Listing Agmt with Costco-Repl

Blavod Extreme Spirits PLC 26 July 2004 This announcement replaces RNS 1985B released at 10:00 today Contact details have been amended. All other details are unchanged. BLAVOD DRINKS LIMITED a subsidiary of BLAVOD EXTREME SPIRITS plc EMBARGOED UNTIL 26 July 2004 Blavod Extreme Spirits PLC receives listing agreement with Costco Blavod Extreme Spirits (BES), the London-listed drinks group, today announces it has received a listing agreement with Costco Wholesale Club, the largest retailer of wine and spirits in the US. Costco will stock Blavod Black Vodka, BES's unique black spirit, in its stores in Northern California, one of the retailer's largest and most important markets. Initial distribution is expected to be in place by October 1, 2004 and to expand throughout Costco's distribution network in due course. The two companies have worked together to develop a new 1.75L package to be stocked by Costco. Distribution will coincide with the start of the important holiday season and expand as consumers respond to the product. Jeff Hopmayer, BES CEO, said: 'This is an exciting development for Blavod's US business. Costco is a major force behind consumer purchasing decisions in the US and this listing confirms our belief in the strong appeal of Blavod Black Vodka. Credit is also due to our sales team and distribution partners who have worked tirelessly to cultivate relationships with key retailers.' Further details: Blavod Extreme Spirits Steve Schacter + 001 615.771.9111 Brunswick Laura Cummings +44 (0) 207 404 5959 Notes to editors: Blavod Extreme Spirits (www.blavodextreme.com) launched its eponymous black vodka in 1998 and has an established UK sales network with distribution in several major retail outlets, including Asda, Sainsbury's and Tesco. Blavod also owns Players Extreme Flavor Infused Vodkas and Rums, a fast growing range of spirits recognized for their clean, balanced flavours and more intense finish. Costco (www.costco.com) is the largest retailer of wine and spirits in the US, which generates substantial sales by selling high volumes of limited products. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange