Chopin Imports Appoints M.S. Walker as Exclusive Distributor in New York

New York, NY – Chopin Imports Ltd. (CIL), the marketing company for the Chopin Vodka brand and other best-in-class spirits, has appointed M.S. Walker as its exclusive distributor in New York State. Effective August 1, M.S. Walker will lead sales, distribution and brand-building efforts for the Chopin Imports portfolio throughout the state.

Established to introduce Chopin Vodka to the U.S. market, Chopin Imports has grown into a respected importer of premium, independently produced spirits from around the world. Their portfolio includes its namesake Chopin Vodka, Botanika Angelica Liqueurs, Dorda Liqueurs, Kasama Rum, Ron Carupano Rum, Koch El Mezcal, and Terralta Tequila.

At the heart of the portfolio is Chopin Vodka, the pioneering luxury vodka introduced in 1993 by the Dorda family. Produced in small batches at the family's distillery in the Polish countryside, Chopin challenges the notion that vodka should be odorless and tasteless. Its collection of single-ingredient potato, rye and wheat vodkas reflects the distinctive character of each raw material and the family's longstanding commitment to craftsmanship, authenticity and flavor.

“As an independent, family-owned business, we place immense value on distributor partners who truly understand our family’s ethos and share our passion for authentic, artisanal spirits,” said Tad Dorda, CEO and Founder of Chopin Imports. “M.S. Walker has been an outstanding partner for us in New England for many years. We look forward to working closely with their team to ensure our entire brand roster—from our single-ingredient vodkas to our craft tequila and rum partners—is positioned for long-term growth throughout New York State.”

“We’re proud of the decades-long partnership our two families have built with Chopin Imports in New England, and we’re thrilled to grow our historic partnership into the critical New York market,” said Jeffrey Allen, Chief Operating Officer, New York & New Jersey, M.S. Walker. “We share the same core values and are committed to long-term growth and collaborative brand building. Chopin’s portfolio includes some of the most authentic and sought-after distillates in the world, and our team is wildly excited to elevate the portfolio to its rightful place in the market.”

Customers in New York interested in learning more about the Chopin Imports portfolio can email concierge@mswalker.com.

About M.S. Walker

Founded in 1933, M.S. Walker is a fifth-generation, family-owned wine and spirits importer and distributor, spirits bottler and national supplier. The company serves establishments throughout the Northeast, with direct distribution operations in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey and Rhode Island, as well as brokerage operations in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. M.S. Walker represents a growing portfolio of wines and spirits nationwide, including its own brands, and strives to offer one of the industry’s most prestigious and diverse portfolios. For more information, please visit mswalker.com.

About Chopin Imports Ltd.

Chopin Imports Limited (CIL) was established to market one of the world’s top vodkas, Chopin Vodka, and other expressions created by the Dorda family. Chopin Vodka products are distilled from local ingredients grown in the Podlasie region, Poland (100km east of Warsaw), and the entire distillation process – from growing, cooking, fermenting, and distilling raw ingredients, to bottling – is carefully tended on the family estate. Introduced in 1993, Chopin Vodka pioneered the entire luxury vodka category, defining the super-premium sector with its iconic frosted bottle design. CIL offers its renowned single-ingredient vodkas – potato, rye and wheat; and a trio of Dorda Liqueurs (Dorda Double Chocolate, Dorda Sea Salt Caramel and Dorda Coffee). Naturally gluten-free, Chopin Potato Vodka was named Vodka of the Year 2024 by Forbes magazine and consistently recognized as one of the best vodkas globally, making Chopin Potato the most awarded potato vodka in the world. CIL has since used its successful sales and marketing insights to expand its super-premium agency brand portfolio. Chopin Imports portfolio includes its namesake Chopin Vodka, Botanika Angelica Liqueurs, Dorda Liqueurs, Santaleza Tequila, Kasama Rum, Ron Carupano Rum, Koch El Mezcal, and Terralta Tequila.