Stefano Selections for our Hetman and Ukrainian Spirits vodkas. We chose the DMV area as the first location to launch the brands in a strategic partnership with these two distributors. They are experts in their fields, and the passion they bring to the brands is exciting to see," adds Joe Belli, National Sales Manager SPYRT Worldwide.

SHABO Winery, located in the southern Ukrainian village of Shabo, near the western edge of the Black Sea, was established in in 1882 by Swiss winemaking settlers and purchased 2003 by Vaja Iukuridze, in an area where the tradition of winemaking dates back over 2,000 years, with the dream of creating high-quality wines with a sense of place and purpose. Over the past twenty years, SHABO has won more than six hundred prestigious international awards and is now run by Vaja's son Giorgi.

Travis Vernon, Owner of Well Crafted Wine & Beverage Co., says: "We are very proud to be representing SHABO Winery. We have a passion for estate producers as we feel they're the most adept at prioritizing quality and crafting wines that tell the unique story of their place. We're especially enthusiastic about wines from emerging or lesser-known regions. SHABO checks all the right boxes for consumers who care about quality, intrigue, and value, not to mention a dedication to responsible farming. Finding partners for SHABO in the DMV hasn't been difficult. There's a natural curiosity about the wines given the uniqueness of being from Ukraine, but that's not why our customers are buying them. Once the bottles are open and the wine is in the glass, it's the quality that blows you away. The wines have quickly found homes in many fine wine shops as well as on the menu at local restaurants, including one with a Michelin star to its name."

Hetman Vodka, nestled in the historic vodka-producing area of Lviv, where the art of distilling has thrived since 1782, embodies tradition, craftsmanship, and the spirit of Ukraine. Awarded the "First Elite Vodka of Ukraine," Hetman carries a prestigious status that demonstrates an unwavering commitment to quality and excellence.

Ukrainian Spirit Vodka originates from the ancient town of Lutsk. The distillery was founded in 1838 by decree of the Volyn Region Governor-General. After it was nationalized in 1939, Ukrainian Spirit became independent once again in 1992 and is now introducing its vodka to the world. All its vodkas are made with the finest grains grown in Ukraine's fertile soil combined with mineral water from the Volyn forest.

Steve Feldman, Owner of Stefano Selections and affiliated with Potomac Wines & Spirits, notes: "We have had great reception and interest in the vodkas from Ukraine. Our selection of Hetman and Ukrainian Spirit products are some of the best in the world. I'm also proud to sell these because it is part of my heritage, and the cause of demining Ukraine is a great thing to support."

For more information on SPYRT Worldwide, please visit www.SpyrtWorldwide.com and follow on Facebook at @spyrtofukraine, on Instagram at @SpyrtWorldwide, on X at @spyrtworldwide and on LinkedIn at spyrtworldwide.

SHABO wines can be purchased online at Yiannis Wine Shop, and Hetman Vodka and Ukrainian Spirit Vodka can be purchased at Potomac Wines & Spirits as well as many fine retailers.

About SPYRT Worldwide
SPYRT Worldwide is committed to dedicating a significant portion of its profits to humanitarian and military causes, actively supporting the liberation and safety of the Ukrainian people, reinforcing SPYRT Worldwide's unwavering commitment to the enduring strength and revitalization of the Ukrainian nation. SPYRT Worldwide was founded as fate brought two veterans together in a Ukrainian safehouse: Sam, a US combat veteran serving in Ukraine as a volunteer advisor and Maksym, a Ukrainian entrepreneur and former military officer. The third founder, David is a retired Marine Corps Officer and serial entrepreneur.

About Well Crafted Wine & Beverage Co.
Well Crafted Wine & Beverage Co. works as an importer and distributor of fine wines and craft beverages, bringing brands from all over the world to consumers in Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland. They focus on estate-produced wines and have a penchant for discovering family-owned wineries who produce authentic representations of their winegrowing region. Well Crafted has established itself as one of the fastest growing wholesalers in the region through a focus on an ever-expanding portfolio of intriguing products and attention to customer service through its team of wine professionals.

About Stefano Selections
Stefano Selections is a wine and spirits importer/wholesaler/distributor serving Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia. The company is dynamic and growing, with an expanding portfolio of fine beverages. Stefano Selections family involvement with the spirits business dates to the repeal of prohibition.

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