Atlantic Records R&B sensation Trey Songz performed live on Sunday, December 13th for 300 lucky V-103 listeners in an exclusive event sponsored by Conjure.

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Hand-blended by Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Conjure is an innovative new spirit that has quickly become the drink of choice among Atlanta partygoers since it was first introduced in September of 2009. Fans who attended V-103 Soul Session Live were treated to complimentary Conjure cocktails during an intimate meet and greet that preceded Trey Songz's performance in the ballroom of Atlanta's W Hotel Perimeter.

An abundance of recording artists and music industry elite attended the exclusive Conjure event including Ludacris's manager and DTP CEO Chaka Zulu, Akon, Yung Joc, Raheem DeVaughn, Greg Street, Jermaine Dupri and Kevin Lyles.

"Sunday night's event was the perfect atmosphere to help us introduce Conjure to Atlanta," said Chaka Zulu. "The response has been incredible especially among women. They are loving the Conjure cocktails."

About Conjure

Conjure is a collaboration between international superstar Chris "Ludacris" Bridges and famed cognac house Birkedal Hartmann, a producer of award-winning spirits since 1887. The company is based in Cognac, France with offices in Miami, Florida and Oslo, Norway. Conjure is made from the ugni blanc grape from blends that represent a variety of Cognac regions, including, among others, Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, and Borderie. Conjure is a highly selective blend of thirty to forty eaux-de-vie, aged in Limousin oak barrels up to fifty years old. The combination of Conjure's distinct blend and finely seasoned barrels provides an unparalleled complexity of smoothness, definition, and flavor. Conjure... Imagine the Possibilities.

About Chris "Ludacris" Bridges

Chris "Ludacris" Bridges is a celebrated recording artist, actor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, as well as a connoisseur of fine spirits. Ludacris has sold over 20 million albums worldwide with each release being certified platinum or multi-platinum by the RIAA. To date, he has won three Grammy Awards (including Best Rap Album for Release Therapy) and appeared in two Academy Award-winning films. In addition to his creative endeavors and business ventures, Mr. Bridges serves as Chairman and CEO of The Ludacris Foundation, an award-winning non-profit organization dedicated to helping young people achieve their dreams through the encouragement of "Principles of Success."

About Birkedal Hartmann

For over a century, Birkedal Hartmann has been creating award-winning cognacs of exceptional quality and character. During this time the company has supplied its cognacs to Europe's Royal Houses and become renown throughout Europe and the world as a purveyor of fine wines and spirits. The company is based in Cognac, France and is led by fourth generation wine and spirits producer, Kim Birkedal Hartmann.

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    Nino Serafini
    +1 305 967 7430
    info@conjurecognac.com
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Sam's Club is expanding its wine, spirits and beer department by adding the category to its growing and popular order-ahead program Click n' Pull. Beginning today, there are more than 1,000 items to choose including wines from around the world. With the addition of the items on samsclub.com, members may also submit product reviews to share their feedback on these items with others.

Click n' Pull allows Sam's Club members to shop by club location and order ahead choosing from thousands of items for work or home. Orders placed by 5 p.m. can be picked up the following day. Sam's Club anticipates offering approximately 3,000 wine, beer and spirit items via the online ordering service once complete early next year.

"Consumers are using the web more and more to research product and to buy directly for convenience," said Mark Kenny, senior director, Merchandising at Sam's Club. "We are excited about being able to make our wine, spirits and beer offering more accessible to our members and to give them relevant information about the product or ratings from others."

Most Sam's Club locations that offer wine, beer or spirits will be able to offer the product on Click n' Pull. While membership is not required to purchase wine, beer and spirits at Sam's Club locations, the use of Click n' Pull is exclusive to members only. The category is accessible at samsclub.com under the Click n' Pull tab and grocery section featured as alcohol. Members must first select the Club they wish to shop prior to seeing the alcohol items.

Sam's Club wine buyers recommend the following items generally available:

Beviamo Moscato D' Asti -- sparkling crisp wine best with desserts

VEO Grande Cabernet Sauvignon - Chilean cab that pairs well with Italian fare and grilled beef

Zarpado Malbec - Recent addition from Argentina, great with grilled meats

Cook's Brut - economical choice for celebrations

Angove Red Belly Black Shiraz - Wine Spectator awarded 87 pts Australian favorite pair with red meat or pasta

Greg Norman Cabernet-Merlot -- 2006 Wine Enthusiast 89 pts., pair with red meat or poultry

Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay - Pairs well with poached salmon, crab cakes or lemon herb chicken

About Sam's Club

Sam's Club is a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., ( WMT). The first Sam's Club opened its doors in Midwest City, Okla., in 1983. Today, Sam's Club serves more than 47 million U.S. Members with locations nationwide, as well as in Brazil, China, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Sam's Club saves its members on average 30.4 percent over grocery and specialty retailers by offering superior values on quality merchandise and services for home or work. Saving is made simple at Sam's Club. Visit samsclub.com for more information.

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National Institute For Alcohol Recovery (NIFAR®) is launching a global recovery and prevention campaign called STOP DRINKING 411 to combat prevalent alcohol abuse. Social media websites and educational web videos are driving the campaign, which encourages people to stop and evaluate their drinking behavior.

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The core of the new campaign is the website, www.stopdrinking411.com. It delivers instant and reliable information, separates myths from facts, and presents the latest research and recovery options available. Visitors can instantly access original programs in alcohol recovery, family support, and youth awareness via high-speed streaming audio and downloads for an iPod® or mp3 player. This is a breakthrough in convenience and privacy in the alcohol recovery field.

On the heels of its remarkable success in alcohol recovery, NIFAR is also launching the next generation of the Regenerate® program in time for New Year's resolutions. This updated, digital program is now available online via high-speed streaming audio and downloads for an iPod® or mp3 player. The new Regenerate will help even more problem drinkers by providing immediate, private recovery - anytime or anywhere. NIFAR is also offering free support by expert staff, 24/7, to ensure success.

Dr. Devang Gandhi, board-certified physician in addiction medicine and senior medical advisor to NIFAR, stated, "Most people who abuse alcohol do not seek help due to personal embarrassment, disruption of daily routines, and the high cost of rehab which is typically not covered by insurance. Regenerate is specifically designed to overcome all these barriers." This is unprecedented in available recovery options.

Dr. Thomas Goldbaum, Associate Professor of Medicine at Georgetown University, board-certified cardiologist, and member of the NIFAR medical advisory board, noted, "Traditionally, physicians have had few recovery options to recommend without sacrificing patient privacy.

"I believe Regenerate is a highly beneficial program. Now, we can quickly refer it to patients to begin immediate recovery in total privacy," said Goldbaum.

This STOP DRINKING 411 campaign comes at a time when alcohol abuse is having a devastating socio-economic impact. Untreated addiction is costing the U.S. $400 billion per year[1]. On-the-job productivity losses attributed to alcohol are estimated at $119 billion per year[2]. Also, every American adult pays a minimum of $1,000 per year for the damages of addiction[3].

Further, millions of people suffer by living with someone with an addiction. Alcohol has been involved in marital violence caused by 57% of men and 27% of women[4]. In fact, alcohol abusers are twice as likely to be divorced than those not abusing alcohol[5]. Also, children of alcoholics are often neglected or even abused as the result of their parents' addiction.

The STOP DRINKING 411 campaign is another example of how NIFAR is advancing alcohol prevention and recovery programs for home use. Since 2005, NIFAR has transformed thousands of lives with the Regenerate® recovery plan. To learn more about this dynamic new campaign please visit www.stopdrinking411.com, or contact Kamran Loghman, Executive Director of NIFAR, at nifar@nifar.org.

About NIFAR®

NIFAR is an organization of devoted recovery experts and addiction researchers. Its goal is to advance recovery with the latest proven techniques. In addition to Regenerate, NIFAR offers a family support program called Restore® that provides effective tools for loved ones to cope with the challenges of recovery. Also, NIFAR has a fun and informative Youth Awareness program that gives teens vital information to help them make smart decisions. The tone of each program is positive and uplifting and conveys enthusiasm for the participant's future. All segments reinforce daily empowerment, healing, and lasting change.

[1] Schneider Institute for Health Policy. (2001). Substance Abuse: The Nation's Number One Health Problem. Waltham, MA: Brandeis University. [University Report].

[2] Fountain, D., Harwood, H., Livermore, G.,1998, The Economic Costs of Alcohol and Drug Abuse in the United States. National Institute on Drug Abuse, Rockville, MD. [Government Report].

[3] The White House. (1997). The National Drug Control Strategy. Washington, DC. [White House Report].

[4] Roizen, J., (1997). "Epidemiological Issues in Alcohol-Related Violence. In: M. Galanter, ed., Recent Developments in Alcoholism. Vol. New York: Plenum Press.

[5] Goodwin, Donald W., 2004, Alcoholism The Facts, Oxford University Press, Oxford, England, p.47

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The inaugural Spirits International Prestige (SIP) Awards world spirit competition (http://www.sipawards.com) took place in Los Angeles on November 14, awarding Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum medals to the top spirits from around the globe. Unlike other spirits competitions, however, the SIP Awards didn't rely on industry experts or experienced judges to suss out the best of the best.

Instead, the winners of the 2009 SIP Awards were chosen by a panel of 100 people who happen to enjoy spirits and know what to look for in distinguishing quality in distilled beverages. As a result, the SIP Awards, says event coordinator Ali Samsami, offered competitors a level playing field -- and a chance for greater exposure.

"Other competitions use experienced judges and food and beverage industry experts," Samsami explained. "The SIP Awards moves away from that by allowing knowledgeable consumers to judge the competition. They decide what they favor without marketing pressure or brand bias. By using industry outsiders, we are able to showcase the best distilled beverages based purely on quality."

The 2009 SIP Awards was a truly international competition. Platinum awards, announced this week, went to spirits spanning from North America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Central America. Judges firmly graded brands on aroma, taste and finish in a blind tasting. Tequila won big, with 3 Amigos Blanco, 901 Silver, Azcona Azul Silver, Don Pilar Anejo, El Jimador Anejo, Sauza Tres Generaciones Anejo, Herradura Seleccion Suprema Extra-Aged Anejo, Muchote Reposado, Hornitos Reposado, Real de Mexico Reposado, and Republic Reposado tequilas taking home Platinum SIP Awards.

Platinum SIP Awards also went to Finlandia Grapefruit and Tangerine Fusion Vodka; RND Vodka, IS Vodka, Krome Vodka, Orange V Vodka, Vodka 14 and Vonost 88 Vodka; Commander's Call Coconut Rum and Horne Spiced Rum; TY KU Soju, La Valote Absinthe and Pere Francois Absinthe; Galliano L'autentico, Lillet Blanc, Nature's Own Marula Cream Cocktail, Ventura Limoncello Originale, (ri)1 Whiskey and Woodford Reserve Bourbon.

In addition to the bragging rights earned by taking top honors at the SIP Awards, winners will enjoy increased exposure: Industry publications are already interested in featuring the winners in future issues. The competition is also committed to getting the word out about the companies, large and small, that walked away with SIP Awards.

"The SIP Awards is the only spirits competition not judged by experts," Samsami stated. "So the winners rose to the top based purely on quality. They couldn't fall back on slick marketing campaigns or industry buzz. The people have spoken, and their preferences are finally shining the spotlight on some companies that really deserve the recognition."

Distilleries interested in competing in the 2010 SIP Awards, which promise to be bigger and come with even more publicity for the winners, can find entry information at http://www.sipawards.com. Next year's world spirits competition will be held April 2010. Learn more at http://www.sipawards.com.

    Contact:

    Paul Wright
    Spirits International Prestige Awards
    1-888-254-1764
    info@sipawards.com
    http://www.sipawards.com

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As the holiday season rapidly approaches, many look forward to festive parties, travel and the gathering together of family and friends. Molson Coors Brewing Company (NYSE: TAP) honors the vast majority of consumers who make safe and responsible choices as they enjoy all of the festivities and increased travel the holiday season brings. Molson Coors supports programs that reinforce making good decisions about drinking throughout the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom during the holiday season.

"In this season of celebration, we thank and congratulate all those who make good decisions about having a good time," said Bart Alexander, vice president, global alcohol policy and corporate responsibility for Molson Coors. "Let's all plan a sober ride home before going out, offer foods and non-alcohol choices alongside alcohol beverage, and look forward to ringing in the New Year together."

In the United States, MillerCoors will continue its long tradition of supporting programs and partnerships that support drunk driving prevention and emphasize a shared responsibility with consumers to keep our roads safe. In its 22nd year of operation, the MillerCoors Free Rides program will provide free rides on public transportation during key holidays in cities across the country such as Minneapolis, Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee and Madison, among others. The community service program reminds consumers to plan ahead for a safe ride home and to keep the holidays memorable for all the right reasons. Further information for consumers is available at http://www.millercoorsfreerides.com. In addition, under the MillerCoors platform, "You Hold The Key, Never Drive Drunk(TM)", cab vouchers are being offered in more than 85 markets to help encourage consumers to choose alternative transportation rather than drive under the influence.

In Denver, MillerCoors is partnering with multiple organizations to ensure people get home safely. In a partnership with retail establishments, MillerCoors will provide cab vouchers for distribution to consumers on New Year's Eve. To help educate on voucher availability and provide an outlet to purchase additional vouchers, a web site, http://www.planaheadcolorado.com, developed through a partnership with the Colorado Department of Transportation, will map out establishments providing cab vouchers, along with overnight parking and partnering hotels.

Molson Coors Canada is spending over $120,000 this year to help raise awareness and support communities across the country in their efforts to encourage responsible drinking this holiday season. Its 2009 "Taking You Home for the Holidays" campaign includes the sponsorship of free transit service across a number of cities on New Year's Eve. In addition, the Molson Coors Angels - a team of two Molson Coors representatives - will visit bars in Montreal and Quebec City distributing over $5,000 in TAXIGUY Dollars www.taxiguy.com. This year, Molson Coors celebrates their 11 year partnership anniversary with TAXIGUY, a nationwide network of over 20,000 taxis linked together through one toll-free phone number, to help reduce drinking and driving. The "one country ... one number" campaign has resulted in more than 2.7 million rides home safely in the past decade. The New Year's Eve transit programs offer free public transportation on the transit system on New Year's Eve to help ensure people get home safe after ringing in the New Year. It encourages everyone to plan to get home safe by letting public transit be their designated driver.

Building off of Molson Coors Canada's responsible drinking theme of "Here's to Responsible Choices," Molson Coors Canada will also connect with consumers through an e-card, found at www.jingleheads.ca, which allows users to customize a message to a friend, family member or colleague reminding them of the importance of responsible drinking.

In the United Kingdom, Molson Coors (UK) also helps fund The Drinkaware Trust, an independent non-profit organization focused on bettering drinking habits in the U.K. and supports the Campaign for Smarter Drinking which has appeared on 25 million packs of Carling. Molson Coors (UK) also provides tips for responsible drinking on their website at www.coorsbrewers.com/seriousabout/alcoholresponsibility.html. Through the Drinkaware program, in an effort to reach younger legal age drinkers, a unit calculator helps consumers decipher the alcoholic content of beverages.

About Molson Coors Brewing Company:

Molson Coors Brewing Company is a leading global brewer delivering extraordinary brands that delight the world's beer drinkers. It brews, markets and sells a portfolio of leading premium brands such as Coors Light, Molson Canadian, Carling, Blue Moon, and Keystone Light across North America, Europe and Asia. It operates in Canada through Molson Coors Canada; in the US through MillerCoors; and in the U.K. and Ireland through Molson Coors UK. For more information on Molson Coors Brewing Company and our portfolio of brands, visit the company's Web site, www.molsoncoors.com. For more information about the company's commitments to corporate responsibility, visit www.molsoncoors.com/responsibility.

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Joey Torres of the Riverside, California T.G.I. Friday's restaurant defeated other top Larger than Life mixologists from across the country last week to advance to the finals of T.G.I. Friday's® World Bartender Championship. Torres will be making his second trip to the finals where he will face nine other finalists from around the globe for the title of "Greatest T.G.I. Friday's Bartender in the World." Torres was a world finalist in 2005.

"It feels great to win the division competition and to be a finalist in the World Bartender Championship," said Briad Franchise Division champion Torres, an eight-year Friday's team member. "Friday's has such a great history of having the best bartenders in the world. I'm honored to represent my Friday's restaurant in Riverside."

The divisional competition consisted of three segments - compulsory, speed round and freestyle - as well as a comprehensive skill test. The freestyle segment gave the competitors the ultimate stage to show off their flair techniques of tossing, balancing, mixing cocktails and flipping bottles in the air to choreographed music. The mixologists who competed in the Briad Franchise Division competition were finalists from local and regional competitions held earlier this fall. The Briad Restaurant Group, LLC, is the largest licensed T.G.I. Friday's franchisee in the U.S. operating 70 T.G.I. Friday's restaurants in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Nevada, New Mexico, New Jersey and New York.

Overall, more than 8,000 Friday's® bartenders from 60 countries are testing their knowledge and skills in their quest to reach the finals of the World Bartender Championship which will be held in Dallas on March 26, 2010.

The competition, which represents Friday's heritage, knowledge, expertise and innovation in the beverage industry, began back in the late 80s as a challenge between bartenders and has grown into a full representation of the Friday's brand, one of the most recognized brands in the world. Originators of the now-famous, trend-setting, bottle tossing "flair" style of bartending, T.G.I. Friday's bartenders are world renowned for their accuracy and precision, their larger than life personalities and their award-winning ability to entertain guests around the world.

For additional information about the T.G.I. Friday's World Bartender Championship, visit www.worldbtc.com.

IMAGES FROM THE BRIAD FRANCHISE DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP ARE AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING DFPR, tom@dfpr.com, 480-722-1461

With more than 900 restaurants in 60 countries, including approximately 600 restaurants in the U.S., T.G.I. Friday's offers great food, innovative drinks and a unique experience filled with flair and a Thank God It's Friday's(TM) attitude. Friday's authentic, engaging atmosphere makes it the perfect place to escape, socialize and connect with people while getting a rejuvenating second wind. Members of Give Me More Stripes®, Friday's guest recognition program, receive free stuff and special perks year-round. As the original casual dining restaurant, T.G.I. Friday's has a rich heritage which includes being credited with popularizing Happy Hour, Long Island Iced Tea and Loaded Potato Skins. T.G.I. Friday's is also famous for its flair bartenders, approximately 8000 of whom compete annually for the title of the "World's Greatest T.G.I. Friday's Bartender."

Carlson Restaurants Worldwide Inc., the parent company of TGI Friday's Inc., is a privately held company owned by Minneapolis-based Carlson, a world leader in the hospitality and travel industries. As of December 2009, Carlson Restaurants Worldwide owns, operates, franchises or licenses more than 1,000 restaurants in 60 countries. For more information, visit http://www.fridays.com.

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Evening Post Books is proud to present Whisky & Jazz, a one-of-a-kind coffee-table book about two of the finer things in life - great single malt whisky and jazz music. The beautiful, oversized, 208-page book covers not only the history of whisky and jazz, but highlights ten superlative single malt distilleries and the careers of ten legendary jazz artists. The book culminates in an experiential tasting and listening guide with recommended top picks from whisky connoisseur and international author Hans Offringa.

This museum-quality book, written by Mr. Offringa (with American jazz historian Jack McCray as contributing editor) rewards its readers with wonderfully lush photographs from award-winning artist, Gijs Dragt. The framework of the books is as follows:

• Foundational chapters on the history of jazz and whisky complete with origins, etymology and principal characteristics of each
• Chapters on ten remarkable jazz performers describing not only their music, but what made them truly special artists
• Chapters on ten whisky distilleries detailing their unique history and the single malt whiskies they superlatively produce
• Wrap-up chapters provide a subjective "Best Of...." where Mr. Offringa beautifully pairs jazz selections with top-notch whisky, thereby giving readers an opportunity to further elevate their appreciation of the music and the drink

Whisky & Jazz appeals to a broad range of readers who enjoy history, music, whisky....or all three! The essence of the book is wonderfully captured in the introduction written by whisky journalist Dave Broom: "Jazz is not background music, it sets the mood, it opens the mind. A glass of malt does the same. So does this book."

The book may be purchased online at www.eveningpostbooks.com.

Evening Post Books is the new book division of Evening Post Publishing Co., a family-owned media corporation specializing in print and broadcast journalism headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina. Subsidiaries of the company include television stations and newspapers throughout the United States. Evening Post Books specializes in works by South Carolina Lowcountry authors.

Source: La Vita E Bella, LLC, headquartered in New York City and Charleston, is a marketing advisory firm handling clients in the luxury market and publishing sectors. Our clients range from International Management Group (IMG) to Atlantic Marine shipyards to Evening Post Publishing. For more information, please visit www.lvbglobal.com.

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GuestTek International, Inc. (Pink Sheets: GESM) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has approved a dividend of restricted common stock of Shot Spirits Corporation for shareholders of record as of January 15, 2010, with a payment date no later than February 15, 2010. GuestTek shareholders are to receive 2 shares of Shot Spirits Corporation (Pink Sheets: SSPT) stock for every 3 shares they own of GuestTek International stock as of the Record Date; no fractional shares shall be issued. Shot Spirits Corporation is currently trading at approximately $.008 per share.

GuestTek recently completed the sale of its GuestMetrics subsidiary to Shot Spirits in return for $5 Million, paid in the form of restricted common shares of Shot Spirits stock to GuestTek in November of this year. The Company retained the right to market and sell GuestMetrics' software products, for which GuestTek shall receive a commission on all net revenue generated from software sales.

"This dividend is a bonus for our loyal shareholders, who will now receive ownership in a dynamic company that is focused on developing and marketing new innovative products and services to the bar and restaurant industry," stated David Lovatt, Chairman and CEO of GuestTek International, Inc.

About Shot Spirits Corporation:

Shot Spirits Corporation has operations through its two wholly owned subsidiaries, Shot Spirits International, Inc. and GuestMetrics, Inc. Shot Spirits International, Inc. is a beverage company focused on products for the on premise and off premise market place. GuestMetrics, Inc. (www.guestmetrics.com) is a leading provider of customer insight solutions for the hospitality industry, its suppliers and distributors. The GuestMetrics software is fully integrated with the leading point of sale (POS) systems and allows hospitality providers at every level of the market to improve business operations.

About GuestTek International:

GuestTek International specializes in cloud based technologies that use the Internet to deliver business critical applications via a global network of partners. GuestTek International plans to grow via strategic acquisition over the coming 12 months as well as strong sales through its subsidiary, Enable Software Ltd. For more information on GuestTek International, Inc. please visit: www.guesttek-inc.com Enable Software Ltd., is a wholly owned subsidiary that is based in Europe and develops email management software solutions Company, works exclusively with IT Service Providers to furnish them with the very latest in email management solutions for the modern market place. Their solution covers everything from Archiving, Anti-Spam, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity.

Safe Harbor Act: This release includes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involves risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the impact of competitive products, the ability to meet customer demand, the ability to manage growth, acquisitions of technology, equipment, or human resources, the effect of economic business conditions, and the ability to attract and retain skilled personnel. The Company is not obligated to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release.

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Imperial Brands, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Belvedere S.A., today announced a multi-year partnership agreement with actor and producer, Bruce Willis, to promote Sobieski Vodka in North America, extending the relationship globally. As a part of the long-term investment, Bruce Willis has acquired 3.3% of Belvedere S.A. -- the owner of Sobieski Vodka.

"It's remarkable how much Bruce Willis and Sobieski have in common," said Chester Brandes, President and CEO of Imperial Brands, Inc. "We are a brand with nothing to hide, and the confidence (and humor) to talk in simple, straightforward, black-and-white terms about our product. Much like Sobieski, Bruce is authentic, likeable, and doesn't get caught up in superficiality."

Through its creative "Truth in Vodka" campaign, Sobieski urges consumers to focus on what's in the bottle - not gimmickry marketing or fancy packaging. With the help of Willis, the brand will continue to raise awareness and debunk the myths surrounding overpriced vodkas. The straightforward messaging has clearly resonated with consumers who have embraced this honest, back-to-basics spirit, in record numbers. The partnership includes the usage of Willis' images in advertising as well as personal appearances in various events.

Launched in the U.S. in 2007, Sobieski is Poland's #1 premium vodka and one of the world's best-selling and fastest growing vodka brands. After a record breaking year 2008 Sobieski Vodka has more than doubled its volume in 2009 with more than half a million cases sold. The Imperial Brands management team is determined to sell one million-cases of Sobieski faster than any vodka brand has been able to achieve.

Made from the finest Dankowski rye, Sobieski recently added two new flavors, Cytron and Vanilia to their flagship brand.

Sobieski vodkas are available nationally at a suggested retail price of $10.99 (750ml). For additional information, including cocktail recipes, imagery and more, please visit truthinvodka.com, our Facebook fan page (Facebook.com/SobieskiVodka) and follow us on Twitter (Twitter.com/Sobieski_Vodka).

About Sobieski Vodka

Sobieski Vodka, the #1 premium vodka in Poland and one of the world's bestselling and fastest growing vodka brands, makes no compromises on quality and exemplifies the height of Polish craftsmanship and authenticity. Building on a noble heritage, Sobieski Vodka is produced exclusively from the revered Dankowski rye at the Starogard Gdanski distillery dating back to 1846.

In summer 2007, Sobieski Vodka launched its "Truth in Vodka" campaign in the U.S., declaring that consumers don't have to pay a king's ransom to get superb vodka. Sobieski's back-to-basics approach to marketing, which focuses on what goes in the bottle--tradition, heritage, authenticity and taste--is in marked contrast to competitors who rely on lavish packaging and gimmicky ad campaigns that have resulted in a deluge of overpriced vodkas.

In fall 2007, the Beverage Testing Institute (BTI) honored Sobieski Vodka with the Gold Medal and Best Buy Award. It was also ranked #1 in a blind-tasting of 25 major international vodka brands conducted by La Revue du Vin de France, one of France's top wine and spirits publications. In 2008, the brand received the coveted Hot Brand Award from IMPACT Magazine. Sobieski Vodka's suggested retail price is $10.99 for a 750 ml bottle and $19.99 for a 1.75 liter bottle. For more information, please visit www.truthinvodka.com.

About Imperial Brands, Inc.

Imperial Brands, Inc. is an importer and marketer of distinctive wines and spirits. Headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., it is a U.S. subsidiary of Belvedere S.A., one of Europe's largest producers and distributors of white spirits and wines. Belvedere S.A. operates production and distribution units in Poland, France, Bulgaria, Lithuania and the United States and additionally owns subsidiaries in Russia, Canada, Spain, Scandinavia, Turkey and Brazil. Belvedere S.A. purchased Marie Brizard & Roger International in July 2006.

Imperial Brands, Inc. also owns Florida Distillers Co., which has two production facilities located in Florida. This provides bottling capacity of 5 million (9-liter) cases of distilled spirits for the company and a base on which to coordinate its expansion across the U.S. For more information, please visit: www.ibrandsinc.com.

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Gordon Biersch Marzen is now being served on all Virgin America airlines flights in an eco-friendly 16 oz. plastic bottle.

The relationship between Virgin America and Gordon Biersch extends back to when San Francisco was vying to become the headquarters to the airline. "I jokingly promised all of the employees of Virgin America free beer for life and it seemed to do the trick," said Gordon.

Marzen is Gordon Biersch's flagship beer and is brewed in strict accordance with German purity laws dating back to the 1500's, produced at the company's state-of-the-art brewery in San Jose. It is brewed with 100% imported malted barley, hops from Bavaria, aged extensively at freezing, and naturally carbonated. The plastic bottle used for this beer is produced using Plasmax technology, which makes the bottle feel like glass and have the same qualitative attributes regarding the freshness of the beer when compared to glass. "We tasted the beers side-by-side with our glass bottles and it was impossible to tell the difference between the two," said Dan Gordon, co-founder and Director of Brewing Operations at Gordon Biersch. The bottle can be completely recycled and used to produce new plastic bottles.

About Gordon Biersch Brewing Company

Dan Gordon and Dean Biersch co-founded Gordon Biersch Brewing Company in 1988 with the goal of producing the most authentic German-style lagers outside of Germany. Soon to follow was a state-of-the-art brewing and bottling facility in San Jose, California in order to begin bottling and distributing its famed German-style lagers. Today, Gordon Biersch Brewing Company is a brewery and restaurant industry leader with 21 years of experience. The microbrew trend continues to grow, and the company is actively expanding its distribution nationwide. Since 1998, Gordon Biersch Brewing Company has more than doubled its production, increasing its capacity to 3.1 million gallons of beer annually, making Gordon Biersch Brewing Company the largest brewery in the San Francisco Bay Area. For more information, visit http://www.gordonbiersch.com.

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Diageo, the world's leading spirits, wine and beer company, applauds the Wisconsin legislature for passing DUI reform bill SB-66 yesterday and commends Governor Jim Doyle for committing to sign this critical legislation into law. The revised bill, which does not include the previously proposed tax hikes on distilled spirits, increases penalties for drunk driving, offers treatment options for offenders, and is aimed at preventing individuals from operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI).

Referred to as the Drunk Driving Reform Package, the bill's public safety measures include protections for Wisconsin taxpayers. The estimated $15 million cost for the increased penalties will be paid by those who break the law: the bill will raise court costs for drunken drivers as well as raise the cost of reinstating their driver's license.

"We commend the Wisconsin legislature and Governor Doyle for passing this meaningful legislation to combat drunk driving without relying on hardworking taxpayers to cover the costs," said Josh Sanders, Senior Director of State Government Relations, Diageo North America. "We hope this bill is signed quickly, and we at Diageo remain committed to keeping our roads safe."

DUI reform bill SB-66 makes a first offense OWI a crime if someone under the age of 16 is in the car and makes a fourth offense a felony if it happens within five years of a previous offense. The bill also expands the use of Ignition Interlock Devices for all repeat drunk drivers and for first-time offenders with blood-alcohol levels of 0.15 or greater.

In 2008, 234 people were killed by drunk drivers in Wisconsin and another 4,000 were injured, making cracking down on drunk driving a top priority for state lawmakers and local officials.

Diageo strongly supports measures that combat drunk driving and is working with legislators to pass laws in the states that do not have comprehensive drunk driving programs.

About Diageo

Diageo (Dee-AH-Gee-O) is the world's leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, wines and beer categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Smirnoff, J&B, Baileys, Cuervo, Tanqueray, Captain Morgan, Crown Royal, Beaulieu Vineyard and Sterling Vineyards wines.

Diageo is a global company, trading in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE).

For more information about Diageo, its people, brands, and performance, visit us at Diageo.com. For our global resource that promotes responsible drinking through the sharing of best practice tools, information and initiatives, visit DRINKiQ.com.

Celebrating life, every day, everywhere.

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Gordon Biersch Marzen is now being served on all Virgin America airlines flights in an eco-friendly 16 oz. plastic bottle.

The relationship between Virgin America and Gordon Biersch extends back to when San Francisco was vying to become the headquarters to the airline. "I jokingly promised all of the employees of Virgin America free beer for life and it seemed to do the trick," said Gordon.

Marzen is Gordon Biersch's flagship beer and is brewed in strict accordance with German purity laws dating back to the 1500's, produced at the company's state-of-the-art brewery in San Jose. It is brewed with 100% imported malted barley, hops from Bavaria, aged extensively at freezing, and naturally carbonated. The plastic bottle used for this beer is produced using Plasmax technology, which makes the bottle feel like glass and have the same qualitative attributes regarding the freshness of the beer when compared to glass. "We tasted the beers side-by-side with our glass bottles and it was impossible to tell the difference between the two," said Dan Gordon, co-founder and Director of Brewing Operations at Gordon Biersch. The bottle can be completely recycled and used to produce new plastic bottles.

About Gordon Biersch Brewing Company

Dan Gordon and Dean Biersch co-founded Gordon Biersch Brewing Company in 1988 with the goal of producing the most authentic German-style lagers outside of Germany. Soon to follow was a state-of-the-art brewing and bottling facility in San Jose, California in order to begin bottling and distributing its famed German-style lagers. Today, Gordon Biersch Brewing Company is a brewery and restaurant industry leader with 21 years of experience. The microbrew trend continues to grow, and the company is actively expanding its distribution nationwide. Since 1998, Gordon Biersch Brewing Company has more than doubled its production, increasing its capacity to 3.1 million gallons of beer annually, making Gordon Biersch Brewing Company the largest brewery in the San Francisco Bay Area. For more information, visit http://www.gordonbiersch.com.

SOURCE Gordon Biersch Brewing Company

Sam's Club is expanding its wine, spirits and beer department by adding the category to its growing and popular order-ahead program Click n' Pull. Beginning today, there are more than 1,000 items to choose including wines from around the world. With the addition of the items on samsclub.com, members may also submit product reviews to share their feedback on these items with others.

Click n' Pull allows Sam's Club members to shop by club location and order ahead choosing from thousands of items for work or home. Orders placed by 5 p.m. can be picked up the following day. Sam's Club anticipates offering approximately 3,000 wine, beer and spirit items via the online ordering service once complete early next year.

"Consumers are using the web more and more to research product and to buy directly for convenience," said Mark Kenny, senior director, Merchandising at Sam's Club. "We are excited about being able to make our wine, spirits and beer offering more accessible to our members and to give them relevant information about the product or ratings from others."

Most Sam's Club locations that offer wine, beer or spirits will be able to offer the product on Click n' Pull. While membership is not required to purchase wine, beer and spirits at Sam's Club locations, the use of Click n' Pull is exclusive to members only. The category is accessible at samsclub.com under the Click n' Pull tab and grocery section featured as alcohol. Members must first select the Club they wish to shop prior to seeing the alcohol items.

Sam's Club wine buyers recommend the following items generally available:

Beviamo Moscato D' Asti -- sparkling crisp wine best with desserts

VEO Grande Cabernet Sauvignon - Chilean cab that pairs well with Italian fare and grilled beef

Zarpado Malbec - Recent addition from Argentina, great with grilled meats

Cook's Brut - economical choice for celebrations

Angove Red Belly Black Shiraz - Wine Spectator awarded 87 pts Australian favorite pair with red meat or pasta

Greg Norman Cabernet-Merlot -- 2006 Wine Enthusiast 89 pts., pair with red meat or poultry

Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay - Pairs well with poached salmon, crab cakes or lemon herb chicken

About Sam's Club

Sam's Club is a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., ( WMT). The first Sam's Club opened its doors in Midwest City, Okla., in 1983. Today, Sam's Club serves more than 47 million U.S. Members with locations nationwide, as well as in Brazil, China, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Sam's Club saves its members on average 30.4 percent over grocery and specialty retailers by offering superior values on quality merchandise and services for home or work. Saving is made simple at Sam's Club. Visit samsclub.com for more information.

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Santiago Emeric of the Sea World/Orlando T.G.I. Friday's restaurant defeated other top Larger than Life mixologists from the Southeast last week to advance to the finals of T.G.I. Friday's® World Bartender Championship. Emeric will be making his first trip to the finals where he will face nine other finalists from around the globe for the title of "Greatest T.G.I. Friday's Bartender in the World." All funds raised from the annual event benefited the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.

"Ever since I went to my first flair bartender competition as a spectator three years ago, I knew I wanted to be on that stage," said Southeast Division champion Emeric. "It takes a lot of dedication and time to know all the drinks and flair tricks. I can't wait to get on the biggest stage of all - the T.G.I. Friday's World Bartender Championship."

The divisional competition consisted of three segments - compulsory, speed round and freestyle - as well as a comprehensive skill test. The freestyle segment gave the competitors the ultimate stage to show off their flair techniques of tossing, balancing, mixing cocktails and flipping bottles in the air to choreographed music. The mixologists who competed in the Southeast Division competition were finalists from local and regional competitions held earlier this fall.

Overall, more than 8,000 Friday's® bartenders from 60 countries are testing their knowledge and skills in their quest to reach the finals of the World Bartender Championship which will be held in early 2010.

The competition, which represents Friday's heritage, knowledge, expertise and innovation in the beverage industry, began back in the late 80s as a challenge between bartenders and has grown into a full representation of the Friday's brand, one of the most recognized brands in the world. Originators of the now-famous, trend-setting, bottle tossing "flair" style of bartending, T.G.I. Friday's bartenders are world renowned for their accuracy and precision, their larger than life personalities and their award-winning ability to entertain guests around the world.

For additional information about the T.G.I. Friday's World Bartender Championship, visit www.worldbtc.com.

IMAGES FROM THE SOUTHEAST DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP ARE AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING DFPR, tom@dfpr.com, 480-722-1461

With more than 900 restaurants in 60 countries, including approximately 600 restaurants in the U.S., T.G.I. Friday's offers great food, innovative drinks and a unique experience filled with flair and a Thank God It's Friday's(TM) attitude. Friday's authentic, engaging atmosphere makes it the perfect place to escape, socialize and connect with people while getting a rejuvenating second wind. Members of Give Me More Stripes®, Friday's guest recognition program, receive free stuff and special perks year-round. As the original casual dining restaurant, T.G.I. Friday's has a rich heritage which includes being credited with popularizing Happy Hour, Long Island Iced Tea and Loaded Potato Skins. T.G.I. Friday's is also famous for its flair bartenders, approximately 8000 of whom compete annually for the title of the "World's Greatest T.G.I. Friday's Bartender."

Carlson Restaurants Worldwide Inc., the parent company of TGI Friday's Inc., is a privately held company owned by Minneapolis-based Carlson, a world leader in the hospitality and travel industries. As of December 2009, Carlson Restaurants Worldwide owns, operates, franchises or licenses more than 1,000 restaurants in 60 countries. For more information, visit http://www.fridays.com.

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It's the holiday season - time for family gatherings and office parties, but it can also be a liability to those who serve alcohol. That is why party hosts should protect themselves by making sure they have the proper insurance coverage and taking reasonable precautions to prevent any risks, warns the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.).

Several states have passed laws called "Dram Shop Liability." These laws make it possible to hold those who serve alcohol to an intoxicated or under age customer responsible for damage or injury. These laws also offer an injured person, such as the victim of a drunk driver, a method to sue the person who served the alcohol. Some of these laws include circumstances where criminal charges may also apply.

Originally, the Dram Shop Liability laws were intended to apply to taverns, bars, and other establishments selling and serving alcohol. The fact is however, "social hosts" (such as those holding a home Halloween party) also have some exposure to the risk of liability for alcohol serving.

"In some states you can be held legally responsible for your guests' actions after they leave your party," said Loretta Worters, vice president of the I.I.I. "If you are throwing a party where alcohol is served, you have a responsibility to make sure that your guests are capable of driving safely. You don't want to allow anyone who has been drinking to drive home and possibly kill or injure themselves or others on the road."

Worters also noted that when business owners host a holiday party and serve alcohol as part of the festivities, liquor liability would most likely be covered by their commercial general liability policy. "It's best to check with your insurer first," she said, adding, that "if an employee becomes intoxicated and assaults another employee at the party, the incident would likely be excluded under the CGL policy."

How to Protect Yourself, Your Business and Your Assets

If you plan to host a holiday party and serve alcohol, the I.I.I. offers the following tips on how to have a safe and successful party:

• Encourage guests to pick a designated driver who will refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages so that he or she can drive other guests home.
• Consider hiring a professional bartender. Most bartenders are trained to recognize signs of intoxication and will limit consumption by partygoers.
• Be a responsible host/hostess. Limit your own alcohol intake so that you will be better able to judge a person's sobriety.
• Serve non-alcoholic beverages and always serve food. It is proven that food can help counter the effects of alcohol.
• Do not pressure guests to drink or rush to refill their glasses when empty. And never serve guests who are visibly intoxicated.
• Stop serving liquor toward the end of the evening and switch to coffee, tea and soft drinks.
• If guests drink too much or seem too tired to drive home, call a cab, arrange a ride with a sober guest or have them sleep at your home.
• Encourage all your guests to wear seatbelts as they drive home. Studies show that seatbelts save lives.

"Talk with your insurance agent or company representative about your liability insurance coverage and any exclusions, conditions or limitations your policy might have for this kind of risk," advised Worters. "Appropriate liability insurance coverage is necessary. In some cases special event coverage may be available that will cover both liquor liability and other liability exposures specific to the event."

For more information about insurance, go to the I.I.I. Web site.

THE I.I.I. IS A NONPROFIT, COMMUNICATIONS ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED BY THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY.

SOURCE Insurance Information Institute

Santiago Emeric of the Sea World/Orlando T.G.I. Friday's restaurant defeated other top Larger than Life mixologists from the Southeast last week to advance to the finals of T.G.I. Friday's® World Bartender Championship. Emeric will be making his first trip to the finals where he will face nine other finalists from around the globe for the title of "Greatest T.G.I. Friday's Bartender in the World." All funds raised from the annual event benefited the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.

"Ever since I went to my first flair bartender competition as a spectator three years ago, I knew I wanted to be on that stage," said Southeast Division champion Emeric. "It takes a lot of dedication and time to know all the drinks and flair tricks. I can't wait to get on the biggest stage of all - the T.G.I. Friday's World Bartender Championship."

The divisional competition consisted of three segments - compulsory, speed round and freestyle - as well as a comprehensive skill test. The freestyle segment gave the competitors the ultimate stage to show off their flair techniques of tossing, balancing, mixing cocktails and flipping bottles in the air to choreographed music. The mixologists who competed in the Southeast Division competition were finalists from local and regional competitions held earlier this fall.

