SAN FRANCISCO, CA (November 15, 2007) -Skyy Spirits, a Gruppo Campari company and the definitive marketer and distributor of super-premium and luxury spirits brands in North America, today announced it will be expanding its portfolio with the addition of award-winning brands from Morrison Bowmore Distillers Ltd and Compañía Licorera de Nicaragua. Beginning January 1, 2008, Skyy Spirits will serve as the sole US importer, distributor and marketer for Bowmore Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Auchentoshan Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Glen Garioch Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky and all Flor de Caña Rum products.

“Both Morrison Bowmore Distillers and Compañía Licorera de Nicaragua are known worldwide for producing the finest quality products, rich in heritage and exceptional craftsmanship,” said Gerry Ruvo, president and CEO of Skyy Spirits. “Their products fit perfectly into our portfolio of super-premium and luxury brands. These partnerships clearly demonstrate our strategic growth strategy, building our business through four key pillars: smart acquisitions, innovation, brand extension and mutually-beneficial partnerships.”

Morrison Bowmore Distillers Portfolio
With a Scotch whisky heritage dating back to 1779, Morrison Bowmore Distillers is the owner of three of the most honored distilleries in all of Scotland. The company’s portfolio consists of three marquee brands: Bowmore Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is crafted in the country’s first Islay distillery and the second oldest in all of Scotland. With expressions ranging from Bowmore 12 Year Old to the pinnacle of Scotch whisky distinction, Bowmore 25 Year Old, the Bowmore brand is the world’s most highly awarded Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The smooth, accessible Auchentoshan is one of the few remaining Single Lowland Malts and is the only fully triple distilled malt in all of Scotland. And finally, from the most Easterly distillery in all of Scotland comes Glen Garioch Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, a traditional small batch single malt dating back over 200 years to 1797.

“We are very pleased to add our award-winning portfolio of Islay, Highland and Lowland single malts to Skyy Spirits’ impressive whisky line up,” said Mike Keiller, CEO of Morrison Bowmore Distillers Ltd. “The team at Skyy Spirits has demonstrated their dedication to nurturing, hands-on brand stewardship in the super-premium categories and we feel there couldn’t be a better match to build on our existing success in the US market.”

Compañía Licorera de Nicaragua Portfolio
The Flor de Caña Rums of Compañía Licorera de Nicaragua are often referred to as the single malts of the rum category and add even more depth to Skyy Spirits’ rapidly expanding portfolio. The fastest growing brand in the rum category and the most awarded, Flor de Caña Rums are handcrafted using only the finest ingredients and a proprietary, natural Slow Aged® method. They are divided into two distinct brand groups: Flor de Caña Rums of 4, 5, and 7 Years make up the Slow-Aged Collection. The aging process makes each of them incredibly rich in flavor and smooth tasting. The Flor de Caña Rums of 12, 15 and 18 Years make up The Centenario Collection. These are the finest rums in the world and best savored neat or on the rocks.

Carlos Pellas, president and CEO of Compañía Licorera de Nicaragua, stated, “We look forward to our partnership with Skyy Spirits. We are confident our collective marketing efforts will enhance the presence of Flor de Caña Rums in the US, introducing even more consumers to the world’s best aged rums.”

Skyy Spirits’ appointment by Compañía Licorera de Nicaragua and Morrison Bowmore Distillers Ltd, a subsidiary of the Suntory Group, is part of its strategic expansion strategy to broaden its offering of super-premium and luxury brands in the highest-growth spirits categories. The company’s goal is to not only provide consumers with the widest selection of quality products available, but to also create long-term value and profitability for all of our distributors, retailers and distribution partners.

