The USA beverage market is overflowing with choices and adding a new spirit to an importer’s portfolio is never a simple decision. Every bottle must prove its worth and brands must perform at retail. This is where Kontapel stands apart. In this episode of the People Behind The Brand, Roman and Maryna Pelekh take the time to share their passion and vision for Kontapel and what it is about the brand that makes it truly unique.

Founded in 2018 by the Pelekh brothers—Roman and Andrii Pelekh—Kontapel is the only brand in the world producing Kontabas, a once-forgotten Ukrainian spirit with noble roots. With nothing but a notebook filled with fragmented knowledge of this lost tradition, the Pelekh brothers set out to bring back a piece of Ukrainian heritage that vanished nearly a century ago.

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About BTN People Behind The Brand

People Behind The Brand is an initiative by Beverage Trade Network that highlights the vision, dedication, and craftsmanship behind the world’s leading wine, spirits, and beer brands. Through in-depth interviews, the series offers an inside look at the effort and expertise that go into producing high-quality beverages for the global market.