Overall, more than 8,000 Friday's® bartenders from 60 countries are testing their knowledge and skills in their quest to reach the finals of the World Bartender Championship which will be held in early 2010.

The competition, which represents Friday's heritage, knowledge, expertise and innovation in the beverage industry, began back in the late 80s as a challenge between bartenders and has grown into a full representation of the Friday's brand, one of the most recognized brands in the world. Originators of the now-famous, trend-setting, bottle tossing "flair" style of bartending, T.G.I. Friday's bartenders are world renowned for their accuracy and precision, their larger than life personalities and their award-winning ability to entertain guests around the world.

For additional information about the T.G.I. Friday's World Bartender Championship, visit www.worldbtc.com.

IMAGES FROM THE SOUTHEAST DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP ARE AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING DFPR, tom@dfpr.com, 480-722-1461

With more than 900 restaurants in 60 countries, including approximately 600 restaurants in the U.S., T.G.I. Friday's offers great food, innovative drinks and a unique experience filled with flair and a Thank God It's Friday's(TM) attitude. Friday's authentic, engaging atmosphere makes it the perfect place to escape, socialize and connect with people while getting a rejuvenating second wind. Members of Give Me More Stripes®, Friday's guest recognition program, receive free stuff and special perks year-round. As the original casual dining restaurant, T.G.I. Friday's has a rich heritage which includes being credited with popularizing Happy Hour, Long Island Iced Tea and Loaded Potato Skins. T.G.I. Friday's is also famous for its flair bartenders, approximately 8000 of whom compete annually for the title of the "World's Greatest T.G.I. Friday's Bartender."

Carlson Restaurants Worldwide Inc., the parent company of TGI Friday's Inc., is a privately held company owned by Minneapolis-based Carlson, a world leader in the hospitality and travel industries. As of December 2009, Carlson Restaurants Worldwide owns, operates, franchises or licenses more than 1,000 restaurants in 60 countries. For more information, visit http://www.fridays.com.

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Labatt USA, importer of Labatt Blue beer, today announced details of the third annual Labatt Blue Buffalo Pond Hockey Tournament. Played on the icy shores of Lake Erie at the Erie Basin Marina, 112 teams will compete in approximately 14 divisions, over two cold, long days. Players will lace up their skates for games that start on Saturday, February 27 - with division final games continuing on Sunday, February 28, 2010. Games will begin at approximately 7:30 a.m. and continue until 5 p.m.

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Players skate on eight man-made rinks, each 150' wide x 75' high, constructed using water, shovels, small plows and hay barrels. Teams from all over the region will compete. About 10 smaller Labatt Blue-sponsored tournaments throughout New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont will send their top teams to play in the Labatt Blue Buffalo Pond Hockey Tournament.

According to Labatt Blue Associate Brand Manager Ryan Daley, the tournament has grown from 16 to 112 teams in just its third year. "There's something special about playing outdoor hockey and enjoying a Labatt Blue beer with your buddies. The frozen lake, fresh, cold air and 'old school' hockey makes for a great day," said Daley. "Each year, we hear from more and more players who want to participate. This year we're planning for 112 teams and about 700 players - all thirsting for a real hockey experience."

The goal of the tournament is to provide an authentic, competitive and fun real hockey experience for local adult hockey players. "We want to create a real hockey experience that takes people back to their roots," said Daley. "The choppy, dull and sometimes wet surface of Lake Erie delivers hockey in its purest form. Players maintain the ice with shovel and buckets of water, much like you would during a pick-up game on a neighborhood pond."

Ed Ellis of Performax Hockey Systems has been named tournament director. Ellis will oversee team and referee recruitment, game scheduling and tournament day events. Teams will be comprised of four to six players, 21 years of age and older, who play a four-on-four format, absent a goalie. Nets are six inches high and six feet wide like the goals used in the Labatt Blue US Adult Pond Hockey Championships held in Eagle River, Wisconsin. Teams will compete in a round robin format in one of 14 divisions. The winner of each bracket will go on to play a championship game.

About Labatt USA

Labatt USA, owned by North American Breweries, imports and markets Labatt Blue(TM), Labatt Blue Light(TM) and other Canadian brands into the United States. View and subscribe to news from Labatt USA here: http://www.pitchfeed.com/labattusa/1974

Always enjoy responsibly.

SOURCE Labatt USA

Gordon Biersch Marzen is now being served on all Virgin America airlines flights in an eco-friendly 16 oz. plastic bottle.

The relationship between Virgin America and Gordon Biersch extends back to when San Francisco was vying to become the headquarters to the airline. "I jokingly promised all of the employees of Virgin America free beer for life and it seemed to do the trick," said Gordon.

Marzen is Gordon Biersch's flagship beer and is brewed in strict accordance with German purity laws dating back to the 1500's, produced at the company's state-of-the-art brewery in San Jose. It is brewed with 100% imported malted barley, hops from Bavaria, aged extensively at freezing, and naturally carbonated. The plastic bottle used for this beer is produced using Plasmax technology, which makes the bottle feel like glass and have the same qualitative attributes regarding the freshness of the beer when compared to glass. "We tasted the beers side-by-side with our glass bottles and it was impossible to tell the difference between the two," said Dan Gordon, co-founder and Director of Brewing Operations at Gordon Biersch. The bottle can be completely recycled and used to produce new plastic bottles.

About Gordon Biersch Brewing Company

Dan Gordon and Dean Biersch co-founded Gordon Biersch Brewing Company in 1988 with the goal of producing the most authentic German-style lagers outside of Germany. Soon to follow was a state-of-the-art brewing and bottling facility in San Jose, California in order to begin bottling and distributing its famed German-style lagers. Today, Gordon Biersch Brewing Company is a brewery and restaurant industry leader with 21 years of experience. The microbrew trend continues to grow, and the company is actively expanding its distribution nationwide. Since 1998, Gordon Biersch Brewing Company has more than doubled its production, increasing its capacity to 3.1 million gallons of beer annually, making Gordon Biersch Brewing Company the largest brewery in the San Francisco Bay Area. For more information, visit http://www.gordonbiersch.com.

SOURCE Gordon Biersch Brewing Company

The spectator's journey to Super Bowl XLIV could rival the excitement of a team bound for South Florida in February. From December 26 through Super Bowl Sunday, Coors Light, the official beer sponsor of the Super Bowl, is presenting fans with a refreshing experience -- 44 straight days of prizes on the road to Super Bowl XLIV.

The Coors Light "Countdown to XLIV" promotion allows legal-drinking-age consumers across the country the opportunity to win a variety of unique prizes such as trips to Super Bowl XLIV, Super Bowl XLV, the 2010 and 2011 Pro Bowls, as well as LED flat screens, player autographed memorabilia, NFL Shop gift cards and Coors Light Super Bowl XLIV gear.

"The countdown is on and Coors Light is excited to be rewarding fans as they prepare for Super Bowl XLIV," said Kedric George, manager of retail marketing for Coors Light. "The brand is dedicated to giving consumers true NFL experiences and now, as the official beer of the NFL and the Super Bowl, we're thrilled to give football fans the opportunity to be part of the biggest game of the year."

Coors Light and Coors Banquet packaging directs consumers to CoorsLight.com to enter, or they can text the code to 4COORS to win. Consumers also can go to CoorsLight.com to obtain a free code for entry to the promotion (see official rules on www.CoorsLight.com).

About MillerCoors

Built on a foundation of great beer brands and more than 288 years of brewing heritage, MillerCoors continues the commitment of its founders to brew the highest quality beers. MillerCoors is the second largest beer company in America, capturing nearly 30 percent of U.S. beer sales. Led by two of the best-selling beers in the industry, MillerCoors has a broad portfolio of highly complementary brands across every major industry segment. Miller Lite is the great tasting beer that established the American light beer category in 1975, and Coors Light is the brand that introduced consumers to refreshment as cold as the Rockies. MGD 64 completes the company's premium light beer portfolio, offering consumers fresh, crisp taste at just 64 calories. MillerCoors brews full-calorie beers Coors Banquet and Miller Genuine Draft; and economy brands Miller High Life and Keystone Light. The company also imports Peroni, Grolsch, Pilsner Urquell and Molson Canadian and offers innovative products such as Miller Chill and Sparks. MillerCoors features craft brews from the Jacob Leinenkugel Company, Blue Moon Brewing Company and the Blitz-Weinhard Brewing Company. MillerCoors operates eight major breweries in the U.S., as well as the Leinenkugel's craft brewery in Chippewa Falls, Wis., and two microbreweries, the Leinenkugel's 10th Street Brewery in Milwaukee and the Blue Moon Brewing Company at Coors Field in Denver. MillerCoors vision is to become the best beer company in America by driving profitable industry growth. MillerCoors insists on building its brands the right way through brewing quality, responsible marketing and environmental and community impact. MillerCoors is a joint venture of SABMiller plc and Molson Coors Brewing Company.

SOURCE MillerCoors

The inaugural Spirits International Prestige (SIP) Awards world spirit competition (http://www.sipawards.com) took place in Los Angeles on November 14, awarding Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum medals to the top spirits from around the globe. Unlike other spirits competitions, however, the SIP Awards didn't rely on industry experts or experienced judges to suss out the best of the best.

Instead, the winners of the 2009 SIP Awards were chosen by a panel of 100 people who happen to enjoy spirits and know what to look for in distinguishing quality in distilled beverages. As a result, the SIP Awards, says event coordinator Ali Samsami, offered competitors a level playing field -- and a chance for greater exposure.

"Other competitions use experienced judges and food and beverage industry experts," Samsami explained. "The SIP Awards moves away from that by allowing knowledgeable consumers to judge the competition. They decide what they favor without marketing pressure or brand bias. By using industry outsiders, we are able to showcase the best distilled beverages based purely on quality."

The 2009 SIP Awards was a truly international competition. Platinum awards, announced this week, went to spirits spanning from North America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Central America. Judges firmly graded brands on aroma, taste and finish in a blind tasting. Tequila won big, with 3 Amigos Blanco, 901 Silver, Azcona Azul Silver, Don Pilar Anejo, El Jimador Anejo, Sauza Tres Generaciones Anejo, Herradura Seleccion Suprema Extra-Aged Anejo, Muchote Reposado, Hornitos Reposado, Real de Mexico Reposado, and Republic Reposado tequilas taking home Platinum SIP Awards.

Platinum SIP Awards also went to Finlandia Grapefruit and Tangerine Fusion Vodka; RND Vodka, IS Vodka, Krome Vodka, Orange V Vodka, Vodka 14 and Vonost 88 Vodka; Commander's Call Coconut Rum and Horne Spiced Rum; TY KU Soju, La Valote Absinthe and Pere Francois Absinthe; Galliano L'autentico, Lillet Blanc, Nature's Own Marula Cream Cocktail, Ventura Limoncello Originale, (ri)1 Whiskey and Woodford Reserve Bourbon.

In addition to the bragging rights earned by taking top honors at the SIP Awards, winners will enjoy increased exposure: Industry publications are already interested in featuring the winners in future issues. The competition is also committed to getting the word out about the companies, large and small, that walked away with SIP Awards.

"The SIP Awards is the only spirits competition not judged by experts," Samsami stated. "So the winners rose to the top based purely on quality. They couldn't fall back on slick marketing campaigns or industry buzz. The people have spoken, and their preferences are finally shining the spotlight on some companies that really deserve the recognition."

Distilleries interested in competing in the 2010 SIP Awards, which promise to be bigger and come with even more publicity for the winners, can find entry information at http://www.sipawards.com. Next year's world spirits competition will be held April 2010. Learn more at http://www.sipawards.com.

    Contact:

    Paul Wright
    Spirits International Prestige Awards
    1-888-254-1764
    info@sipawards.com
    http://www.sipawards.com

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As the holiday season rapidly approaches, many look forward to festive parties, travel and the gathering together of family and friends. Molson Coors Brewing Company (NYSE: TAP) honors the vast majority of consumers who make safe and responsible choices as they enjoy all of the festivities and increased travel the holiday season brings. Molson Coors supports programs that reinforce making good decisions about drinking throughout the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom during the holiday season.

"In this season of celebration, we thank and congratulate all those who make good decisions about having a good time," said Bart Alexander, vice president, global alcohol policy and corporate responsibility for Molson Coors. "Let's all plan a sober ride home before going out, offer foods and non-alcohol choices alongside alcohol beverage, and look forward to ringing in the New Year together."

In the United States, MillerCoors will continue its long tradition of supporting programs and partnerships that support drunk driving prevention and emphasize a shared responsibility with consumers to keep our roads safe. In its 22nd year of operation, the MillerCoors Free Rides program will provide free rides on public transportation during key holidays in cities across the country such as Minneapolis, Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee and Madison, among others. The community service program reminds consumers to plan ahead for a safe ride home and to keep the holidays memorable for all the right reasons. Further information for consumers is available at http://www.millercoorsfreerides.com. In addition, under the MillerCoors platform, "You Hold The Key, Never Drive Drunk(TM)", cab vouchers are being offered in more than 85 markets to help encourage consumers to choose alternative transportation rather than drive under the influence.

In Denver, MillerCoors is partnering with multiple organizations to ensure people get home safely. In a partnership with retail establishments, MillerCoors will provide cab vouchers for distribution to consumers on New Year's Eve. To help educate on voucher availability and provide an outlet to purchase additional vouchers, a web site, http://www.planaheadcolorado.com, developed through a partnership with the Colorado Department of Transportation, will map out establishments providing cab vouchers, along with overnight parking and partnering hotels.

Molson Coors Canada is spending over $120,000 this year to help raise awareness and support communities across the country in their efforts to encourage responsible drinking this holiday season. Its 2009 "Taking You Home for the Holidays" campaign includes the sponsorship of free transit service across a number of cities on New Year's Eve. In addition, the Molson Coors Angels - a team of two Molson Coors representatives - will visit bars in Montreal and Quebec City distributing over $5,000 in TAXIGUY Dollars www.taxiguy.com. This year, Molson Coors celebrates their 11 year partnership anniversary with TAXIGUY, a nationwide network of over 20,000 taxis linked together through one toll-free phone number, to help reduce drinking and driving. The "one country ... one number" campaign has resulted in more than 2.7 million rides home safely in the past decade. The New Year's Eve transit programs offer free public transportation on the transit system on New Year's Eve to help ensure people get home safe after ringing in the New Year. It encourages everyone to plan to get home safe by letting public transit be their designated driver.

Building off of Molson Coors Canada's responsible drinking theme of "Here's to Responsible Choices," Molson Coors Canada will also connect with consumers through an e-card, found at www.jingleheads.ca, which allows users to customize a message to a friend, family member or colleague reminding them of the importance of responsible drinking.

In the United Kingdom, Molson Coors (UK) also helps fund The Drinkaware Trust, an independent non-profit organization focused on bettering drinking habits in the U.K. and supports the Campaign for Smarter Drinking which has appeared on 25 million packs of Carling. Molson Coors (UK) also provides tips for responsible drinking on their website at www.coorsbrewers.com/seriousabout/alcoholresponsibility.html. Through the Drinkaware program, in an effort to reach younger legal age drinkers, a unit calculator helps consumers decipher the alcoholic content of beverages.

About Molson Coors Brewing Company:

Molson Coors Brewing Company is a leading global brewer delivering extraordinary brands that delight the world's beer drinkers. It brews, markets and sells a portfolio of leading premium brands such as Coors Light, Molson Canadian, Carling, Blue Moon, and Keystone Light across North America, Europe and Asia. It operates in Canada through Molson Coors Canada; in the US through MillerCoors; and in the U.K. and Ireland through Molson Coors UK. For more information on Molson Coors Brewing Company and our portfolio of brands, visit the company's Web site, www.molsoncoors.com. For more information about the company's commitments to corporate responsibility, visit www.molsoncoors.com/responsibility.

SOURCE Molson Coors Brewing Company

Diageo, the world's leading spirits, wine and beer company, applauds the Wisconsin legislature for passing DUI reform bill SB-66 yesterday and commends Governor Jim Doyle for committing to sign this critical legislation into law. The revised bill, which does not include the previously proposed tax hikes on distilled spirits, increases penalties for drunk driving, offers treatment options for offenders, and is aimed at preventing individuals from operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI).

Referred to as the Drunk Driving Reform Package, the bill's public safety measures include protections for Wisconsin taxpayers. The estimated $15 million cost for the increased penalties will be paid by those who break the law: the bill will raise court costs for drunken drivers as well as raise the cost of reinstating their driver's license.

"We commend the Wisconsin legislature and Governor Doyle for passing this meaningful legislation to combat drunk driving without relying on hardworking taxpayers to cover the costs," said Josh Sanders, Senior Director of State Government Relations, Diageo North America. "We hope this bill is signed quickly, and we at Diageo remain committed to keeping our roads safe."

DUI reform bill SB-66 makes a first offense OWI a crime if someone under the age of 16 is in the car and makes a fourth offense a felony if it happens within five years of a previous offense. The bill also expands the use of Ignition Interlock Devices for all repeat drunk drivers and for first-time offenders with blood-alcohol levels of 0.15 or greater.

In 2008, 234 people were killed by drunk drivers in Wisconsin and another 4,000 were injured, making cracking down on drunk driving a top priority for state lawmakers and local officials.

Diageo strongly supports measures that combat drunk driving and is working with legislators to pass laws in the states that do not have comprehensive drunk driving programs.

About Diageo

Diageo (Dee-AH-Gee-O) is the world's leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, wines and beer categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Smirnoff, J&B, Baileys, Cuervo, Tanqueray, Captain Morgan, Crown Royal, Beaulieu Vineyard and Sterling Vineyards wines.

Diageo is a global company, trading in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE).

For more information about Diageo, its people, brands, and performance, visit us at Diageo.com. For our global resource that promotes responsible drinking through the sharing of best practice tools, information and initiatives, visit DRINKiQ.com.

Celebrating life, every day, everywhere.

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Here's a New Year's resolution you can keep: drink more wine! It reinforces a healthier lifestyle and starting now, may prevent the holiday weight gain that is an American tradition. "Celebrating the holidays with wine and enjoying better health is truly a win-win," according to Richard Baxter, MD, author of the award-winning new book Age Gets Better with Wine: New Science For a Healthier, Better & Longer Life.

Baxter shares the scientific reasons why moderate wine consumption should be an everyday ritual, especially during the holidays. "Compounds in red wine work at a cellular level to lessen the negative effects of high-fat holiday meals, and help keep blood sugar levels in check. These are some of the reasons why wine drinkers are less likely to be overweight," Baxter notes.

Baxter's advice is that the wine be red and that the older the vintage, the better. He cautions to keep alcohol consumption reasonable. "Moderation is the key, and while wine is not a low-calorie drink, it doesn't contain the sugar calories of many mixed drinks, and calories from alcohol avoid the spike in blood sugar that contributes to weight gain."

Wine's much-touted miracle molecule, resveratrol, is often given full credit for its benefits, and Baxter's book devotes an entire chapter to why this may not be true. What about resveratrol pills? "Despite thousands of studies on resveratrol the evidence for its use as a supplement isn't there yet," says Baxter. "They certainly aren't as enjoyable as a glass of wine, so for now a glass or two of red wine with meals is the best way to get your daily dose of Vitamin W."

Dr. Baxter is a top-rated, board-certified plastic surgeon and anti-aging expert. He has lectured extensively on wine and health and published original research on resveratrol. He is a Medical Director of Calidora Skin Clinics, Medical Director of Healthy Aging, and has been featured in Elle, Web MD, New Beauty, and Spa Magazine. Baxter is a member of the Emerging Trends Committee of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Recently named the best new wine and health book in America by Gourmand, Baxter's Age Gets Better with Wine: New Science For a Healthier, Better & Longer Life is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Borders.

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Gordon Biersch Marzen is now being served on all Virgin America airlines flights in an eco-friendly 16 oz. plastic bottle.

The relationship between Virgin America and Gordon Biersch extends back to when San Francisco was vying to become the headquarters to the airline. "I jokingly promised all of the employees of Virgin America free beer for life and it seemed to do the trick," said Gordon.

Marzen is Gordon Biersch's flagship beer and is brewed in strict accordance with German purity laws dating back to the 1500's, produced at the company's state-of-the-art brewery in San Jose. It is brewed with 100% imported malted barley, hops from Bavaria, aged extensively at freezing, and naturally carbonated. The plastic bottle used for this beer is produced using Plasmax technology, which makes the bottle feel like glass and have the same qualitative attributes regarding the freshness of the beer when compared to glass. "We tasted the beers side-by-side with our glass bottles and it was impossible to tell the difference between the two," said Dan Gordon, co-founder and Director of Brewing Operations at Gordon Biersch. The bottle can be completely recycled and used to produce new plastic bottles.

