News & press
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Kaspars Reitups from Latvia named Best Sommelier in the Baltics
The 14th “Vana Tallinn Grand Prix 2019” competition for sommeliers in the Baltic States was held this weekend in Riga. Grand Prix went to the Latvian representative Kaspars Reitups and Ketri Leis from Estonia was the runner-up. Title of the…
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Liviko to launch alcohol-free Re-crafted Crafter’s drinks
AS Liviko is set to launch a pair of fizzy new craft drinks: the alcohol-free Re-crafted Crafter’s Junibeer and Gingeroot, which reuse juniper berries and ginger root processed in distillation. “Here in the company we set ourselves very high standards…
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Urvo Ugandi becomes Estonia’s first international gold-level sommelier
AS Liviko’s Quality Wine Product Manager and sommelier Urvo Ugandi has become the first person in Estonia to be awarded a gold-level diploma of the Association de la Sommellerie Internationale (Association de la Sommellerie Internationale, ASI) in recognition of his…
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Liviko launches a vodka dedicated to Admiral Bellingshausen
In celebration of the 200th anniversary of the discovery of Antarctica, AS Liviko launches Admiral von Bellingshausen Vodka, dedicated to the people who first discovered the ice continent. “Admiral von Bellingshausen and his extraordinary story of discovering the Antarctica inspire…
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Stefan Haneder from Austria is the fastest barman
Stefan Haneder from Austria won the first Vana Tallinn Speed Round Bartender Challenge held in Estonia The second place went to Kris-Marii Kaska Estonia and Martin Vogeltanz from the Czech Republic finished third. “Speed, technique and the ability to follow…
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Vana Tallinn Wild Spices named Estonia’s best alcoholic drink
AS Liviko’s legendary liqueur Vana Tallinn has been voted the best alcoholic drink in the Estonian Food Awards 2019 for its fiery new incarnation Vana Tallinn Wild Spices. “Our master craftsmen have won us 18 awards in the Best Alcoholic…
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Liviko launches export to India
Liviko has entered into an export agreement with Indian importer and distributor Dhall Group. This week, Liviko will dispatch the first consignment of Vana Tallinn liqueur, Viru Valge vodka, Crafters’ London Dry gin and Crafter’s Aromatic Flower gin from Tallinn…
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Liviko wins the title of Friend of Culture for Vana Tallinn Gala
On 15 January, Minister of Culture Indrek Saar gave AS Liviko the title of Friend of Culture for the company’s support to the Estonian National Opera and separately for the Vana Tallinn Gala, which will feature reputable guest performers thanks…