Skyy Spirits currently holds distribution agreements with Suntory International (Midori Melon Liqueur, ZEN Green Tea Liqueur, The Yamazaki Single Malt Whisky), Berry Brothers & Rudd (Cutty Sark & The Glenrothes), Jose Cuervo International (1800 & Gran Centenario Tequilas), Ron Matusalem & Company (Matusalem Rums), Reformed Spirits (Martin Miller’s Gin) and C&C International (Carolans Irish Cream, Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey, Irish Mist).
About Skyy Spirits, LLC
Skyy Spirits, LLC is the US-based wholly owned subsidiary of Gruppo Campari and the definitive marketer and distributor of super-premium and luxury spirits brands in North America. Launched in 1992 with the introduction of its flagship brand, SKYY Vodka, Skyy Spirits has grown exponentially, building a portfolio unrivaled in its quality, innovation and style, making it a top choice among distributors, retailers and consumers. Skyy Spirits manages Gruppo Campari’s portfolio in the US of such leading brands as SKYY90, SKYY Vodka, SKYY Flavors, Campari, Cinzano Vermouths, Ouzo 12, Aperol, Old Smuggler Scotch Whisky, X-Rated Fusion Liqueur and Jean-Marc XO Vodka. Skyy Spirits is also the exclusive US distributor of Cutty Sark Scotch Whisky, 1800 and Gran Centenario tequilas, The Glenrothes Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Matusalem Rums, Martin Miller’s Gins, Carolans Irish Cream, Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey, Irish Mist Liqueur, Midori Melon Liqueur, ZEN Green Tea Liqueur and The Yamazaki Single Malt Whisky.

Skyy Spirits was founded and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Please enjoy Skyy Spirits brands responsibly and in moderation.

About Gruppo Campari
Gruppo Campari is a major player in the global beverage sector, trading in over 190 nations around the world with a leading position in the Italian and Brazilian markets and a strong presence in the US, Germany and Switzerland. The Group has an extensive portfolio that spans three business segments: spirits, wines and soft drinks. In the spirits segment stand out internationally renowned brands, such as Campari, SKYY Vodka and Cynar together with leading local brands, such as Aperol, Cabo Wabo, CampariSoda, Glen Grant, Ouzo 12, Zedda Piras, X-Rated and the Brazilian brands Dreher, Old Eight, Drury’s. In the wine segment together with Cinzano, known world-wide, are Liebfraumilch, Mondoro, Riccadonna, Sella & Mosca and Teruzzi & Puthod all respected wines in their category. In the soft drinks segment are Crodino, Lemonsoda and its respective line extension dominating the Italian market. The Group has over 1,500 employees. The shares of the parent company, Davide Campari-Milano, are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange.

Morrison Bowmore Distillers Ltd
Morrison Bowmore Distillers takes its time. The company produces Auchentoshan, Bowmore, and Glen Garioch whiskies, all aged to perfection. The company’s other key brand is the McClelland’s Single Malt Range. Morrison Bowmore’s products are distributed in retail and wholesale outlets in countries throughout the world. Morrison Bowmore has three distilleries in Scotland and it guarantees only using Scottish-grown barley. The company is a subsidiary of the Suntory Group.

Morrison Bowmore Distillers is recognized as producing whiskies of the very highest quality. Bowmore is the only distillery to be inducted into the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition Hall of Fame, and Bowmore 18 Y.O. won the accolade of 2007 “Best of Show” for all whiskies at the same competition (www.sfspirits.com) scoring ahead of the world’s most famous whiskies.

Compañía Licorera de Nicaragua
Founded in 1890 and headquartered in Managua, Nicaragua, Compañía Licorera de Nicaragua (CLDN) is a recognized leader in the production of the finest sugarcane-based spirits in the world, including nine types of rum, four aguardientes, neutral spirits and aged alcohol. The crown jewel in the CLDN collection is the comprehensive line of Flor de Caña rums, one of the most-awarded rum portfolios in the world. Flor de Caña aged rums have been awarded Best in Class, Double Gold and Gold Medals by the International Wine and Spirits Competition, the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and the Beverage Tasting Institute. In the past five years, this acclaimed brand has been awarded more than 80 medals for excellence.

Compañía Licorera de Nicaragua is a member of Grupo Pellas, a leading Central American group of companies. Attesting to the high quality of its products, CLDN was the first rum producer worldwide to obtain ISO 9001 certification, as well as the environmentally friendly ISO 14001, HCAAP and Kosher certifications.

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