The Finnish Long Drink Makes Its Pennsylvania Debut, Now Available in the Home State of Long Drink Co-Owner Miles Teller

Award-Winning and Category Defining Brand Further Expands USA Footprint with Anticipated Pennsylvania Launch

Pennsylvania, USA (November 19, 2024) – The Finnish Long Drink, a Finnish-inspired canned spirit, based on the massive, yet secret category in Finland, is pleased to announce its launch in Pennsylvania this month. Since its debut in 2018, The Finnish Long Drink has quickly become one of the fastest-growing spirit-based brands worldwide, and this most recent expansion brings the legendary taste of Finland to enthusiasts in the Keystone State, where co-owner Miles Teller was born.

Now available, ahead of the holiday season, The Finnish Long Drink will be sold at select retailers, bars, and restaurants throughout the state, allowing Pennsylvanians to experience the authentic taste of Finland’s national drink.

Co-founded by Finns Sakari Manninen, Mikael Taipale and Ere Manner, alongside American entrepreneur, Evan Burns, The Finnish Long Drink was created with a mission to introduce the world to the unique and refreshing spirit-based beverage that is integral to Finland’s rich cultural heritage. The brand has doubled its sales year-over-year since its U.S. launch, surpassing 2 million cases in 2023, and was named “the fastest-growing spirit brand in the world” by The Spirits Business even while only being sold in the US.

“I’m very excited to finally have Long Drink made and sold in my home state of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvanians deserve the best and that’s what we’re bringing em,” says Miles Teller.

“The Finnish Long Drink has become a sensation in the U.S., and we’re thrilled to finally bring it to Pennsylvania,” said Sakari Manninen, Co-Founder of The Finnish Long Drink. “From our first sip in America, we knew we were onto something special, and the response has been incredible. With over 100 million cans expected to sell in the U.S. this year, it’s clear that Americans have fallen in love with this drink’s bold, crisp taste and rich Finnish heritage. Expanding to Pennsylvania marks a huge step in our journey to share this authentic story and flavor with even more people.”

Pennsylvania joins a growing list of U.S. markets to embrace The Finnish Long Drink, with the spirits-based brand now available in 45 states, along with its first international expansion to Canada earlier in 2024. As the brand continues to expand, alongside Teller, notable investors include Marcy Venture Partners, Professional Golfers, Rickie Fowler and Justin Thomas, as well as global DJ Kygo, and Finnish Hockey Player Tuukka Rask.

About The Finnish Long Drink The long drink is a top selling category of alcohol in Finland – a legend that is available in America, and now Canada. The roots of long drinks go back to the 1952 Summer Games in Helsinki, when the country of only 4 million people was still recovering from World War II. Concerned about how to serve drinks quickly enough to all the visitors, the government commissioned the creation of a revolutionary new liquor drink that was both delicious and fast to serve – and so the first long drinks were born. Now this legend has finally been brought to America by the next generation of Finns who want the world to experience the refreshing and unique Finnish Long Drink.