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New UK Distribution Agreement
New UK Distribution Agreement.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n Blavod Extreme Spirits PLC\n14 March 2006\n\n\n Blavod Extreme Spirits plc\n\n\n Cockspur Rum Exclusive Distribution Added in the United Kingdom\n\n\nFRANKLIN, Tenn. - March 14, 2006 - Blavod Extreme Spirits (LSE:BES) announces\ntoday that it added Cockspur Rum to its UK distribution portfolio, effective\nJuly 1, 2006.\n\n\nFounded by Valdemar Hanschell in 1884, Cockspur Rum has been distributed in the\nUK for over 100 years. Blavod has been appointed to extend distribution of this\nalready well-established brand throughout the UK. Currently Cockspur is\nbenefiting from a strong promotional relationship with Lancashire and England\nCricketer Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff.\n\n\nBlavod estimates that the addition of Cockspur Rum could add over 20% volume to\nits UK operation in the next fiscal year. Blavod's portfolio in the UK is led by\nBlavod Black Vodka and supported by a portfolio of premium brands such as\nMolinari Sambuca, Marie Brizard liqueurs, Fernet Branca bitters and Mickey Finns\nIrish schnapps. The Company also distributes the wines of Domaines Barons\nRothschild (Lafite) in the UK.\n\n\nJeff Hopmayer, CEO of Blavod Extreme Spirits, said, 'Cockspur is a highly\nregarded brand amongst the drinks industry and we are delighted to have been\nselected to represent this brand. We're confident that we can create new\nopportunities for Cockspur in the UK.'\n\n\nAbout Blavod Extreme Spirits:\n\nBlavod Extreme Spirits, plc (LSE:BES), is an international spirits company based\nin London with U.S. offices in Franklin, Tennessee. Formed by the 2003 merger\nof Blavod Black Vodka plc and Extreme Beverage Company, Blavod Extreme Spirits\nproduces and sells its black-colored vodka, aptly called Blavod Black Vodka,\nthroughout the world. In the United States, BES produces and sells the\naward-winning, intensely flavored line of Players Extreme vodkas and rums, as\nwell as being the exclusive importer of an elite wine portfolio of fine Italian\nwines. BES recently launched El Diamante del Cielo tequila in the United\nStates; a 50:50 joint venture with Suntory International. For more information\non the company, please visit www.blavodextreme.com.\n\n\nEnquiries:\n\n\nBlavod Jeff Hopmayer 001 615 771 9111\n\nBrewin Dolphin Mark Brady 011 3241 0129\n Keith Williams 011 3241 0186\n\nCardew Group Tim Robertson 020 7930 0777\n Catherine Mait...