Re Directorate

Blavod Black Vodka PLC 30 October 2001 BLAVOD BLACK VODKA PLC Directorship Blavod Black Vodka plc ('the Company'), announces that Mark Dorman, has resigned as an executive director of the Board but will continue with the Company in a non-executive capacity, with effect from 1 November 2001. Richard Ambler, Chief Executive, commented: 'The Board are grateful for Mark Dorman's invaluable contribution to Blavod, which he founded in 1997 and look forward to his continued support as a non-executive Director 30 October 2001 ENQUIRIES: Blavod Black Vodka plc Tel: 020 7352 2096 Richard Ambler, Chief Executive College Hill Associates Tel: 020 7457 2020 Michael Padley Clare Warren