About Gordon Biersch Brewing Company

Dan Gordon and Dean Biersch co-founded Gordon Biersch Brewing Company in 1988 with the goal of producing the most authentic German-style lagers outside of Germany. Soon to follow was a state-of-the-art brewing and bottling facility in San Jose, California in order to begin bottling and distributing its famed German-style lagers. Today, Gordon Biersch Brewing Company is a brewery and restaurant industry leader with 21 years of experience. The microbrew trend continues to grow, and the company is actively expanding its distribution nationwide. Since 1998, Gordon Biersch Brewing Company has more than doubled its production, increasing its capacity to 3.1 million gallons of beer annually, making Gordon Biersch Brewing Company the largest brewery in the San Francisco Bay Area. For more information, visit http://www.gordonbiersch.com.

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The world's leading premium beer, wine and spirits company is getting into the 'spirit' of the holiday season. Diageo, with North American headquarters in Norwalk, Connecticut, is kicking off the holiday season with over 100 local employees volunteering their time at the annual 'Diageo 100' party for Fairfield County children.

Volunteer activities include:

• December 16th, 5pm - 7pm, Maritime Aquarium, Norwalk, CT - One hundred Diageo employees will play host at a children's holiday party for at-risk Norwalk children, and Diageo will make a financial contribution to three local charities. Partner-charities include: Norwalk Housing Authority, Family and Children's Agency and Norwalk Economic Opportunity Now.

• For the eleventh consecutive year, Diageo employees in Norwalk are hosting a 'Toys for Tots' drive to provide local children with gifts for the holidays.

• Diageo employees will return to the Salvation Army for the fourth year in a row to adopt local families through the gift-giving program, providing an array of holiday gifts, cold weather apparel and gift certificates for groceries.

• Diageo employees are supporting the Norwalk Homeless Shelter this year, complete with a canned food drive, Christmas dinner and a visit from Santa.

• Diageo employees recently collected various donations for the Norwalk Emergency Shelter.

"Diageo is thrilled to be celebrating this holiday season by contributing to our Norwalk community," said Jeff Ivey, Senior Vice President Route to Market Management, Diageo North America. "So many nonprofit organizations make a difference in the lives of Fairfield County residents throughout the entire year and need our support more than ever in this economic climate."

Diageo's support of local charities is a part of the company's ongoing Spirit of the Americas humanitarian aid program, which includes local and international humanitarian aid projects. This season, Diageo employees nationwide are coming together to give back to the communities in which they live and work.

About Diageo

Diageo (Dee-AH-Gee-O) is the world's leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, wines and beer categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Smirnoff, J&B, Baileys, Cuervo, Tanqueray, Captain Morgan, Crown Royal, Beaulieu Vineyard and Sterling Vineyards wines.

Diageo is a global company, trading in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE). For more information about Diageo, its people, brands, and performance, visit us at Diageo.com. For our global resource that promotes responsible drinking through the sharing of best practice tools, information and initiatives, visit DRINKiQ.com.

Celebrating life, every day, everywhere.

SOURCE Diageo

Here's a New Year's resolution you can keep: drink more wine! It reinforces a healthier lifestyle and starting now, may prevent the holiday weight gain that is an American tradition. "Celebrating the holidays with wine and enjoying better health is truly a win-win," according to Richard Baxter, MD, author of the award-winning new book Age Gets Better with Wine: New Science For a Healthier, Better & Longer Life.

Baxter shares the scientific reasons why moderate wine consumption should be an everyday ritual, especially during the holidays. "Compounds in red wine work at a cellular level to lessen the negative effects of high-fat holiday meals, and help keep blood sugar levels in check. These are some of the reasons why wine drinkers are less likely to be overweight," Baxter notes.

Baxter's advice is that the wine be red and that the older the vintage, the better. He cautions to keep alcohol consumption reasonable. "Moderation is the key, and while wine is not a low-calorie drink, it doesn't contain the sugar calories of many mixed drinks, and calories from alcohol avoid the spike in blood sugar that contributes to weight gain."

Wine's much-touted miracle molecule, resveratrol, is often given full credit for its benefits, and Baxter's book devotes an entire chapter to why this may not be true. What about resveratrol pills? "Despite thousands of studies on resveratrol the evidence for its use as a supplement isn't there yet," says Baxter. "They certainly aren't as enjoyable as a glass of wine, so for now a glass or two of red wine with meals is the best way to get your daily dose of Vitamin W."

Dr. Baxter is a top-rated, board-certified plastic surgeon and anti-aging expert. He has lectured extensively on wine and health and published original research on resveratrol. He is a Medical Director of Calidora Skin Clinics, Medical Director of Healthy Aging, and has been featured in Elle, Web MD, New Beauty, and Spa Magazine. Baxter is a member of the Emerging Trends Committee of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Recently named the best new wine and health book in America by Gourmand, Baxter's Age Gets Better with Wine: New Science For a Healthier, Better & Longer Life is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Borders.

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Labatt USA, importer of Labatt Blue beer, today announced details of the third annual Labatt Blue Buffalo Pond Hockey Tournament. Played on the icy shores of Lake Erie at the Erie Basin Marina, 112 teams will compete in approximately 14 divisions, over two cold, long days. Players will lace up their skates for games that start on Saturday, February 27 - with division final games continuing on Sunday, February 28, 2010. Games will begin at approximately 7:30 a.m. and continue until 5 p.m.

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Players skate on eight man-made rinks, each 150' wide x 75' high, constructed using water, shovels, small plows and hay barrels. Teams from all over the region will compete. About 10 smaller Labatt Blue-sponsored tournaments throughout New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont will send their top teams to play in the Labatt Blue Buffalo Pond Hockey Tournament.

According to Labatt Blue Associate Brand Manager Ryan Daley, the tournament has grown from 16 to 112 teams in just its third year. "There's something special about playing outdoor hockey and enjoying a Labatt Blue beer with your buddies. The frozen lake, fresh, cold air and 'old school' hockey makes for a great day," said Daley. "Each year, we hear from more and more players who want to participate. This year we're planning for 112 teams and about 700 players - all thirsting for a real hockey experience."

The goal of the tournament is to provide an authentic, competitive and fun real hockey experience for local adult hockey players. "We want to create a real hockey experience that takes people back to their roots," said Daley. "The choppy, dull and sometimes wet surface of Lake Erie delivers hockey in its purest form. Players maintain the ice with shovel and buckets of water, much like you would during a pick-up game on a neighborhood pond."

Ed Ellis of Performax Hockey Systems has been named tournament director. Ellis will oversee team and referee recruitment, game scheduling and tournament day events. Teams will be comprised of four to six players, 21 years of age and older, who play a four-on-four format, absent a goalie. Nets are six inches high and six feet wide like the goals used in the Labatt Blue US Adult Pond Hockey Championships held in Eagle River, Wisconsin. Teams will compete in a round robin format in one of 14 divisions. The winner of each bracket will go on to play a championship game.

About Labatt USA

Labatt USA, owned by North American Breweries, imports and markets Labatt Blue(TM), Labatt Blue Light(TM) and other Canadian brands into the United States. View and subscribe to news from Labatt USA here: http://www.pitchfeed.com/labattusa/1974

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The world's leading premium beer, wine and spirits company is getting into the 'spirit' of the holiday season. Diageo, with North American headquarters in Norwalk, Connecticut, is kicking off the holiday season with over 100 local employees volunteering their time at the annual 'Diageo 100' party for Fairfield County children.

Volunteer activities include:

• December 16th, 5pm - 7pm, Maritime Aquarium, Norwalk, CT - One hundred Diageo employees will play host at a children's holiday party for at-risk Norwalk children, and Diageo will make a financial contribution to three local charities. Partner-charities include: Norwalk Housing Authority, Family and Children's Agency and Norwalk Economic Opportunity Now.

• For the eleventh consecutive year, Diageo employees in Norwalk are hosting a 'Toys for Tots' drive to provide local children with gifts for the holidays.

• Diageo employees will return to the Salvation Army for the fourth year in a row to adopt local families through the gift-giving program, providing an array of holiday gifts, cold weather apparel and gift certificates for groceries.

• Diageo employees are supporting the Norwalk Homeless Shelter this year, complete with a canned food drive, Christmas dinner and a visit from Santa.

• Diageo employees recently collected various donations for the Norwalk Emergency Shelter.

"Diageo is thrilled to be celebrating this holiday season by contributing to our Norwalk community," said Jeff Ivey, Senior Vice President Route to Market Management, Diageo North America. "So many nonprofit organizations make a difference in the lives of Fairfield County residents throughout the entire year and need our support more than ever in this economic climate."

Diageo's support of local charities is a part of the company's ongoing Spirit of the Americas humanitarian aid program, which includes local and international humanitarian aid projects. This season, Diageo employees nationwide are coming together to give back to the communities in which they live and work.

About Diageo

Diageo (Dee-AH-Gee-O) is the world's leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, wines and beer categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Smirnoff, J&B, Baileys, Cuervo, Tanqueray, Captain Morgan, Crown Royal, Beaulieu Vineyard and Sterling Vineyards wines.

Diageo is a global company, trading in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE). For more information about Diageo, its people, brands, and performance, visit us at Diageo.com. For our global resource that promotes responsible drinking through the sharing of best practice tools, information and initiatives, visit DRINKiQ.com.

Celebrating life, every day, everywhere.

SOURCE Diageo

Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world's most treasured destinations, unveils its new Yachtsmen's Discovery Wine Program featuring Wines By The Glass, Wine Flights and Wine Tastings.

The Wines By The Glass program debuts this month, followed by the launch of Wine Flights and Wine Tastings in early 2010.

An impressive 21 wines comprise the Wines By The Glass menu offering guests an outstanding choice of 14 distinct varietals/blends, drawn from the soils of 13 distinct appellations from Pacific Rim locales of California, Washington, Oregon, Australia and New Zealand. Ten white wines, ten red wines and one blush in the varietal categories of Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Zinfandel and Vin Gris de Cigare are offered.

The carefully-crafted wine selections are from New World wine producers with well-established reputations for consistently producing high quality wines and who are thought of as innovators and leaders within their own regional or product focus.

Each glass is a generous 6-ounce pour and are priced from $6.50 to $14.50 per glass. Entire bottles are also available for purchase. Wines By The Glass will be available in the Lounge and The Restaurant on all three ships as well as in the Yacht Club and in Degrees on Wind Surf.

Wine Flights will feature a selection of four glasses of wine for guests to enjoy at their leisure. Wine Tastings will be scheduled sessions on each sailing and led by a sommelier. Here guests will sample a selection of varietals and learn about each one in an intimate, relaxing environment.

The Yachtsmen's Discovery Wine Program is part of the next phase of Windstar's Degrees of Difference initiative, which will add amenities and enhancements to the fleet in the areas of dining, accommodations, entertainment, spa, fitness and shore excursions.

About Windstar Cruises

Windstar Cruises operates three sailing yachts known for their pampering without pretense and their ability to visit the hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world's most treasured destinations. Carrying just 148 to 312 guests, the luxurious ships of Windstar cruise to nearly 50 nations, calling at 100 ports throughout Europe, the Caribbean and the Americas. For more information including brochures, rates and itineraries contact a professional travel agent or call Windstar at 1-800-258-7245. Visit Windstar Cruises online at www.windstarcruises.com.

Windstar is a division of Ambassadors International Cruise Group, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ambassadors Cruise Group, LLC.

    For More Information:
    Vanessa Bloy
    206.733.2970
    vanessa.bloy@windstarcruises.com

SOURCE Windstar Cruises

Santiago Emeric of the Sea World/Orlando T.G.I. Friday's restaurant defeated other top Larger than Life mixologists from the Southeast last week to advance to the finals of T.G.I. Friday's® World Bartender Championship. Emeric will be making his first trip to the finals where he will face nine other finalists from around the globe for the title of "Greatest T.G.I. Friday's Bartender in the World." All funds raised from the annual event benefited the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.

"Ever since I went to my first flair bartender competition as a spectator three years ago, I knew I wanted to be on that stage," said Southeast Division champion Emeric. "It takes a lot of dedication and time to know all the drinks and flair tricks. I can't wait to get on the biggest stage of all - the T.G.I. Friday's World Bartender Championship."

The divisional competition consisted of three segments - compulsory, speed round and freestyle - as well as a comprehensive skill test. The freestyle segment gave the competitors the ultimate stage to show off their flair techniques of tossing, balancing, mixing cocktails and flipping bottles in the air to choreographed music. The mixologists who competed in the Southeast Division competition were finalists from local and regional competitions held earlier this fall.

Overall, more than 8,000 Friday's® bartenders from 60 countries are testing their knowledge and skills in their quest to reach the finals of the World Bartender Championship which will be held in early 2010.

The competition, which represents Friday's heritage, knowledge, expertise and innovation in the beverage industry, began back in the late 80s as a challenge between bartenders and has grown into a full representation of the Friday's brand, one of the most recognized brands in the world. Originators of the now-famous, trend-setting, bottle tossing "flair" style of bartending, T.G.I. Friday's bartenders are world renowned for their accuracy and precision, their larger than life personalities and their award-winning ability to entertain guests around the world.

For additional information about the T.G.I. Friday's World Bartender Championship, visit www.worldbtc.com.

IMAGES FROM THE SOUTHEAST DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP ARE AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING DFPR, tom@dfpr.com, 480-722-1461

With more than 900 restaurants in 60 countries, including approximately 600 restaurants in the U.S., T.G.I. Friday's offers great food, innovative drinks and a unique experience filled with flair and a Thank God It's Friday's(TM) attitude. Friday's authentic, engaging atmosphere makes it the perfect place to escape, socialize and connect with people while getting a rejuvenating second wind. Members of Give Me More Stripes®, Friday's guest recognition program, receive free stuff and special perks year-round. As the original casual dining restaurant, T.G.I. Friday's has a rich heritage which includes being credited with popularizing Happy Hour, Long Island Iced Tea and Loaded Potato Skins. T.G.I. Friday's is also famous for its flair bartenders, approximately 8000 of whom compete annually for the title of the "World's Greatest T.G.I. Friday's Bartender."

Carlson Restaurants Worldwide Inc., the parent company of TGI Friday's Inc., is a privately held company owned by Minneapolis-based Carlson, a world leader in the hospitality and travel industries. As of December 2009, Carlson Restaurants Worldwide owns, operates, franchises or licenses more than 1,000 restaurants in 60 countries. For more information, visit http://www.fridays.com.

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Pasternak Wine Imports, (PWI) one of the nation's leading importers of fine wines from around the world, Fattoria dei Barbi, world renowned Brunello producer and Valdo, the storied Prosecco producer from Valdobbiadene, today announced the appointment of PWI as their sole U.S. Agent and Importer.

In making the announcement, PWI's President and CEO James Galtieri commented, "Our strategy of identifying regions that have demonstrated potential in the U.S. market and targeting established producers with a full portfolio of offerings; from high image, special wines to quality, everyday offerings creates a win-win for both producer and importer. We are honored to have such well known, established Italian producers as Fattoria dei Barbi and Valdo join our growing Italian wine portfolio. Earlier this year, Dievole, the celebrated Tuscan producer, joined our family and the addition of Fattoria dei Barbi and Valdo, creates a dynamic synergy to Pasternak's Italian portfolio."

Fattoria dei Barbi is "The" reference for Brunello in Montalcino. Barbi's approach of using tradition to anchor contemporary expressions of wine continues to position Barbi as a leading producer in Brunello. The Colombini family is one of the most influential of the Region and have been an integral part in writing the history of Brunello. Fattoria dei Barbi's commitment to innovation and quality have lead to many "firsts", namely; The 1st exporters of Brunello, 1817; the 1st Brunello awarded by the state (Italy), 1892; the pioneers of wine tourism, 1938; the 1st Tuscan cellar open to visitors, 1954; producer of the 1st Super Tuscan, Brusco dei Barbi, 1969. Stefano Cinelli Colombini, 20th generation of Fattoria dei Barbi, noted, "We are proud to join Pasternak's burgeoning Italian portfolio and are confident their expertise with brands of Barbi's pedigree will create the perfect marriage."

Valdo, located in the heart of Valdobbiadene, the renown region for Prosecco, was founded in 1926 by the Societa Anonima Vini Superiori & purchased by The Bolla Family in the 1940's. Over 80 years of continuous innovation, an ongoing quest for quality and devotion to respecting the vineyards and local wine-making traditions have lead Valdo to produce unique and unrivalled products. As Italy's most noted sparkling, Prosecco is skyrocketing: +46% over 4 years. Valdo delivers authentic Prosecco with a style perfectly suited for the American palate; smaller, longer lasting perlage, softer mouth feel. Pierluigi Bolla, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Valdo Prosecco has tremendous potential in the US, and we are confident Pasternak's growing sparkling wine offerings and Italian portfolio will propel Valdo to the next level."

The appointments were effective November 1, 2009.

About Pasternak

Founded in 1988, Pasternak Wine Imports is a national importer of fine wines from France, Spain, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Chile, and California. Headquartered in Harrison, NY, the company distributes its products in all fifty states through wholesalers and state boards. Their producers are leaders in their regions and their portfolios are all exceptional in quality and value. For further information, please visit www.pasternakwine.com.

SOURCE Pasternak Wine Imports

Santiago Emeric of the Sea World/Orlando T.G.I. Friday's restaurant defeated other top Larger than Life mixologists from the Southeast last week to advance to the finals of T.G.I. Friday's® World Bartender Championship. Emeric will be making his first trip to the finals where he will face nine other finalists from around the globe for the title of "Greatest T.G.I. Friday's Bartender in the World." All funds raised from the annual event benefited the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.

"Ever since I went to my first flair bartender competition as a spectator three years ago, I knew I wanted to be on that stage," said Southeast Division champion Emeric. "It takes a lot of dedication and time to know all the drinks and flair tricks. I can't wait to get on the biggest stage of all - the T.G.I. Friday's World Bartender Championship."

The divisional competition consisted of three segments - compulsory, speed round and freestyle - as well as a comprehensive skill test. The freestyle segment gave the competitors the ultimate stage to show off their flair techniques of tossing, balancing, mixing cocktails and flipping bottles in the air to choreographed music. The mixologists who competed in the Southeast Division competition were finalists from local and regional competitions held earlier this fall.

Overall, more than 8,000 Friday's® bartenders from 60 countries are testing their knowledge and skills in their quest to reach the finals of the World Bartender Championship which will be held in early 2010.

The competition, which represents Friday's heritage, knowledge, expertise and innovation in the beverage industry, began back in the late 80s as a challenge between bartenders and has grown into a full representation of the Friday's brand, one of the most recognized brands in the world. Originators of the now-famous, trend-setting, bottle tossing "flair" style of bartending, T.G.I. Friday's bartenders are world renowned for their accuracy and precision, their larger than life personalities and their award-winning ability to entertain guests around the world.

For additional information about the T.G.I. Friday's World Bartender Championship, visit www.worldbtc.com.

IMAGES FROM THE SOUTHEAST DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP ARE AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING DFPR, tom@dfpr.com, 480-722-1461

With more than 900 restaurants in 60 countries, including approximately 600 restaurants in the U.S., T.G.I. Friday's offers great food, innovative drinks and a unique experience filled with flair and a Thank God It's Friday's(TM) attitude. Friday's authentic, engaging atmosphere makes it the perfect place to escape, socialize and connect with people while getting a rejuvenating second wind. Members of Give Me More Stripes®, Friday's guest recognition program, receive free stuff and special perks year-round. As the original casual dining restaurant, T.G.I. Friday's has a rich heritage which includes being credited with popularizing Happy Hour, Long Island Iced Tea and Loaded Potato Skins. T.G.I. Friday's is also famous for its flair bartenders, approximately 8000 of whom compete annually for the title of the "World's Greatest T.G.I. Friday's Bartender."

Carlson Restaurants Worldwide Inc., the parent company of TGI Friday's Inc., is a privately held company owned by Minneapolis-based Carlson, a world leader in the hospitality and travel industries. As of December 2009, Carlson Restaurants Worldwide owns, operates, franchises or licenses more than 1,000 restaurants in 60 countries. For more information, visit http://www.fridays.com.

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GuestTek International, Inc. (Pink Sheets: GESM) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has approved a dividend of restricted common stock of Shot Spirits Corporation for shareholders of record as of January 15, 2010, with a payment date no later than February 15, 2010. GuestTek shareholders are to receive 2 shares of Shot Spirits Corporation (Pink Sheets: SSPT) stock for every 3 shares they own of GuestTek International stock as of the Record Date; no fractional shares shall be issued. Shot Spirits Corporation is currently trading at approximately $.008 per share.

GuestTek recently completed the sale of its GuestMetrics subsidiary to Shot Spirits in return for $5 Million, paid in the form of restricted common shares of Shot Spirits stock to GuestTek in November of this year. The Company retained the right to market and sell GuestMetrics' software products, for which GuestTek shall receive a commission on all net revenue generated from software sales.

