2006-10-07 12:16:49 · 4 answers · asked by Alex G 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Smirnoff ain't Norwegian! I am! lol! Smirnoff is originally from Russia! But is produced in many countries!
2006-10-07 12:28:18 · answer #1 · answered by Angelina 4 · 5⤊ 2⤋
I found this article in a copy of the Norwegian Post dated November 2005.
The 10-year-old EEA-agreement states that only vodka produced in Norway may be named Norsk Vodka.
The British producer [Smirnoff] has not been willing to accept a request by Arcus [Norweigian State distillers] that the name be changed, and the Norwegian producer now hopes for a helping hand by the British government.
- We have now engaged a lawyer, and hopes the British authorities will order the British producer to change the name or withdraw the procuct from the market, says Arcus export manager Fridtjof Nicolaysen.
I hope this answers your question although to be honest, knowing the size of Diageo the owners of Smirnoff, so long as the sales of Norsk remain high, I can't see withdrawal very likely
2006-10-08 18:05:19 · answer #2 · answered by ed.knight 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sinkserly 'op not (burp! hic)
2006-10-08 09:30:34 · answer #3 · answered by landgirl60 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, but that would be terrible
2006-10-07 19:25:23 · answer #4 · answered by Dita 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