News for 'DKAM' - (Drinks Americas Expands Trump Super Premium Vodka in the Colorado Market Trump Super Premium Vodka Now Available in 27 States and Canada)WILTON, CT, Feb 12, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Drinks Americas Holdings,Ltd.(OTCBB: DKAM), a leading developer and marketer of premium beverages associated with renowned icons, has commenced the sale of Trump Super PremiumVodkain the Colorado market. The Company assigned exclusive distribution rights in the state to the National Distributing Company.Trump Super Premium Vodka is now distributed in 27 states, as well as selectedduty-freeoperations in Ontario and Quebec, Canada. The product is on track to expand to all 50 states over the next several months.Mr. J. Patrick Kenny, President and Chief Executive Officer of Drinks Americas,stated,"Colorado is a significant market opportunity to drive sales growth for Trump Super Premium Vodka. Sales are already substantial and we are having a great deal of success in the ski areas. The Trump name is one of the mostrecognizableand valuable global trademarks in existence today, synonymous with the very best of class. "Jim Smith, President and Managing Director of National Distributing Company inColorado,stated, "National Distributing Company is excited about the opportunity to work with Drinks Americas to distribute Trump Super Premium Vodkatoour customers throughout the state of Colorado. Given the unparallel brand recognition of the Trump trademark, building consumer equity in our luxurymarketswith a world class vodka will most assuredly set a new standard of quality and excellence in the category."Trump Super Premium Vodka was created by third generation vodka craftsman Jacques du Lat and is produced by the Wanders Distillery in Holland, masterdistillerssince 1658. Unlike most vodkas, which use neutral grains as a base, Trump Super Premium Vodka is distilled five times from select European wheat,filteredtwice, then stored in stainless steel tanks for six months. About Drinks AmericasDrinks Americas develops, owns, markets, and nationally distributes alcoholicandnon-alcoholic premium beverages that are often associated with renowned iconcelebrities.Drinks' portfolio of premium alcoholic beverages includes Donald Trump's Trump Super Premium Vodka, Willie Nelson's Old Whiskey River Bourbon andBourbonCream. Drinks non-alcoholic brands include the distribution of Paul Newman's Own Lightly Sparkling Fruit Juice Drinks and Flavored Waters.Other products owned and distributed by Drinks Americas include award-winningDamianaLiqueur and Aguila Tequila from Mexico, Cohete Rum Guarana from Panama, and Rheingold Beer. Damiana, Old Whiskey River, Aguila Tequila and Cohete RumareGold and Silver Medal award winners respectively from the International Beverage Tasting Institute and the San Francisco International Wine and SpiritsCompetition.For further information, please visit our website at www.drinksamericas.com.NOTE TO MEDIA: For Interviews, call Charles Davidson, Drinks Americas, (203)762-7000,Ext. 18. Safe HarborExcept for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth inthispress release, including the description of the company and its product offerings, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safeharbor"provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may causeactualresults to differ materially, including the historical volatility and low trading volume of our stock, the risk and uncertainties inherent in the earlystagesof growth companies, the company's need to raise substantial additional capital to proceed with its business, risks associated with competitors, andotherrisks detailed from time to time in the company's most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements speakonlyas of the date hereof. The company disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.Investor Relations Contacts: Stanley Altschuler / Ryan DanielsStrategic Growth International 150 East 52nd Street, 22nd Fl.New York, NY 10022 (212) 838-1444Contact via marketwire.com Public Relations Contact:Michael Smith Rubenstein Public Relations1345 Avenue of the Americas 30th FloorNew York, NY 10105-0109 (212) 843-8328Contact via marketwire.com SOURCE: Drinks Americas Holdings, Ltd.Copyright 2007 Market Wire, All rights reserved. |