"This dividend is a bonus for our loyal shareholders, who will now receive ownership in a dynamic company that is focused on developing and marketing new innovative products and services to the bar and restaurant industry," stated David Lovatt, Chairman and CEO of GuestTek International, Inc.

About Shot Spirits Corporation:

Shot Spirits Corporation has operations through its two wholly owned subsidiaries, Shot Spirits International, Inc. and GuestMetrics, Inc. Shot Spirits International, Inc. is a beverage company focused on products for the on premise and off premise market place. GuestMetrics, Inc. (www.guestmetrics.com) is a leading provider of customer insight solutions for the hospitality industry, its suppliers and distributors. The GuestMetrics software is fully integrated with the leading point of sale (POS) systems and allows hospitality providers at every level of the market to improve business operations.

About GuestTek International:

GuestTek International specializes in cloud based technologies that use the Internet to deliver business critical applications via a global network of partners. GuestTek International plans to grow via strategic acquisition over the coming 12 months as well as strong sales through its subsidiary, Enable Software Ltd. For more information on GuestTek International, Inc. please visit: www.guesttek-inc.com Enable Software Ltd., is a wholly owned subsidiary that is based in Europe and develops email management software solutions Company, works exclusively with IT Service Providers to furnish them with the very latest in email management solutions for the modern market place. Their solution covers everything from Archiving, Anti-Spam, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity.

Safe Harbor Act: This release includes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involves risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the impact of competitive products, the ability to meet customer demand, the ability to manage growth, acquisitions of technology, equipment, or human resources, the effect of economic business conditions, and the ability to attract and retain skilled personnel. The Company is not obligated to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release.

SOURCE GuestTek International, Inc.

Constellation Brands, Inc. ( STZ, ASX: CBR), the world's leading wine company, announced that it is aware of a lawsuit filed Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009 in New York federal court by GModelo, an indirect subsidiary of Grupo Modelo. However, Constellation Brands has not been formally served with the lawsuit.

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Constellation and GModelo are partners in Crown Imports LLC, a 50/50 joint venture which commenced in January 2007. Crown's board of directors is comprised of four directors from each parent company. The initial term of the joint venture extends through the calendar year of 2016.

At issue is the funding by the partners for incremental Crown promotion and marketing spending for calendar year 2010. Previously, the incremental spending in question was provided by GModelo and was agreed upon once again for the 2010 business plan. The funding at issue is not material to Constellation's overall financial position. Constellation believes that the claims lack merit and will defend its position.

Crown is not a party to this lawsuit and Constellation believes that Crown remains fully engaged in executing against the plan for calendar year 2010 and growing its business through the entire initial term of the contract.

About Constellation Brands

Constellation Brands is the world's leading wine company that achieves success through an unmatched knowledge of wine consumers paired with storied brands that suit varied lives and tastes. With a broad portfolio of widely admired premium products across the wine, beer and spirits categories, Constellation's brand portfolio includes Robert Mondavi, Hardys, Clos du Bois, Blackstone, Arbor Mist, Estancia, Ravenswood, Jackson-Triggs, Kim Crawford, Corona Extra, Black Velvet Canadian Whisky and SVEDKA Vodka.

Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ and STZ.B; ASX: CBR) is an S&P 500 Index and Fortune 1000® company with more than 100 total brands in our portfolio, sales in about 150 countries and operations in approximately 45 facilities. The company believes that industry leadership involves a commitment to our brands, to the trade, to the land, to investors and to different people around the world who turn to our products when celebrating big moments or enjoying quiet ones. We express this commitment through our vision: to elevate life with every glass raised. To learn more about Constellation Brands and its product portfolio visit the company's web site at www.cbrands.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements. The words "anticipate," "intend," and "expect," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. These statements may relate to Constellation's business strategy, future operations, prospects, plans and objectives of management, as well as information concerning expected actions of third parties. All forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in, or implied by, such forward-looking statements.

Although Constellation believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, Constellation can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this news release. Constellation undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

In addition to risks associated with ordinary business operations, the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are subject to other risks and uncertainties, including other factors and uncertainties disclosed from time to time in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended Feb. 28, 2009, which could cause actual future performance to differ from current expectations.

SOURCE Constellation Brands, Inc.

The world's leading premium beer, wine and spirits company is getting into the 'spirit' of the holiday season. Diageo, with North American headquarters in Norwalk, Connecticut, is kicking off the holiday season with over 100 local employees volunteering their time at the annual 'Diageo 100' party for Fairfield County children.

Volunteer activities include:

• December 16th, 5pm - 7pm, Maritime Aquarium, Norwalk, CT - One hundred Diageo employees will play host at a children's holiday party for at-risk Norwalk children, and Diageo will make a financial contribution to three local charities. Partner-charities include: Norwalk Housing Authority, Family and Children's Agency and Norwalk Economic Opportunity Now.

• For the eleventh consecutive year, Diageo employees in Norwalk are hosting a 'Toys for Tots' drive to provide local children with gifts for the holidays.

• Diageo employees will return to the Salvation Army for the fourth year in a row to adopt local families through the gift-giving program, providing an array of holiday gifts, cold weather apparel and gift certificates for groceries.

• Diageo employees are supporting the Norwalk Homeless Shelter this year, complete with a canned food drive, Christmas dinner and a visit from Santa.

• Diageo employees recently collected various donations for the Norwalk Emergency Shelter.

"Diageo is thrilled to be celebrating this holiday season by contributing to our Norwalk community," said Jeff Ivey, Senior Vice President Route to Market Management, Diageo North America. "So many nonprofit organizations make a difference in the lives of Fairfield County residents throughout the entire year and need our support more than ever in this economic climate."

Diageo's support of local charities is a part of the company's ongoing Spirit of the Americas humanitarian aid program, which includes local and international humanitarian aid projects. This season, Diageo employees nationwide are coming together to give back to the communities in which they live and work.

About Diageo

Diageo (Dee-AH-Gee-O) is the world's leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, wines and beer categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Smirnoff, J&B, Baileys, Cuervo, Tanqueray, Captain Morgan, Crown Royal, Beaulieu Vineyard and Sterling Vineyards wines.

Diageo is a global company, trading in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE). For more information about Diageo, its people, brands, and performance, visit us at Diageo.com. For our global resource that promotes responsible drinking through the sharing of best practice tools, information and initiatives, visit DRINKiQ.com.

Celebrating life, every day, everywhere.

SOURCE Diageo

SSP America, a division of SSP; the leading dedicated operator of food and beverage brands worldwide, celebrated the opening of Le Grand Comptoir and Real Food Company in a VIP Event last night. The arrival of these two unique restaurants to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) marks the first locations in North America.

Bush Intercontinental Airport is now celebrating its 40th Anniversary. IAH is the 8th busiest airport in the nation. In 2006, it was named the fastest growing of the top ten airports in the United States.

"George Bush Intercontinental Airport is a major global gateway with non-stop flights to 174 destinations worldwide," said Eric Potts, Houston Airport System interim director of aviation. "Houston is the perfect partner for new restaurant concepts like Real Food Company and Le Grand Comptoir because of our accessibility, location and high passenger traffic. Fifty-five percent of our customers at Intercontinental Airport connect on flights and many have time to enjoy our airport amenities in between flights."

"When Houston travelers dine at Le Grand Comptoir and Real Food Company, they will understand why SSP is so passionate about what it is providing," said Les Cappetta, president and chief executive officer of SSP America. "Gourmet food, hospitality coupled with innovative design is sure to ignite taste buds and create a destination spot within George Bush Intercontinental Airport, proving that a true restaurant experience can be achieved within the airport environment."

Le Grand Comptoir is an authentic French brasserie and, with over 80 styles of wine available by the glass, it is truly unlike any other airport wine bar. Fresh, upscale and contemporary, its rich wood finishes are balanced by vibrant green hues, stonework accents, posh leather stools and a long, elegant brass bar dressed with modern pendant lighting. Its bistro-inspired fare includes signature crab bakes and tempting strawberry crepes, transforming a layover from tedious to delicious. Le Grand Comptoir also offers a premium bar, selection of handcrafted beers, and range of specialty coffees.

Providing eight separate and distinctly different menus at once, an active open kitchen and a dedicated head chef, Real Food Company definitely epitomizes its name -- 'real food'. This vast 6,200 sq. ft. modern marche-style restaurant entices travelers with beautiful displays of fresh ingredients and the fragrance of its bakery. Theater-style cooking is complemented with artistic flourish amongst the constantly evolving menus. It is an extravagant affair. Real eggs, fresh artisan bread and passionate chefs are all to be expected at Real Food Company.

An endless array of gourmet salads featuring baby field greens, grilled chicken, toasted almonds, fresh mushrooms and green onions tossed with balsamic vinaigrette dressing, sourdough bread filled generously with roast turkey and aged Swiss, traditional and innovative toppings are available on the oven-baked pizzas. Texas barbeque brisket and juicy roasted chicken with choice sides of ginger glazed baby carrots and southern-style creamed corn are also on the menu.

Le Grand Comptoir and Real Food Company are located in Terminal C and join SSP's international bakery concepts Upper Crust and Panopolis.

About SSP

SSP, the Food Travel Experts, is the leading dedicated operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, with operations in more than 130 airports and 300 rail stations in 31 countries. Its unparalleled portfolio of international, national, local, specialty and new breakthrough food and beverage brands includes its own national and international brands. Among these are Starbucks, Caffe Ritazza, Marks & Spencer Simply Food, Bonne Journee, Caviar House & Prunier, Le Grand Comptoir, Panopolis, Camden food co., Upper Crust and Le Train Bleu. SSP has operations in airports, train stations, motorways, retail parks and conference centers.

About SSP America (SSP Canada / SSP Caribbean)

SSP America operates in more than 42 airports and motorways across the USA, Canada and the Caribbean. Third party brands in the broad portfolio include The Palm Restaurant, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Houlihan's, Gordon Biersch, Panda Express, Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Chick-fil-A, Moe's Southwest Grill, Peet's Coffee & Tea, T.G.I. Friday's, Tim Hortons, The Great American Bagel and Buffalo Wild Wings. SSP America's brand portfolio also includes strong local icons such as Laurelwood Public House & Brewery, Harry & Izzy's, Nonna Bartolotta's, Alterra Coffee, Shapiro's Deli, Brew Brothers Brewery and Legends of Aviation.

    Contact:
    Darleen Nascimento
    (703) 723-5418
    (703) 462-4699 (c)
    darleen.nascimento@foodtravelexperts.com

SOURCE SSP America

Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world's most treasured destinations, unveils its new Yachtsmen's Discovery Wine Program featuring Wines By The Glass, Wine Flights and Wine Tastings.

The Wines By The Glass program debuts this month, followed by the launch of Wine Flights and Wine Tastings in early 2010.

An impressive 21 wines comprise the Wines By The Glass menu offering guests an outstanding choice of 14 distinct varietals/blends, drawn from the soils of 13 distinct appellations from Pacific Rim locales of California, Washington, Oregon, Australia and New Zealand. Ten white wines, ten red wines and one blush in the varietal categories of Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Zinfandel and Vin Gris de Cigare are offered.

The carefully-crafted wine selections are from New World wine producers with well-established reputations for consistently producing high quality wines and who are thought of as innovators and leaders within their own regional or product focus.

Each glass is a generous 6-ounce pour and are priced from $6.50 to $14.50 per glass. Entire bottles are also available for purchase. Wines By The Glass will be available in the Lounge and The Restaurant on all three ships as well as in the Yacht Club and in Degrees on Wind Surf.

Wine Flights will feature a selection of four glasses of wine for guests to enjoy at their leisure. Wine Tastings will be scheduled sessions on each sailing and led by a sommelier. Here guests will sample a selection of varietals and learn about each one in an intimate, relaxing environment.

The Yachtsmen's Discovery Wine Program is part of the next phase of Windstar's Degrees of Difference initiative, which will add amenities and enhancements to the fleet in the areas of dining, accommodations, entertainment, spa, fitness and shore excursions.

About Windstar Cruises

Windstar Cruises operates three sailing yachts known for their pampering without pretense and their ability to visit the hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world's most treasured destinations. Carrying just 148 to 312 guests, the luxurious ships of Windstar cruise to nearly 50 nations, calling at 100 ports throughout Europe, the Caribbean and the Americas. For more information including brochures, rates and itineraries contact a professional travel agent or call Windstar at 1-800-258-7245. Visit Windstar Cruises online at www.windstarcruises.com.

Windstar is a division of Ambassadors International Cruise Group, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ambassadors Cruise Group, LLC.

    For More Information:
    Vanessa Bloy
    206.733.2970
    vanessa.bloy@windstarcruises.com

SOURCE Windstar Cruises

Tequila CAZADORES®, the number-one premium tequila in the world(1) and Official Spirits Sponsor of the Ultimate Fighting Championship® ("UFC®"), recognizes one UFC fighter each month with the Tequila CAZADORES Authentic Spirit Award. The fighter embodies the core values of the brand demonstrating an authentic spirit in heart, mind, body, and action.

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The ninth recipient of the Tequila CAZADORES Authentic Spirit Award truly embodies the award in every aspect. Heavyweight fighter, Frank Mir will proudly accept this award at UFC 107 in Memphis, Tenn.

Born into a mixed martial arts family, Mir has studied multiple principles of the sport, perfecting various art forms throughout his life. After a near career-ending motorcycle accident in 2004, Mir continued to show he has the heart of a champion. Never giving up hope, Mir dedicated himself to making a comeback. Mir is a two-time former UFC Heavyweight Champion, who hopes to reclaim the UFC Heavyweight Title.

Frank Mir showcases his dedication through his performance both inside the Octagon(TM) and out, which include his charitable endeavors. Raising four kids with his wife Jennifer, Mir understands the importance of a strong family foundation. He has become an avid supporter of St. Jude's Ranch for Children, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to serve all abused, abandoned and neglected children and families, creating new chances, new choices and new hope in a safe, homelike environment. He actively contributes his time and energy to raise awareness to break the cycle of child abuse and provides help, hope and support to children and families of abuse. As winner of the Authentic Spirit Awards, Tequila CAZADORES will present Mir with an Authentic Spirit Award plaque and $1,000 donation made in his name to St. Jude's Ranch for Children in Nevada.

"As the ninth winner in this exciting program, Frank Mir has demonstrated how being passionate, dedicated and courageous can incite inspiration and hope in others," said Ariel Meyer, vice president and brand managing director, Tequila CAZADORES. "This reflects the core beliefs of our brand and demonstrates the success of both the program and sponsorship."

The Authentic Spirit Award is an honor that is presented to the UFC fighter who best exemplifies one of the following qualities: social responsibility, commitment to the MMA art form, or good sportsmanship. Each month the winning fighter will be presented with a plaque and a $1,000 check from Tequila CAZADORES to the fighter's charity of choice. These monthly awards will culminate with a larger award presented to the fighter who best exemplifies all the qualities over the course of the year. A $10,000 check from Tequila CAZADORES will be presented to this winner with the full proceeds benefiting the fighter's charity of choice.

Tequila CAZADORES is the Official Spirit Sponsor of the Ultimate Fighting Championship® ("UFC®") through March 2010. UFC is the world's leading professional mixed martial arts organization ("MMA") that offers a premier series of MMA sporting events. The sponsorship will introduce the authentic experience and taste of Tequila CAZADORES to UFC adult fans (21+) around the world.

Handcrafted in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, the premier agave growing region, Tequila CAZADORES is an authentic 100% agave tequila deeply rooted in heritage. This makes it the best way to salute the authentic spirit of the UFC contenders.

About Tequila CAZADORES®

Tequila CAZADORES is the maker of the number-one premium tequila in the world(2) and the number-one Reposado Tequila in California(3). It is renowned as one of the most popular premium tequilas in Mexico. Tequila CAZADORES is made with 100 percent blue agave grown, harvested and distilled in the Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, recognized as the premier agave growing region in the world, resulting in a smoother, more flavorful taste. For additional information about Tequila CAZADORES please visit www.cazadores.com.

About Bacardi U.S.A., Inc.

Bacardi U.S.A., Inc. is the United States import, sales and marketing arm of one of the world's leading spirits and wine producers. The company boasts a portfolio of some of the most recognized and top-selling spirits brands in the United States including BACARDI® rum, the world's favorite and best-selling premium rum, as well as the world's most awarded premium rum; GREY GOOSE® vodka, the world-leader in super-premium vodka; DEWAR'S® Blended Scotch Whisky, the number-one selling blended Scotch whisky in the United States; BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® gin, the top-valued premium gin in the world; CAZADORES® blue agave tequila, the number-one premium tequila in the world; MARTINI® vermouth, the world-leader in vermouth; and other leading and emerging brands.

About The Ultimate Fighting Championship®

The Ultimate Fighting Championship® is the world's leading professional mixed martial arts organization and offers the premier series of MMA sports events. Owned and operated by Zuffa(TM), LLC, and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nev., UFC® produces over twelve live pay-per-view events annually that are distributed residentially through North American cable and satellite providers including iNDEMAND Networks, DIRECTV, DISH Network, TVN Entertainment, Bell ExpressVU, SaskTel Max(TM), Shaw Pay-Per-View, Viewers Choice, and WOWOW in Japan, and Premiere Combate and SporTV in Brazil, and via the Internet worldwide on Yahoo! Sports, and commercially through Joe Hand Promotions in the U.S. and Canadastar in Canada. In addition to its North American distribution, UFC programming is distributed in over 100 countries and territories throughout the world. For more information, or current UFC fight news, visit ufc.com or uk.ufc.com or ufcespanol.com.

    For additional information:
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    Melanie Klausner, Account Supervisor
    CORBIN-HILLMAN COMMUNICATIONS
    Melanie@corbinpr.com
    (646) 233-0453

    Joe Gerbino, Senior Manager, Corporate Communications & Public Relations
    BACARDI U.S.A., INC.
    jgerbino@bacardi.com
    (786) 264-8421

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®2009 CAZADORES IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK AND THE DEER DEVICE IS A TRADEMARK. IMPORTED BY TEQUILA CAZADORES U.S.A., SEAL BEACH, CA. TEQUILAS - EACH 40% ALC. BY VOL.

Ultimate Fighting Championship®, Ultimate Fighting®, UFC®, The Ultimate Fighter®, Submission®, As Real As It Gets®, Zuffa(TM), The Octagon(TM) and the eight-sided competition mat and cage design are registered trademarks, trademarks, trade dress or service marks owned exclusively by Zuffa, LLC in the United States and other jurisdictions. All other marks referenced herein may be the property of Zuffa, LLC or other respective owners.

(1) 2007 International Wine & Spirit Record (IWSR)

(2) 2007 International Wine & Spirit Record (IWSR)

(3) 2009 The Nielsen Company

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The USA TODAY Wine Club, managed and operated by My Wines Direct, announced today the introduction of its new Winter Collection featuring the 2005 Hall "Napa River Ranch" Merlot. The USA TODAY Wine Club is a destination for USA TODAY readers and wine consumers to purchase and learn about wines from around the world. The Club features six bottles of wine each quarter for $69.99 plus $11.99 shipping. For easy shopping this holiday gift season, the Club has just introduced more Gift Club options, allowing the customer to purchase 2 or 4 shipments of the quarterly wine collections to be delivered to friends and family.

The USA TODAY Wine Club continues to feature USA TODAY reader tasting panels throughout the country selecting wines for the Club. The quarterly pack features wines sourced by experts and chosen by USA TODAY readers. Each wine is accompanied by tasting notes, interesting facts about the region and varietal plus a unique recipe to create a meal pairing.

The new featured wine, the 2005 Hall "Napa River Ranch" Merlot was an overwhelming winner in recent tasting panels. It is produced by Hall Wines, an international award-winning Napa Valley wine producer. Hall Wines was founded by Kathryn Hall, a former U.S. Ambassador to Austria, and her husband Craig Hall, an avid art collector and chairman and founder of Dallas-based Hall Financial Group. This rare vintage of Merlot is automatically included in the Winter Club Wine packs. It can also be purchased in the Wine Store of the Club by both club members and non-club members in 3 or 6 bottle quantities for themselves or holiday gifting. Wine Club members interested in stocking up on a wine they like will receive a 10% discount on purchases in the Wine Store. Consumers can join the USA TODAY Wine Club by visiting USATODAYWineClub.com or calling 1-877-WINE-414.

My Wines Direct operates and manages the USA TODAY Wine Club and USATODAYWineClub.com and provides wine-focused content. The site provides USATODAY.com readers and wine consumers with helpful information they can use to make more informed wine purchasing decisions.

My Wines Direct is a leader in bringing great wine at great values directly to the consumer. For more than five years, they have used a combination of experts and consumers to screen and select wines, providing wine lovers and gift givers a fully approved winning selection of wines, ranging from $8-$25. This segment of the business is growing at double digit rates, with the consumer spending less, staying home more and appreciating a greater variety and value of wines.

