“Dave Katz: From Russia, Through War, to the American Vodka Dream”
Send us a text In this powerful episode of Kali Kat Tap Talks, we sit down with Dave Katz, the visionary founder of Zyr Vodka, to uncover a story of resilience, reinvention, and rising through adversity. What began in Russia as a premium vodka brand was suddenly upended by the outbreak of war. Faced with disruption and uncertainty, Dave made the bold decision to rebuild and rebrand Zyr in America, carrying the legacy of quality, culture, and craft into an entirely new chapter. 🎙️ Inside this ...
In this powerful episode of Kali Kat Tap Talks, we sit down with Dave Katz, the visionary founder of Zyr Vodka, to uncover a story of resilience, reinvention, and rising through adversity.
What began in Russia as a premium vodka brand was suddenly upended by the outbreak of war. Faced with disruption and uncertainty, Dave made the bold decision to rebuild and rebrand Zyr in America, carrying the legacy of quality, culture, and craft into an entirely new chapter.
🎙️ Inside this episode:
- The origin story of Zyr Vodka in Russia and its unique 9x distillation
- How geopolitical turmoil forced Dave to start over
- The emotional and strategic challenges of rebranding in the U.S.
- What it means to grow a luxury brand the American way, from the ground up
- And why true entrepreneurs know how to pivot without losing their purpose
This is more than a vodka story — it’s a lesson in branding, business survival, and personal grit.
Pour up and tap in — because this episode is smooth, bold, and unforgettable.
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