Smirnoff is a vodka distillery founded in Moscow, by Piotr Arsenieyevich Smirnov. The Smirnoff brand is now distributed in 130 countries and includes flavored vodka and malt beverages. It is now owned by British drinks giant Diageo. Smirnoff vodka is both the best selling vodka and the best selling premium distilled spirit in the world as of March 2006.