SOURCE The USA TODAY Wine Club

SALT Branding, an integrated brand consultancy, announced the launch of KLAASP - a unique wine accessory, that protects fine and valuable stemware from breakages, so wine enthusiasts can fully enjoy their wine experience, without any worry. SALT developed the KLAASP brand from strategy to launch, establishing a strong, impactful solution that will support the long-term growth of the business.

KLAASP provides a simple solution to a common problem: broken wine glasses. However, launching a consumer product from the ground up in these tough economic times requires innovation. SALT created a complete branding solution that clearly defined the value of KLAASP and included brand strategy, naming, identity design, packaging, web site design and communications collateral.

"SALT understands the branding challenges and complexities prevalent within a start-up environment," said Joe Vanek, Founder, KLAASP. "With its fresh perspective and elegant design aesthetic, SALT is helping us bring our business strategy to life -creatively. SALT will continue to be an integral partner as we work to establish KLAASP as the ultimate wine drinker's accessory."

Developed by two wine-loving entrepreneurs, KLAASP is made from durable, coated steel wire, much like the racks inside a dishwasher. A flexible rubberized neckpiece clips the stem in place, stabilizing the glass upright in an inverted position, to ensure the glass drains and dries spot-free. The bowl of the glass rests on a contoured, weighted base, keeping it from shifting or toppling over in the dishwasher.

"The launch of KLAASP is a perfect example of how entrepreneurialism and innovation are still alive and flourishing during a recession," said Paul Parkin, Co-Founder of SALT Branding. "Early-stage companies such as KLAASP really need to establish a clear, long-term strategy to guide the development of their business, maximize their marketing investment and create visually impactful communications."

More information about KLAASP is available at www.klaasp.com

About SALT Branding

Founded in 2001, SALT is an integrated brand consultancy that helps leading Fortune 500 and start-up companies achieve their business objectives. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, SALT is comprised of a senior team of creative strategists and strategic creatives that combine left-brain logic with right-brain creativity to create, manage and grow leading brands that drive business results. SALT provides six core services--brand strategy, naming, design, communications, interactive and culture -- for clients that include AT&T, Coca-Cola, Disney, Johnson & Johnson and Microsoft.

For more information, please visit www.saltbranding.com.

SOURCE SALT Branding

Tasting Table, the free daily epicurean email, will launch its "NY Specials" edition this January. This new weekly email will offer subscribers special access to the city's tastiest food-centric happenings, from delicious deals to exclusive tables at restaurant openings.

Beyond just discounts, NY Specials will also connect readers to Tasting Table-approved restaurants, bars, wine shops and markets through private dinners, specialty menu offerings and highly coveted reservations.

"In the year since we launched, we've learned that our readers are not only hungry for dining recommendations and culinary expertise, but they're also eager to share Tasting Table's relationships with our city's outstanding hospitality scene," says Tasting Table CEO Geoff Bartakovics. "Where our daily New York edition covers the best of the city's food and drink, our weekly NY Specials email will provide that unique access to experience those establishments."

The inaugural NY Specials email is set to launch in January 2010. Tasting Table readers can sign up now at http://TastingTable.com/NYspecials.

ABOUT TASTING TABLE:

Tasting Table (http://tastingtable.com) is the free daily email about the very best of eating and drinking culture across the country. Each day, subscribers receive one delicious discovery, covering a range of epicurean topics including dining, wine, cocktails, personalities and food travel. Tasting Table stands out for its unique approach to editorial coverage: Every recommendation is based on first-hand research not blog posts or press releases and is delivered to readers in a smart, lively voice.

http://TastingTable.com

SOURCE Tasting Table

The USA TODAY Wine Club, managed and operated by My Wines Direct, announced today the introduction of its new Winter Collection featuring the 2005 Hall "Napa River Ranch" Merlot. The USA TODAY Wine Club is a destination for USA TODAY readers and wine consumers to purchase and learn about wines from around the world. The Club features six bottles of wine each quarter for $69.99 plus $11.99 shipping. For easy shopping this holiday gift season, the Club has just introduced more Gift Club options, allowing the customer to purchase 2 or 4 shipments of the quarterly wine collections to be delivered to friends and family.

The USA TODAY Wine Club continues to feature USA TODAY reader tasting panels throughout the country selecting wines for the Club. The quarterly pack features wines sourced by experts and chosen by USA TODAY readers. Each wine is accompanied by tasting notes, interesting facts about the region and varietal plus a unique recipe to create a meal pairing.

The new featured wine, the 2005 Hall "Napa River Ranch" Merlot was an overwhelming winner in recent tasting panels. It is produced by Hall Wines, an international award-winning Napa Valley wine producer. Hall Wines was founded by Kathryn Hall, a former U.S. Ambassador to Austria, and her husband Craig Hall, an avid art collector and chairman and founder of Dallas-based Hall Financial Group. This rare vintage of Merlot is automatically included in the Winter Club Wine packs. It can also be purchased in the Wine Store of the Club by both club members and non-club members in 3 or 6 bottle quantities for themselves or holiday gifting. Wine Club members interested in stocking up on a wine they like will receive a 10% discount on purchases in the Wine Store. Consumers can join the USA TODAY Wine Club by visiting USATODAYWineClub.com or calling 1-877-WINE-414.

My Wines Direct operates and manages the USA TODAY Wine Club and USATODAYWineClub.com and provides wine-focused content. The site provides USATODAY.com readers and wine consumers with helpful information they can use to make more informed wine purchasing decisions.

My Wines Direct is a leader in bringing great wine at great values directly to the consumer. For more than five years, they have used a combination of experts and consumers to screen and select wines, providing wine lovers and gift givers a fully approved winning selection of wines, ranging from $8-$25. This segment of the business is growing at double digit rates, with the consumer spending less, staying home more and appreciating a greater variety and value of wines.

SOURCE The USA TODAY Wine Club

At the San Francisco headquarters of the Wine Institute, alcohol industry watchdog Marin Institute today released a report titled, The Myth of the Family Winery: Global Corporations Behind California Wine. Marin Institute symbolically renamed the trade association as "Big Alcohol Institute," citing the integration of California wine interests with multinational beer and spirits corporations.

"The Wine Institute calls itself the 'voice of California wine,' but it's a tool of global beer and spirits corporations, who oppose public health policies such as charging for alcohol harm," stated Bruce Lee Livingston, executive director of Marin Institute. "Since multinational conglomerates such as Diageo, Constellation Brands, and Brown-Forman call the shots, we think the Wine Institute should be called the 'Big Alcohol Institute.'"

Marin Institute's new report dispels the industry-promoted image of mom-and-pop wineries in California. It questions the bucolic narrative by exposing how nearly all leading wine producers in California have become global or are owned by global beer and spirit corporations.

"Looking past the industry-spun myth of family-grown wine from Napa and Sonoma, you see shared ownership and interest with Diageo spirits, Foster's beer of Australia, and MillerCoors controlled from London," said Sarah Mart, research and policy manager at Marin Institute and principal author of the report.

The report details how global alcohol giants promote the California winery storyline while steadily working to deregulate alcohol nationwide. Big Alcohol exploits California wine imagery by exerting undue influence on the political process, including massive lobbying against federal and state alcohol taxes and fee increases to balance budgets and reduce over-consumption.

The wine industry spent more than a million dollars lobbying lawmakers in California in 2008, with the major funders being London-based Diageo and Kentucky-based Brown-Forman. "Big Alcohol uses the myth of family wineries, along with vast amounts of political funding, to defeat critical public health policies in California and nationwide," added Livingston.

Download and read the complete report at MarinInstitute.org

CONTACT: Michael Scippa +1-415-257-2490, or Jorge Castillo +1-415-257-2488

SOURCE Marin Institute

Tough Enough To Wear Pink(TM) (TETWP), the grassroots cowboy campaign to fight breast cancer, celebrated its fifth anniversary at the signature Tough Enough To Wear Pink Night at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (Wrangler NFR) in Las Vegas. While pink is not typically associated with rough-and-tumble rodeo cowboys, the support of the western industry and rodeo fans was unmistakable as the sold-out crowd sported pink shirts, hats, bracelets and more.

Through the combined efforts of hundreds of volunteers and regional rodeos across the U.S. and Canada, TETWP has raised $7.5 million since its inception in 2004. The money raised benefits local breast cancer charities and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, which funds breast cancer research projects internationally.

Tough Enough To Wear Pink was created five years ago in 2004 when entrepreneur Terry Wheatley teamed up with former director of special events at Wrangler, Karl Stressman (now commissioner of the Professional Rodeo Cowboy's Association) and issued a challenge: wear the color pink during competition at the Wrangler NFR. The idea was to bring attention to the need for breast cancer early detection and a cure. The industry rose to the challenge as cowboys filled the arena with the symbolic color. Inspired rodeo fans began asking how they could put on TETWP events at their own hometown rodeos, and the grassroots fundraising took off, one rodeo at a time.

The program is sponsored by Wrangler and Terry, Katie and Lacey Wheatley help rodeos and other non-rodeo organizations create the pink-themed fundraisers across the country.

A California businesswoman who owns and operates Canopy Management, the Napa Valley wine company she started in 2008, Terry remains passionately involved in the cause. One of her wines, Purple Cowboy, has been designated the official wine of TETWP, with a buck donated for every case sold up to $50,000.

"As founder of both TETWP and a wine company, I wanted to find a way that my company could help support the cause. We are donating a dollar a case and supporting TETWP events with wine whenever we can," said Wheatley, a breast cancer survivor who is also a rodeo wife and mom.

Purple Cowboy wines include Tenacious Red, a Cabernet/Merlot blend and Night Rider Merlot, both from the cowboy wine country appellation of Paso Robles. The wines are featured at Las Vegas resorts and casinos, and poured at a number of Wrangler National Final Rodeo events, including the George Strait Golf Tournament and the annual ProRodeo Women's Luncheon.

Visit www.purplecowboy.com to find out more about Purple Cowboy wines and check the blog for Larry Mahan's very own cowboy chili recipe. Purple Cowboy wines are available nationally where wine is sold and at www.winesisterhood.com.

About Tough Enough To Wear Pink(TM) (TETWP(TM)) TETWP was created by entrepreneur and breast cancer survivor Terry Wheatley to bring the sport of professional rodeo and the western community together to rally against breast cancer. Since its inception in 2004, TETWP has empowered rodeos in the U.S. and Canada to focus attention on the need for a cure. To date, the campaign has raised $7.5 million for breast cancer charities, much of which stays right in the community. The grassroots movement has inspired other sports communities to mount their own TETWP campaigns, spreading a message of hope and support that reaches beyond the rodeo arena to competitors, families and fans across America. For more information on how to help, visit www.toughenoughtowearpink.com.

About Wrangler®

Wrangler is proud to be the title sponsor of the TETWP(TM) campaign. Wrangler Western Wear is available at over 2,500 western specialty, mid-tier and workwear stores nationwide that provide quality men's and women's apparel and accessories. For more information regarding the Wrangler family of products or to locate the Wrangler retailer nearest you, visit www.wrangler.com or call 1.888.784.8571.

About VF

VF Corporation is a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel with more than 30 brands, including Wrangler®, The North Face®, Lee®, Vans®, Nautica®, 7 For All Mankind®, Eagle Creek®, Eastpak®, Ella Moss®, JanSport®, lucy®, John Varvatos®, Kipling®, Majestic®, Napapijri®, Red Kap®, Reef®, Riders® and Splendid®.

VF Corporation's press releases, annual report and other information can be accessed through the Company's home page, www.vfc.com.

About Wine Sisterhood(TM)

Sisterhood is powerful! The Wine Sisterhood is the world's first wine company to connect female consumers with the creation of new wines through an innovative, interactive, online community. Members of the Wine Sisterhood help guide brand development and engage directly in the process by participating in surveys and opinion polls and sharing their opinions and insights. The result is an evolving, award-winning portfolio of wines with unique personalities, packaging, quality and value, including PromisQous, Monogamy, Middle Sister, Good Daughter, Purple Cowboy, Deep Purple, Little Chica, Kate and Cassie and Coco di Papa. All Wine Sisterhood wines are available at fine retailers nationally and at www.winesisterhood.com.

*For campaign information contact Katie Wheatley at katie@toughenoughtowearpink.com.

*For images or interview requests contact Jenny Dubberly at 919.277.1161 or jdubberly@fwv-us.com.

*Contact: Terry Wheatley (866) 910-PINK

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Patron Spirits, creators of the world's finest ultrapremium line of luxury spirits, has launched a comprehensive and complete guidebook for holiday entertaining, housed on the brand's popular interactive online community, the Patron Social Club (www.patronsocialclub.com).

After joining the Patron Social Club, members have access to custom-created text and video content on all things holiday-related, from holiday party tips and suggestions, to food and cocktail recipes, to gift ideas, to exciting high-value giveaways and sweepstakes. The site is refreshed weekly with new content, created specifically for Social Club members, from well-known media partners such as DailyCandy, Thrillist, Uncrate, UrbanDaddy, ASmallWorld, Flavorpill, TasteSpotting, and Tasting Table. Articles, anecdotes, tips, and ideas are from a combination of user-generated content and editorial features via these leading online properties.

"The Patron Social Club is more than simply a brand or corporate website. Our goal was to develop a trusted media channel to continually share credible and original content that's engaging and relevant to Patron consumers," says Jennifer Long, Patron's brand director. "With the help of our media partners, we're curating exclusive and compelling custom content that our loyal Patron drinkers will hopefully find useful and interesting. Specifically for the holiday season, we're largely focusing on how consumers can have a great holiday by entertaining family and friends at home, a growing trend that will certainly be popular this month."

Holiday-related content currently on the Patron Social Club includes a partnership with DailyCandy that invites readers to share how they throw the perfect holiday party (complete with photos of their party space), holiday party tips from ASmallWorld, a holiday recipe collaboration with TasteSpotting, ideas from UrbanDaddy on finding perfect bars and restaurants for the holidays, and a holiday sweepstakes offer from Flavorpill.

Also, Patron and Tasting Table have created an exciting "Holiday Spirit Awards" initiative, a nationwide search for epicureans who are finding tasty ways to get into a merrier mood. Winning entries will be eligible for dozens of prizes for outfitting a home bar - from bar kits to unique cocktail glasses.

The site also includes holiday gift suggestions from partners such as Thrillist and Uncrate, in support of Patron's national holiday "Eliminate Regifting" campaign.

"We launched our 'Eliminate Regifting' initiative to remind people that when they give the gift of Patron tequila, it's sure to be a present that won't be regifted," says Long. "Thanks to our Social Club partners, we also have some great recommendations for other must-have gifts this year, too."

Visitors to the Patron Social Club can also find easy-to-prepare holiday cocktail recipes and listings for Patron events around the country. The site also includes a unique feature where users can key in the handwritten number found on every bottle of Patron tequila to identify the date when that bottle was distilled and even discover the actual coordinates of the agave field in Jalisco, Mexico, where the agave was harvested for that particular bottle.

"For people who enjoy Patron tequila, the Patron Social Club is definitely the place to discover information and ideas that can't be found anywhere else," adds Long. "Just by logging on and becoming a member, there's so much to do, so much to learn, and so much to be a part of."

The Patron Social Club is supported by print and online advertising directing visitors to the site, and via promotions and links from the Club's media partners. Patron Social Club membership is free and open to anyone of legal drinking age, simply by logging on to www.patronsocialclub.com.

Simply Perfect in every way, Patron tequila is an ultra-premium luxury white spirit that's delicious on the rocks, and mixes flawlessly into most any cocktail. From the highest-quality Weber Blue agave plants grown in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, to the centuries-old distillation process, to the signed, handcrafted glass bottles, Patron is produced with unparalleled attention to detail. Imported and marketed by The Patron Spirits Company, brands in the portfolio consist of Gran Patron Burdeos, Gran Patron Platinum, Patron Silver, Patron Reposado, Patron Anejo, Patron XO Cafe (tequila and coffee liqueur), and Patron Citronge (extra-fine orange liqueur), as well as Pyrat Caribbean rums, and Ultimat ultra-premium vodka. For more information, please visit www.patronspirits.com.

SOURCE Patron

Wolfgang Puck's new Culinary Iced Coffee(TM) isn't just organic, low calorie and delicious, it's the main ingredient in Wolfgang Puck's newest holiday concoction, "The Wolf." It's an iced mocha twist on a traditional Irish coffee and is a low-calorie alternative to the traditional holiday eggnog.

"I've created The Wolf to serve as a West Coast version of eggnog," said Wolfgang Puck. "It's creamy and satisfying, and is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays and ring in the New Year at home, at an office party, during a night on the town, or anywhere! It has a beautiful coffee aroma, a little bit of sweetness, and shaken up with these ingredients . . . perfection."

The Wolf calls for 4 ounces Wolfgang Puck Double Blend Mocha Iced Coffee, 1 1/2 ounces Jameson Whisky and 1/4 ounce Tia Maria, then shake and strain into a cold martini glass. For a little extra holiday cheer, add a dollop of whipped cream and sprig of mint.

For ideas on additional great holiday drinks, or more information on Wolfgang Puck Culinary Iced Coffees(TM), visit www.WolfgangPuckIcedCoffee.com, or for information on Wolfgang Puck, visit www.wolfgangpuck.com.

Wolfgang Puck Culinary Iced Coffee is exclusively licensed by Woodway Beverage Partners, LLC. For more information regarding this product, please contact: Craig Lieberman, President Woodway Beverage Partners, LLC, 4265 San Felipe, Suite 1100, Houston, TX 77027, clieberman@att.net, 713-334-2121.

SOURCE Woodway Beverage Partners, LLC

When researchers go looking for trends that might explain the nation's obesity epidemic, most agree that Americans have a "drinking problem." Alcohol, soda, and specialty coffee drinks are making significant impacts on our daily calorie count. The worst part? We don't realize it.

A recent study of the weight of 810 adults carried out over an 18-month period shows what many doctors and dietitians have been saying for years: Americans are indeed sipping their way to fat. Liquid calories accounted for an average of 356 calories per day. Sugar-sweetened beverages accounted for 37% of all liquid calories consumed.

The study's authors, along with others, speculate that calories consumed from liquid sources have poor satiety properties. Unlike solid food consumption, a soda doesn't make you feel full - nor does a coffee, beer, or cocktail.

"We tend to think that liquid calories don't count," said bariatric physician Caroline Cederquist, M.D. "Just because you aren't chewing it doesn't mean you aren't consuming it."

While light has been shed recently on the calories and sugar content of many coffee drinks, they are still popular at major chains. "Would you ever wake up in the morning and have a milkshake on your way to work?" Dr. Cederquist asked. "Probably not. But the fat, caloric, and sugar content in many coffee drinks is comparable to what is found in a milkshake. And we're drinking these daily."

The same can be said for the cocktails favored by many. "The calorie content of a margarita is comparable to that of a Big Mac," Dr. Cederquist said. "You certainly wouldn't order three Big Macs in one night, yet many bar-goers will return to the bar for margarita numbers two, three, and four."

Dr. Cederquist suggests keeping an honest food journal for a week and including all liquid calories consumed as well. "Just being aware of everything you eat and drink will have a positive impact on your health."

In addition to running her Florida-based practice, Dr. Cederquist is also the creator of national diet delivery company Bistro MD. The company delivers gourmet diet food and snacks directly to customers' homes. Bistro MD clients are encouraged to drink water, tea, or diet soda with their meals.

Bistro MD's chief operating officer Dick Bruno explained that the holidays are a good time to practice control. "A diet delivery plan makes eating right effortless. For those trying to manage their weight on their own, awareness is key."

Keep a food journal, look up calorie and sugar content of your favorite beverages, and be aware of what you're sipping.

"When you gain consciousness, you often lose weight," Dr. Cederquist said. "Knowledge is a very effective weight loss solution."

Caroline Cederquist, M.D. is board certified in family medicine and bariatrics. Bistro MD serves as the culmination of her expertise in the medical specialty of weight management. For more information, visit http://www.BistroMD.com.

Press Contact:

Carly Hallam
239-514-0700

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SOURCE Bistro MD

Looking for the perfect place to mix great food, a great glass of wine and a great pair of jeans? Visit www.DiningInDenim.com as it launches a whole new focus on casual upscale travel and dining.

"Consumers no longer want to sacrifice experience, taste or quality in exchange for comfort," said Michelle Galligan, President and CEO. "DiningInDenim.com offers the consumer a resource for identifying these restaurants both in their own community and while traveling."

Quickly sweeping the nation, DiningInDenim.com features recommended venues in Columbus, Chicago, Dallas and Las Vegas, with 26 more cities scheduled to come online in 2010, including expansion into Europe. With local travel information including transportation, attractions, lodging and amenities, DiningInDenim.com is a one stop shop for the busy traveler.

