Skyy acquires rights to Brands.(DATELINE)

StateWays, January, 2006

SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- Skyy Spirits, LLC, a subsidiary of Gruppo Campari, has acquired U.S. distribution rights for Carolans Irish Cream, Irish Mist, Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey and Tipperary Irish Cream--previously handled by Allied Domecq--from C & C International, part of the C & C Group plc, the beverages and snacks company based in Dublin, Ireland. The recent sale of Allied Domecq to Pernod Ricard and Fortune Brands allowed C & C International to consider new distribution partners. Indeed, other brands recently handled by Allied Domecq have also landed with Skyy Spirits, including Midori Melon Liqueur, ZEN Green Tea Liqueur, Yamazaki Single Malt Whisky and Akadama Plum Wine, from Suntory International Corp.

Gerard Ruvo, president and ceo of Skyy Spirits,...

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