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Trump Premium Flavors Launch to Fast Sales Start With 3200 Cases Sold in First 30 Days Trump Brand Nominated for 2008 International Licensing Excellence Award WILTON, CT--(MARKET WIRE)--Apr 15, 2008 -- Drinks Americas Holdings, Ltd (OTC BB:DKAM.OB - News), a
leading owner, developer and marketer of premium beverages,
today announced
that Trump Super Premium Vodka's new Trump Premium Flavors,
Citron,
Raspberry, Orange and Grape, are off to a fast start shipping
3200 cases to
distributors in the first 30 days of being available. The
brand was
showcased last week at the annual Wine and Spirits Wholesalers
Convention
in Las Vegas.
In addition, the International Licensing Industry Merchandiser's Association (LIMA) announced that Trump(TM) Super Premium Vodka, which launched just twelve months ago, has been nominated for the 2008 International Licensing Excellence Awards. These awards recognize the most impressive and successful licensed properties around the world. The Awards will be presented in seven categories at the industry's most prestigious event, the annual LIMA Gala and Awards Ceremony, on June 11 at the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers. Patrick Kenny, President and CEO Drinks Americas, commented, "This very prestigious nomination comes at a great time. The addition of our Trump(TM) Premium Flavors will add to top line revenue and expand our shelf and back bar presence. Consumers are already telling us they love the taste and quality of the new flavors. The Trump(TM) Premium Vodka flavors are abundantly tasteful and align with the award winning Trump(TM) Vodka quality. To be nominated for the LIMA Excellence award is very exciting and speaks to the consumer's view of Trump as a luxury trademark. As the summer season begins, selling 3200 cases of Trump(TM) Premium Flavors in the first few weeks is a tremendous start." About Drinks Americas, Inc. Drinks Americas was founded in 2004 by J. Patrick Kenny, a leading expert in beverage sales and marketing. Mr. Kenny developed his industry expertise in a variety of management positions at the world's leading beverage companies, including Joseph E. Seagram and Sons and The Coca-Cola Company. He has also acted as advisor to several Fortune 500 beverage marketing companies, and has participated in several beverage industry transactions. Drinks Americas develops, owns, markets, and nationally distributes alcoholic and non-alcoholic premium beverages associated with renowned icon celebrities. Drinks Americas' portfolio of premium alcoholic beverages includes Donald Trump's award winning Trump(TM) Super Premium Vodka and Willie Nelson's Old Whiskey River Bourbon. The Company's non-alcoholic brands include the distribution of Paul Newman's Own Lightly Sparkling Fruit Juice Drinks and Flavored Waters. Drinks Americas recently formed a joint venture with Universal Music's Interscope, Geffen, A&M Records to develop and market beverage products. The company has announced that it will be launching a selection of premium Cognacs and Sparkling Vodkas with Dr. Dre. Other products owned and distributed by Drinks Americas include award-winning Damiana Liqueur and Aguila Tequila from Mexico, Cohete Rum Guarana from Panama, and Rheingold Beer. Damiana, Old Whiskey River, Aguila Tequila and Cohete Rum are Gold and Silver Medal award winners respectively from the International Beverage Tasting Institute and the San Francisco International Wine and Spirits Competition. For further information, please visit our website at www.drinksamericas.com. Safe Harbor Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, including the description of the company and its product offerings, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including the historical volatility and low trading volume of our stock, the risk and uncertainties inherent in the early stages of growth companies, the company's need to raise substantial additional capital to proceed with its business, risks associated with competitors, and other risks detailed from time to time in the company's most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. The company disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements. Image Available: http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/frame_mw?attachid=738123 Contact: Drinks Americas Contact:
Adam Schiff
Dan Klores Communications, Inc.
212-981-5216
Email Contact
Investor Relations Contact:
David Elias
DME Capital, LLC
516-967-0205
Email Contact
http://www.DrinksAmericas.com
Source: Drinks Americas Holdings, Ltd.
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