Unlike other sites, restaurants are included by invitation, and information comes from editorial content versus the popular user review format. The process for restaurant inclusion is substantial. Each venue is personally reviewed by the Dining In Denim team. If a restaurant is chosen for inclusion, there is no charge to them. This quality control delivers a consistent experience for the consumer and credibility for the brand.

A seasoned traveler herself, Michelle Galligan and her husband Tom have traveled the world and experienced first-hand the evolution from formal to lifestyle dining. They created DiningInDenim.com for travelers like themselves with discriminating taste and casual style. Visit www.DiningInDenim.com.

For more information, contact:
Jill Rainey, Client Solution Innovations
614-372-7400

SOURCE DiningInDenim.com

- Muntons PLC, maltsters and malted ingredients manufacturers based in Stowmarket Suffolk, United Kingdom, with a North American office in Seattle, Washington, has announced it is to establish a state-of-the-art Centre for Excellence on the site of its factory in Stowmarket, UK. The 500,000 pounds Sterling facility ($828,400 US), which is being built from scratch, will become a focus for innovation and new product development as part of efforts by Muntons to enhance and increase the range of services it offers food manufacturers.

The new Centre for Excellence will house a New Product Development (NPD) kitchen, a sensory testing room, a bakery, and a micro-brewery and winery, enabling Muntons and its customers to work more closely together on developing new product concepts and improving existing ones. Due to open in January 2010, the centre will reduce the cost of NPD and cut the time required to bring new and improved products to market.

Jonathan Pritchard, Muntons' Technical Sales Support Manager, said: "The Centre for Excellence will greatly improve our customer service by enabling us to respond more proactively to product enquiries than is currently possible. We will be able to produce development samples internally at lab scale, rather than relying on third party or full-scale plant trials, which means we can cut the cost and turnaround time of NPD projects significantly. Put simply, our new Centre for Excellence will give us much greater control of the NPD process."

The difficult economic environment had not deterred Muntons from building the Centre for Excellence, he added. "This investment will ensure we and our customers are in the best position to identify the benefits that malted ingredients can bring, and improve our understanding of the potential applications of these ingredients. Yes, it is costing us a lot of money in times where many other malt producers are primarily thinking about how to cut costs. But this is a long term investment that will allow us to continue to innovate in a progressive way.

"Ultimately, the new Muntons Centre for Excellence will give us a much better understanding of how our malt and malted ingredients can help our customers to make healthier products, better products and products that can improve their profitability."

About Muntons PLC

Founded 80 years ago, Stowmarket-based Muntons produces a range of malt products and malted ingredients for sale at retail and for use by food and beverage manufacturers. Major users of malted ingredients include: brewers, distillers, bakers and breakfast cereal manufacturers. Please visit www.muntons.com.

SOURCE Muntons PLC

Kendall-Jackson Winery today sent a check for $20,000 to The V Foundation for Cancer Research, concluding its five-month-long, online auction of items donated by winery owner and co-founder Jess Jackson, from champion racehorse Rachel Alexandra's historic 2009 racing season. New items were introduced from June through October.

The highest-earning single item was the final lot: a visit with Rachel Alexandra at her New Orleans Fairgrounds training course this January. The prize, which includes airfare and hotel accommodations for two, was purchased for $6,500 by Everything's Cricket Racing of New York.

"We are very grateful to the people at Kendall-Jackson and to that amazing horse Rachel Alexandra, whose popularity helped fuel this fundraiser," said Sherrie Mazur of The V Foundation. "Since our organization was founded in the name of Coach Valvano, it is especially fitting that this donation comes from the world of athletics."

Other items purchased at www.kj.com during the auction included the halter worn by Rachel Alexandra prior to her Preakness Stakes victory workouts, the blue-and-white, # 3 saddle towel, worn during her 19-length, runaway victory in the Mother Goose Stakes, jockey goggles worn by Calvin Borel, during Rachel Alexandra's Haskell Stakes victory, an autographed racing crop used by Calvin Borel in Rachel Alexandra's to victory in the Woodward Stakes--her third of three wins over the colts in her historic 2009 campaign.

"This is a rare opportunity for us to use the notoriety of this amazing athlete, her appeal to both men and women, to raise money to fight a disease that steals from us all," said Jackson. "If we can turn Rachel Alexandra's accomplishments on the track into a weapon against cancer and into an inspiration for others, then that will be her greatest achievement."

Rachel Alexandra became the first filly to win the Preakness since 1924, beating a field of world-class colts, including Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird. In her undefeated 2009 campaign, she won eight races in six different states--three of those races against Grade 1 colts--and set track and margin of victory records in the process.

The V Foundation for Cancer Research was founded by ESPN and Jim Valvano in 1993. Since that time V Foundation has raised more than $80 million and has awarded cancer research grants in 38 states and the District of Columbia. Researchers have developed their laboratories and taken their science from the labs to the clinics with the help of funds raised by The V Foundation.

SOURCE Jackson Family Wines

When researchers go looking for trends that might explain the nation's obesity epidemic, most agree that Americans have a "drinking problem." Alcohol, soda, and specialty coffee drinks are making significant impacts on our daily calorie count. The worst part? We don't realize it.

A recent study of the weight of 810 adults carried out over an 18-month period shows what many doctors and dietitians have been saying for years: Americans are indeed sipping their way to fat. Liquid calories accounted for an average of 356 calories per day. Sugar-sweetened beverages accounted for 37% of all liquid calories consumed.

The study's authors, along with others, speculate that calories consumed from liquid sources have poor satiety properties. Unlike solid food consumption, a soda doesn't make you feel full - nor does a coffee, beer, or cocktail.

"We tend to think that liquid calories don't count," said bariatric physician Caroline Cederquist, M.D. "Just because you aren't chewing it doesn't mean you aren't consuming it."

While light has been shed recently on the calories and sugar content of many coffee drinks, they are still popular at major chains. "Would you ever wake up in the morning and have a milkshake on your way to work?" Dr. Cederquist asked. "Probably not. But the fat, caloric, and sugar content in many coffee drinks is comparable to what is found in a milkshake. And we're drinking these daily."

The same can be said for the cocktails favored by many. "The calorie content of a margarita is comparable to that of a Big Mac," Dr. Cederquist said. "You certainly wouldn't order three Big Macs in one night, yet many bar-goers will return to the bar for margarita numbers two, three, and four."

Dr. Cederquist suggests keeping an honest food journal for a week and including all liquid calories consumed as well. "Just being aware of everything you eat and drink will have a positive impact on your health."

In addition to running her Florida-based practice, Dr. Cederquist is also the creator of national diet delivery company Bistro MD. The company delivers gourmet diet food and snacks directly to customers' homes. Bistro MD clients are encouraged to drink water, tea, or diet soda with their meals.

Bistro MD's chief operating officer Dick Bruno explained that the holidays are a good time to practice control. "A diet delivery plan makes eating right effortless. For those trying to manage their weight on their own, awareness is key."

Keep a food journal, look up calorie and sugar content of your favorite beverages, and be aware of what you're sipping.

"When you gain consciousness, you often lose weight," Dr. Cederquist said. "Knowledge is a very effective weight loss solution."

Caroline Cederquist, M.D. is board certified in family medicine and bariatrics. Bistro MD serves as the culmination of her expertise in the medical specialty of weight management. For more information, visit http://www.BistroMD.com.

Press Contact:

Carly Hallam
239-514-0700

This release was issued through eReleases(TM). For more information, visit http://www.ereleases.com.

SOURCE Bistro MD

After a happy hour with friends at her home a few years ago, Deby Cowdin woke up to find numerous wine bottles on her porch.

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"I can't leave these out here," she said to a friend. "But I can't throw them away."

"You're an artist," her friend replied jokingly. "Why don't you figure out something to do with them?"

A light bulb went off in Cowdin's head. From that off-handed comment sprang From the Blue Bag, Cowdin's three-year-old company that reheats wine bottles she picks up from local restaurants and fashions into food trays and other items. Since its founding, her company has diverted 10 tons of glass from landfills.

Cowdin's passion for an environmentally friendly business was attractive to the Civic Innovation Lab, which recently awarded Cowdin $30,000. The funding allowed them to move into a new building in Cleveland at the corner of West 114th and Berea Road. Cowdin and her husband had operated From the Blue Bag out of their home. With a bigger space, they are able to double their production capacity, now with the ability to have seven energy-efficient kilns operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Cowdin also received a $22,000 low interest loan and $3,000 grant from the City of Cleveland.

"Deby is our definition of a social entrepreneur," says Jennifer Thomas, director of the Lab. "She identified the problem of glass waste, and came up with a creative solution that has a revenue stream attached to it. We look forward to supporting her while the business grows."

To get her supplies, Cowdin gives big 55-gallon barrels to local restaurants for them to hold the bottles before her weekly pick-up. Restaurants who participate in the "recycling" program get free advertisements on her website showing their dedication to a cleaner environment.

With a background in retail, Cowdin looks for ways to improve her customers' experience, as well as reduce her company's carbon footprint. Take shipping costs, for example. Packaging costs are high to ship glass so Cowdin decided early on to reuse packing materials, thereby cutting costs for her customers and keeping those materials out of the landfill.

"Entrepreneurs can't be created - it's in your blood," Cowdin said. "It's a passion, a drive that you have. You can't be fulfilled as a person until you fulfill your passion."

Her fierce entrepreneurial spirit has propelled From the Blue Bag's phenomenal growth over the past year, Cowdin said, an amazing feat considering the reach and severity of the recession. The move to the new building is just in time for the holiday rush. Cowdin's items currently sell in 23 states and 200 stores.

But Cowdin said it isn't luck. "People are still willing to buy a good quality American-made product for a good price."

Cowdin said her goals for the company are to continue to give back and "put Cleveland on the map."

"I'm proud to bring the money back here," she said.

Visit fromthebluebag.com for more information.

SOURCE Civic Innovation Lab

Tequila CAZADORES®, the number-one premium tequila in the world(1) and Official Spirits Sponsor of the Ultimate Fighting Championship® ("UFC®"), recognizes one UFC fighter each month with the Tequila CAZADORES Authentic Spirit Award. The fighter embodies the core values of the brand demonstrating an authentic spirit in heart, mind, body, and action.

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The ninth recipient of the Tequila CAZADORES Authentic Spirit Award truly embodies the award in every aspect. Heavyweight fighter, Frank Mir will proudly accept this award at UFC 107 in Memphis, Tenn.

Born into a mixed martial arts family, Mir has studied multiple principles of the sport, perfecting various art forms throughout his life. After a near career-ending motorcycle accident in 2004, Mir continued to show he has the heart of a champion. Never giving up hope, Mir dedicated himself to making a comeback. Mir is a two-time former UFC Heavyweight Champion, who hopes to reclaim the UFC Heavyweight Title.

Frank Mir showcases his dedication through his performance both inside the Octagon(TM) and out, which include his charitable endeavors. Raising four kids with his wife Jennifer, Mir understands the importance of a strong family foundation. He has become an avid supporter of St. Jude's Ranch for Children, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to serve all abused, abandoned and neglected children and families, creating new chances, new choices and new hope in a safe, homelike environment. He actively contributes his time and energy to raise awareness to break the cycle of child abuse and provides help, hope and support to children and families of abuse. As winner of the Authentic Spirit Awards, Tequila CAZADORES will present Mir with an Authentic Spirit Award plaque and $1,000 donation made in his name to St. Jude's Ranch for Children in Nevada.

"As the ninth winner in this exciting program, Frank Mir has demonstrated how being passionate, dedicated and courageous can incite inspiration and hope in others," said Ariel Meyer, vice president and brand managing director, Tequila CAZADORES. "This reflects the core beliefs of our brand and demonstrates the success of both the program and sponsorship."

The Authentic Spirit Award is an honor that is presented to the UFC fighter who best exemplifies one of the following qualities: social responsibility, commitment to the MMA art form, or good sportsmanship. Each month the winning fighter will be presented with a plaque and a $1,000 check from Tequila CAZADORES to the fighter's charity of choice. These monthly awards will culminate with a larger award presented to the fighter who best exemplifies all the qualities over the course of the year. A $10,000 check from Tequila CAZADORES will be presented to this winner with the full proceeds benefiting the fighter's charity of choice.

Tequila CAZADORES is the Official Spirit Sponsor of the Ultimate Fighting Championship® ("UFC®") through March 2010. UFC is the world's leading professional mixed martial arts organization ("MMA") that offers a premier series of MMA sporting events. The sponsorship will introduce the authentic experience and taste of Tequila CAZADORES to UFC adult fans (21+) around the world.

Handcrafted in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, the premier agave growing region, Tequila CAZADORES is an authentic 100% agave tequila deeply rooted in heritage. This makes it the best way to salute the authentic spirit of the UFC contenders.

About Tequila CAZADORES®

Tequila CAZADORES is the maker of the number-one premium tequila in the world(2) and the number-one Reposado Tequila in California(3). It is renowned as one of the most popular premium tequilas in Mexico. Tequila CAZADORES is made with 100 percent blue agave grown, harvested and distilled in the Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, recognized as the premier agave growing region in the world, resulting in a smoother, more flavorful taste. For additional information about Tequila CAZADORES please visit www.cazadores.com.

About Bacardi U.S.A., Inc.

Bacardi U.S.A., Inc. is the United States import, sales and marketing arm of one of the world's leading spirits and wine producers. The company boasts a portfolio of some of the most recognized and top-selling spirits brands in the United States including BACARDI® rum, the world's favorite and best-selling premium rum, as well as the world's most awarded premium rum; GREY GOOSE® vodka, the world-leader in super-premium vodka; DEWAR'S® Blended Scotch Whisky, the number-one selling blended Scotch whisky in the United States; BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® gin, the top-valued premium gin in the world; CAZADORES® blue agave tequila, the number-one premium tequila in the world; MARTINI® vermouth, the world-leader in vermouth; and other leading and emerging brands.

About The Ultimate Fighting Championship®

The Ultimate Fighting Championship® is the world's leading professional mixed martial arts organization and offers the premier series of MMA sports events. Owned and operated by Zuffa(TM), LLC, and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nev., UFC® produces over twelve live pay-per-view events annually that are distributed residentially through North American cable and satellite providers including iNDEMAND Networks, DIRECTV, DISH Network, TVN Entertainment, Bell ExpressVU, SaskTel Max(TM), Shaw Pay-Per-View, Viewers Choice, and WOWOW in Japan, and Premiere Combate and SporTV in Brazil, and via the Internet worldwide on Yahoo! Sports, and commercially through Joe Hand Promotions in the U.S. and Canadastar in Canada. In addition to its North American distribution, UFC programming is distributed in over 100 countries and territories throughout the world. For more information, or current UFC fight news, visit ufc.com or uk.ufc.com or ufcespanol.com.

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    BACARDI U.S.A., INC.
    jgerbino@bacardi.com
    (786) 264-8421

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Ultimate Fighting Championship®, Ultimate Fighting®, UFC®, The Ultimate Fighter®, Submission®, As Real As It Gets®, Zuffa(TM), The Octagon(TM) and the eight-sided competition mat and cage design are registered trademarks, trademarks, trade dress or service marks owned exclusively by Zuffa, LLC in the United States and other jurisdictions. All other marks referenced herein may be the property of Zuffa, LLC or other respective owners.

(1) 2007 International Wine & Spirit Record (IWSR)

(2) 2007 International Wine & Spirit Record (IWSR)

(3) 2009 The Nielsen Company

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Diageo (NYSE: DEO), the world's leading spirits, beer and wine company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter McDonough, currently President North America Innovation, to the role of President, Chief Marketing & Innovation Officer, effective January 1, 2010. In conjunction with this appointment, Diageo will be combining the Marketing and Innovation teams to ensure the company is best organized to deliver top-line growth ambitions. McDonough will report to Larry Schwartz, President, Diageo USA.

"Looking ahead, we believe that marketing and innovation will become even more vital to achieving our strong growth ambitions," said Ivan Menezes, President & CEO of Diageo North America. "We are confident that combining these teams under one leader will bring significant benefits to the North America business and foster a more holistic growth strategy between organic and innovation growth."

During his three years with Diageo, McDonough has led a step-change in the company's innovation program, delivering significant growth and profits to the total business. Prior to joining Diageo, Peter served in a variety of leadership roles within the consumer package goods industry in North America and Europe, including serving as Vice President of both European and North American Marketing for Gillette and Director of North American Marketing at Black & Decker Power Tools.

"Peter brings exceptional leadership and proven results to this important role," said Schwartz. "He is a remarkable leader, and we are confident he will help take our marketing and innovation agendas to the next level, resulting in even greater sustainable top-line growth for our brands."

As a result of this organizational change, Jon Potter will move out of his current role as Chief Marketing Officer, North America, and Diageo will work with him to explore future opportunities within the company.

"On behalf of Diageo's leadership team, we would sincerely like to thank Jon for his many contributions to Diageo North America," commented Schwartz. "Jon has made a significant impact - successfully upgrading many of our marketing programs to address the changing economic environment we face in the US marketplace."

About Diageo

Diageo (Dee-AH-Gee-O) is the world's leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, wines and beer categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Smirnoff, J&B, Baileys, Cuervo, Tanqueray, Captain Morgan, Crown Royal, Beaulieu Vineyard and Sterling Vineyards wines.

Diageo is a global company, trading in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE).

For more information about Diageo, its people, brands, and performance, visit us at Diageo.com. For our global resource that promotes responsible drinking through the sharing of best practice tools, information and initiatives, visit DRINKiQ.com.

Celebrating life, every day, everywhere.

SOURCE Diageo

- Muntons PLC, maltsters and malted ingredients manufacturers based in Stowmarket Suffolk, United Kingdom, with a North American office in Seattle, Washington, has announced it is to establish a state-of-the-art Centre for Excellence on the site of its factory in Stowmarket, UK. The 500,000 pounds Sterling facility ($828,400 US), which is being built from scratch, will become a focus for innovation and new product development as part of efforts by Muntons to enhance and increase the range of services it offers food manufacturers.

The new Centre for Excellence will house a New Product Development (NPD) kitchen, a sensory testing room, a bakery, and a micro-brewery and winery, enabling Muntons and its customers to work more closely together on developing new product concepts and improving existing ones. Due to open in January 2010, the centre will reduce the cost of NPD and cut the time required to bring new and improved products to market.

Jonathan Pritchard, Muntons' Technical Sales Support Manager, said: "The Centre for Excellence will greatly improve our customer service by enabling us to respond more proactively to product enquiries than is currently possible. We will be able to produce development samples internally at lab scale, rather than relying on third party or full-scale plant trials, which means we can cut the cost and turnaround time of NPD projects significantly. Put simply, our new Centre for Excellence will give us much greater control of the NPD process."

The difficult economic environment had not deterred Muntons from building the Centre for Excellence, he added. "This investment will ensure we and our customers are in the best position to identify the benefits that malted ingredients can bring, and improve our understanding of the potential applications of these ingredients. Yes, it is costing us a lot of money in times where many other malt producers are primarily thinking about how to cut costs. But this is a long term investment that will allow us to continue to innovate in a progressive way.

"Ultimately, the new Muntons Centre for Excellence will give us a much better understanding of how our malt and malted ingredients can help our customers to make healthier products, better products and products that can improve their profitability."

About Muntons PLC

Founded 80 years ago, Stowmarket-based Muntons produces a range of malt products and malted ingredients for sale at retail and for use by food and beverage manufacturers. Major users of malted ingredients include: brewers, distillers, bakers and breakfast cereal manufacturers. Please visit www.muntons.com.

SOURCE Muntons PLC

Bacardi U.S.A., Inc., the leading privately held spirits and wine company in the United States, today announced its agreement with Illva Saronno S.p.A. for exclusive U.S. distribution rights to TIA MARIA®, one of the leading coffee liqueur brands in the United States and one of the world's most legendary liqueur spirits.

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Illva Saronno acquired TIA MARIA in July 2009. With an intriguing history that can be traced back more than 300 years to the island of Jamaica, TIA MARIA is made from a superfine extract of Jamaican coffee and a selection of precious spices. The addition of TIA MARIA expands the Bacardi U.S.A. cordials and liqueurs portfolio to include TIA MARIA, DISARONNO®, BENEDICTINE®, B&B® and DRAMBUIE®.

"TIA MARIA is a natural extension of our cordials and liqueurs portfolio," said John Esposito, president and CEO, Bacardi U.S.A., Inc. "It establishes one of the strongest collections of cordials and liqueurs in the industry and we know the combined strength of these brands. Our knowledge of the category will enable us to create great value for our distributors, retailers and Illva Saronno."

"This builds on a long-standing relationship between Illva Saronno and Bacardi U.S.A. that dates back to 1998 when Bacardi U.S.A. began distributing DISARONNO in the United States," said Augusto Reina, CEO, Illva Saronno S.p.A. "Since that time, DISARONNO has grown more than 78 percent and we are excited about the potential for TIA MARIA to achieve similar success as the category continues to grow."

According to legend, the history of TIA MARIA began in the Caribbean in the 17th century, when Jamaica was in the midst of colonial wars. A young woman, owner of a plantation, was forced to flee her home with her chambermaid. In the chaos, her chambermaid just had the time to take her mistress's most treasured possessions - a pair of black pearl earrings and an old manuscript containing the secret recipe for the family liqueur. In gratitude and in memory of her faithful "Aunt" Maria, the young noblewoman named this dark liqueur "TIA MARIA."

Time passed and the recipe and legend were lost, until a prominent scientist and gourmet, Dr. Kenneth Leigh Evans, discovered the missing manuscript. Evans made it his mission to share the smooth and delicious liqueur with the world.

TIA MARIA is best enjoyed on its own, over ice, as an accompaniment to after dinner coffee, with cola or mixed in glamorous cocktails and alluring long drinks.

About Bacardi U.S.A., Inc.

Bacardi U.S.A., Inc. is the United States import, sales and marketing arm of one of the world's leading spirits and wine producers. The company boasts a portfolio of some of the most recognized and top-selling spirits brands in the United States including BACARDI® rum, the world's favorite and best-selling premium rum, as well as the world's most awarded premium rum; GREY GOOSE® vodka, the world-leader in super-premium vodka; DEWAR'S® Blended Scotch Whisky, the number-one selling blended Scotch whisky in the United States; BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® gin, the top-valued premium gin in the world; CAZADORES® blue agave tequila, the number-one premium tequila in the world; MARTINI® vermouth, the world-leader in vermouth; and other leading and emerging brands.

About Illva Saronno S.p.A.

The Illva Saronno Company is universally known for DISARONNO, the unmistakable liqueur with more than five hundreds years of history. This age-old tradition is one of the many reasons why DISARONNO is the world's best selling Italian Liqueur. DISARONNO is currently distributed in more than 160 countries around the globe.

With a portfolio that includes other leading and legendary labels - such as Artic, Zucca and Isolabella - Illva Saronno stands out for qualitative excellence, ability to anticipate new trends and interpret consumer tastes.

SOURCE Bacardi U.S.A., Inc.

(http://www.myprgenie.com) -- Drinks Americas Holdings, Ltd., (OTC Bulletin Board: DKAM) ("Drinks Americas" or the "Company) announced today that it has sold $150,000 of the Company's iconic brands to its partner, H. Pixel International Trade Ltd., in Israel. This revenue will be reported in the current third quarter ending January 2010 for Drinks Americas. In addition to this first order shipping immediately, the companies concluded the final contract amendments with H. Pixel in Israel that call for a guaranteed minimum of $175,000 in fees and payments annually for the next 15 years totaling approximately $3 million to Drinks Americas with the added potential for certain incremental bonuses for additional volumes or product additions. Drinks Americas has also received a $90,000 deposit against the next three years as a guarantee. Under the terms of the agreement, H. Pixel will pay for production, marketing and inventory apart from the annual guaranteed payment.

J. Patrick Kenny stated, "This transaction reflects our success in unlocking the value of our iconic trademark brands. We think we can replicate these types of transactions with our portfolio with various strategic partners. We are very excited about this specific sale which represents both sales revenue this quarter and a revenue stream of approximately $3 million in fees to Drinks Americas over the next 15 years."

About Drinks Americas Holdings, Ltd.

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 Olifant Vodka, Trump Super Premium Vodka and Willie Nelson's Old Whiskey River Bourbon, Rheingold Beer, Kid Rock's BADASS Beer and Aguila Tequila. The company also has a partnership with Universal Music's Interscope, Geffen, A&M Records to jointly develop and launch beverage products.

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.

For further information, please visit our website at www.drinksamericas.com.

Contact:

Charles Davidson
Drinks Americas, Inc.
203-762-7000
cdavidson@drinksamericas.com

Dan Schustack
CEOcast, Inc.
212-732-4300
dschustack@ceocast.com

To see press release go to http://myprgenie.com/3445

SOURCE Drinks Americas Holdings, Ltd.

At the San Francisco headquarters of the Wine Institute, alcohol industry watchdog Marin Institute today released a report titled, The Myth of the Family Winery: Global Corporations Behind California Wine. Marin Institute symbolically renamed the trade association as "Big Alcohol Institute," citing the integration of California wine interests with multinational beer and spirits corporations.

"The Wine Institute calls itself the 'voice of California wine,' but it's a tool of global beer and spirits corporations, who oppose public health policies such as charging for alcohol harm," stated Bruce Lee Livingston, executive director of Marin Institute. "Since multinational conglomerates such as Diageo, Constellation Brands, and Brown-Forman call the shots, we think the Wine Institute should be called the 'Big Alcohol Institute.'"

Marin Institute's new report dispels the industry-promoted image of mom-and-pop wineries in California. It questions the bucolic narrative by exposing how nearly all leading wine producers in California have become global or are owned by global beer and spirit corporations.

"Looking past the industry-spun myth of family-grown wine from Napa and Sonoma, you see shared ownership and interest with Diageo spirits, Foster's beer of Australia, and MillerCoors controlled from London," said Sarah Mart, research and policy manager at Marin Institute and principal author of the report.

The report details how global alcohol giants promote the California winery storyline while steadily working to deregulate alcohol nationwide. Big Alcohol exploits California wine imagery by exerting undue influence on the political process, including massive lobbying against federal and state alcohol taxes and fee increases to balance budgets and reduce over-consumption.

The wine industry spent more than a million dollars lobbying lawmakers in California in 2008, with the major funders being London-based Diageo and Kentucky-based Brown-Forman. "Big Alcohol uses the myth of family wineries, along with vast amounts of political funding, to defeat critical public health policies in California and nationwide," added Livingston.

Download and read the complete report at MarinInstitute.org

CONTACT: Michael Scippa +1-415-257-2490, or Jorge Castillo +1-415-257-2488

SOURCE Marin Institute

Patron Spirits, creators of the world's finest ultrapremium line of luxury spirits, has launched a comprehensive and complete guidebook for holiday entertaining, housed on the brand's popular interactive online community, the Patron Social Club (www.patronsocialclub.com).

After joining the Patron Social Club, members have access to custom-created text and video content on all things holiday-related, from holiday party tips and suggestions, to food and cocktail recipes, to gift ideas, to exciting high-value giveaways and sweepstakes. The site is refreshed weekly with new content, created specifically for Social Club members, from well-known media partners such as DailyCandy, Thrillist, Uncrate, UrbanDaddy, ASmallWorld, Flavorpill, TasteSpotting, and Tasting Table. Articles, anecdotes, tips, and ideas are from a combination of user-generated content and editorial features via these leading online properties.

"The Patron Social Club is more than simply a brand or corporate website. Our goal was to develop a trusted media channel to continually share credible and original content that's engaging and relevant to Patron consumers," says Jennifer Long, Patron's brand director. "With the help of our media partners, we're curating exclusive and compelling custom content that our loyal Patron drinkers will hopefully find useful and interesting. Specifically for the holiday season, we're largely focusing on how consumers can have a great holiday by entertaining family and friends at home, a growing trend that will certainly be popular this month."

Holiday-related content currently on the Patron Social Club includes a partnership with DailyCandy that invites readers to share how they throw the perfect holiday party (complete with photos of their party space), holiday party tips from ASmallWorld, a holiday recipe collaboration with TasteSpotting, ideas from UrbanDaddy on finding perfect bars and restaurants for the holidays, and a holiday sweepstakes offer from Flavorpill.

Also, Patron and Tasting Table have created an exciting "Holiday Spirit Awards" initiative, a nationwide search for epicureans who are finding tasty ways to get into a merrier mood. Winning entries will be eligible for dozens of prizes for outfitting a home bar - from bar kits to unique cocktail glasses.

The site also includes holiday gift suggestions from partners such as Thrillist and Uncrate, in support of Patron's national holiday "Eliminate Regifting" campaign.

"We launched our 'Eliminate Regifting' initiative to remind people that when they give the gift of Patron tequila, it's sure to be a present that won't be regifted," says Long. "Thanks to our Social Club partners, we also have some great recommendations for other must-have gifts this year, too."

Visitors to the Patron Social Club can also find easy-to-prepare holiday cocktail recipes and listings for Patron events around the country. The site also includes a unique feature where users can key in the handwritten number found on every bottle of Patron tequila to identify the date when that bottle was distilled and even discover the actual coordinates of the agave field in Jalisco, Mexico, where the agave was harvested for that particular bottle.

"For people who enjoy Patron tequila, the Patron Social Club is definitely the place to discover information and ideas that can't be found anywhere else," adds Long. "Just by logging on and becoming a member, there's so much to do, so much to learn, and so much to be a part of."

The Patron Social Club is supported by print and online advertising directing visitors to the site, and via promotions and links from the Club's media partners. Patron Social Club membership is free and open to anyone of legal drinking age, simply by logging on to www.patronsocialclub.com.

Simply Perfect in every way, Patron tequila is an ultra-premium luxury white spirit that's delicious on the rocks, and mixes flawlessly into most any cocktail. From the highest-quality Weber Blue agave plants grown in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, to the centuries-old distillation process, to the signed, handcrafted glass bottles, Patron is produced with unparalleled attention to detail. Imported and marketed by The Patron Spirits Company, brands in the portfolio consist of Gran Patron Burdeos, Gran Patron Platinum, Patron Silver, Patron Reposado, Patron Anejo, Patron XO Cafe (tequila and coffee liqueur), and Patron Citronge (extra-fine orange liqueur), as well as Pyrat Caribbean rums, and Ultimat ultra-premium vodka. For more information, please visit www.patronspirits.com.

SOURCE Patron

Looking for the perfect place to mix great food, a great glass of wine and a great pair of jeans? Visit www.DiningInDenim.com as it launches a whole new focus on casual upscale travel and dining.

"Consumers no longer want to sacrifice experience, taste or quality in exchange for comfort," said Michelle Galligan, President and CEO. "DiningInDenim.com offers the consumer a resource for identifying these restaurants both in their own community and while traveling."

Quickly sweeping the nation, DiningInDenim.com features recommended venues in Columbus, Chicago, Dallas and Las Vegas, with 26 more cities scheduled to come online in 2010, including expansion into Europe. With local travel information including transportation, attractions, lodging and amenities, DiningInDenim.com is a one stop shop for the busy traveler.

Unlike other sites, restaurants are included by invitation, and information comes from editorial content versus the popular user review format. The process for restaurant inclusion is substantial. Each venue is personally reviewed by the Dining In Denim team. If a restaurant is chosen for inclusion, there is no charge to them. This quality control delivers a consistent experience for the consumer and credibility for the brand.

A seasoned traveler herself, Michelle Galligan and her husband Tom have traveled the world and experienced first-hand the evolution from formal to lifestyle dining. They created DiningInDenim.com for travelers like themselves with discriminating taste and casual style. Visit www.DiningInDenim.com.

For more information, contact:
Jill Rainey, Client Solution Innovations
614-372-7400

SOURCE DiningInDenim.com

Whether it's for Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, fine wine should be right at the top of every holiday gift giver's list. With fine wine, the size is always perfect, the color choices are just three and the present is one sure to be enjoyed. For the savvy giver, wine also provides a unique opportunity to think "outside the bottle" with distinctive gifts that appeal to the recipients' personal interests.

Various wines from Kenwood Vineyards, the popular Sonoma County wine producer, illustrate the "outside the bottle" concept. Passionate art lovers and wine connoisseurs would certainly appreciate bottles of superb Kenwood Vineyards Artist Series Cabernet Sauvignon, with each vintage featuring a unique label showcasing an exceptional work of art. True collectors would be excited to receive two or three vintages of Kenwood Artist Series, a good beginning towards assembling a full set of this legendary wine. In addition to the wine, Artist Series collectible posters can be purchased at the Kenwood Vineyards Tasting Room or online at www.kenwoodvineyards.com.

For book lovers, a bottle of Kenwood Vineyards Jack London Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Zinfandel - or perhaps a bottle of each - would be a hit. Jack London Vineyard is located in the hills above the Sonoma Valley on a portion of the famed author's Beauty Ranch, the place where he wrote his later works, including Burning Daylight and The Valley of the Moon. The wines Kenwood Vineyards produces from this historic vineyard are presented in special sand etched bottles featuring the author's "wolf head" bookplate. A gift that combines Kenwood Jack London Vineyards with a memorable Jack London book would be a great idea.

Gourmands would be thrilled to receive a selection of Sonoma County's favorite wines. Those whose knowledge runs deep will recognize Kenwood Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel as Sonoma County classics, while occasional wine drinkers would welcome Kenwood Vineyards Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. For a gift that encompasses Sonoma favorites in food as well as wine, include artisan Sonoma County cheese (from producers Laura Chenel, Vella Cheese Company, Sonoma Cheese Factory and Bellwether Farms) and/or extra virgin olive oil (from makers The Olive Press, Dry Creek Olive Co., Hawk's Feather Oliveto, and Poggiolo).

Think "outside the bottle" this holiday season and make those wine gifts memorable.

Established in 1970 in the Sonoma Valley, Kenwood Vineyards produces premium wines that express the exceptional quality and character of Sonoma County vineyards.

Celebrate responsibly.

www.kenwoodvineyards.com

SOURCE Kenwood Vineyards

(http://www.myprgenie.com) -- Drinks Americas Holdings, Ltd., (OTC Bulletin Board: DKAM) ("Drinks Americas" or the "Company) announced today that it has sold $150,000 of the Company's iconic brands to its partner, H. Pixel International Trade Ltd., in Israel. This revenue will be reported in the current third quarter ending January 2010 for Drinks Americas. In addition to this first order shipping immediately, the companies concluded the final contract amendments with H. Pixel in Israel that call for a guaranteed minimum of $175,000 in fees and payments annually for the next 15 years totaling approximately $3 million to Drinks Americas with the added potential for certain incremental bonuses for additional volumes or product additions. Drinks Americas has also received a $90,000 deposit against the next three years as a guarantee. Under the terms of the agreement, H. Pixel will pay for production, marketing and inventory apart from the annual guaranteed payment.

J. Patrick Kenny stated, "This transaction reflects our success in unlocking the value of our iconic trademark brands. We think we can replicate these types of transactions with our portfolio with various strategic partners. We are very excited about this specific sale which represents both sales revenue this quarter and a revenue stream of approximately $3 million in fees to Drinks Americas over the next 15 years."

About Drinks Americas Holdings, Ltd.

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 Olifant Vodka, Trump Super Premium Vodka and Willie Nelson's Old Whiskey River Bourbon, Rheingold Beer, Kid Rock's BADASS Beer and Aguila Tequila. The company also has a partnership with Universal Music's Interscope, Geffen, A&M Records to jointly develop and launch beverage products.

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.

For further information, please visit our website at www.drinksamericas.com.

Contact:

Charles Davidson
Drinks Americas, Inc.
203-762-7000
cdavidson@drinksamericas.com

Dan Schustack
CEOcast, Inc.
212-732-4300
dschustack@ceocast.com

To see press release go to http://myprgenie.com/3445

SOURCE Drinks Americas Holdings, Ltd.

The U.S. Champagne Bureau has launched its "Unmask the Truth" ad campaign, rallying consumers and demanding lawmakers protect wine place names on wines sold in the United States. The ad, which can be viewed at www.champagne.us, features a mask over a sparkling wine bottle mislabeled "American Champagne," and asks consumers to voice their support for truthful wine labels that ensure consumers know where their wine comes from.

"With consumers paying even more attention to how they spend their hard-earned dollars, we believe it is equally important that U.S. consumers be clearly informed about where their wines come from," said Champagne Bureau director Sam Heitner. "Support for truth-in-labeling is growing, with the involvement of consumer groups and Members of Congress weighing in on the issue for the first time this past year."

The ad highlights a legal loophole in federal law that allows some U.S. sparkling wine producers to mislead consumers by labeling their products "Champagne" even though they do not come from Champagne, France. It also champions Champagne's solidarity on this effort with leading American wine regions such as Napa Valley, Willamette, and Walla Walla -- some of whose names have also been misused in Europe and Asia.

The main elements of Champagne's advertising campaign include a wrap of a city tour bus in Washington, D.C. and billboards in the heart of San Francisco's downtown district. The campaign includes an aggressive online presence in top national newspapers such as NewYorkTimes.com, SeattleTimes.com, WashingtonPost.com and TheEconomist.com as well as placements on select American Airlines flights and drive time radio. The campaign also includes print advertisements in influential news magazines -- The New Yorker and TIME -- as well as in two prominent Capitol Hill publications -- The Hill and Politico.

In December 2006, Congress passed legislation banning the future misuse of 16 wine place names, including Champagne. While that was a step in the right direction, the legislation did not address the grandfathering of labels currently misusing Champagne's name and those of 15 other international wine regions.

Recently, U.S. policymakers have begun focusing on the issue. Members of Congress sent a letter to the Secretary of the Treasury urging a review of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau's wine labeling system. Shortly after, the National Consumers League, America's pioneer consumer organization, contacted Congress in support of reforming U.S. wine labeling laws to better protect consumers' right to truth-in-labeling.

"Great wines are made all over the world. This campaign is designed to celebrate this and ensure that when shopping for the holidays, U.S. consumers remember that a Napa Valley wine is from Napa Valley, a Willamette wine is from Willamette, Oregon, a Walla Walla wine is from Walla Walla, Washington and Champagne is only from Champagne, France," added Heitner.

Champagne is a founding signatory of the Joint Declaration to Protect Wine Place & Origin, a coalition of 13 wine regions from around the world committed to educating the public about the importance of place names. Six U.S. regions are part of the coalition - Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Paso Robles, Oregon, Walla Walla Valley and Washington. The other member regions are Porto, Jerez, Chianti Classico, Tokaj, Victoria and Western Australia.

About the Champagne Bureau

The Champagne Bureau is the official U.S. representative of the Comite Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne (CIVC), a trade association which represents the grape growers and houses of Champagne, France. The Bureau works to educate U.S. consumers about the uniqueness of the wines of Champagne and expand their understanding of the need to protect the Champagne name. For more information, visit us online at www.champagne.us. Follow us on Twitter at ChampagneBureau.

SOURCE Champagne Bureau

Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5: DRINKING & DRIVING

Profile America -- Saturday, December 5th. After a period of 13 eventful years, Prohibition ended on this day in 1933, and Americans were able to legally have a drink once again. While alcohol is legal, its use involves personal responsibility. With the holiday season underway, this is a time for more parties and more driving than usual -- as well as increased hours of darkness and bad weather. That combination is why this is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. Nearly 43,000 people are killed on the nation's highways each year -- more than the entire population of many towns across the country. Four-out-of-10 of these deaths occur in accidents where people involved have blood alcohol levels above the legal limit. You can find these and more facts about America from the U.S. Census Bureau online at www.census.gov

Sources: Chase's Calendar of Events 2009, p. 580

Statistical Abstract of the United States 2009, t. 1069

Profile America is produced by the Public Information Office of the U.S. Census Bureau. These daily features are available as produced segments, ready to air, on a monthly CD or on the Internet at http://www.census.gov (look under the "Newsroom" button).

SOURCE U.S. Census Bureau

Sazerac Rye (fall 2008 edition) was rated by world-renowned critic Jim Murray as the "2010 world whisky of the year" in his recently released 2010 Whisky Bible, and promptly sold out in leading whisky retailers as a result.

The new shipment of the 2009 edition has just arrived in the UK, and Master of Malt are the first to offer it for sale.

Tasting notes for the whiskey have been compiled by the tasting team at Master of Malt and read as follows:

Nose: Huge and powerful sweet rye on the initial nosing gives way to cinnamon toasted brioche, leather, and more than a hint of maraschino cherry. A really huge hit of oak follows, somewhat vinous with it - we were reminded of a barrique aged chardonnay. There's something slightly medicinal lurking somewhere - a hint of iodine perhaps? It's definitely not out of place amongst the other huge aromas given off by this whiskey though. A slight suggestion of coconut right at the tail end.

Palate: An initial astringency is surprising after the sweetness of the nose, but it soon becomes clear what the game is here, as under-ripe banana that arrived first is elbowed out of the way by its caramelized, almost barbequed banana.

Finish: As the complexity continues to build, we get hints of cola nut, and a touch of hazelnut latte. The spiciness continues right to the end, and the finish seems to go on for ever.

Overall: We've had a lot of ryes over the years at Master of Malt, but this is a different beastie entirely. We wouldn't go as far as to call this whiskey austere, but it's definitely a grown-up dram. If you've not had the pleasure of sampling an American whiskey of this age this is a very, very good place to start.

Sazerac Rye 18 Years Old (fall 2009 edition) is available now from Master of Malt priced at GBP89.95, and for a limited time only Master of Malt are giving away a free 5cl miniature of Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon with every bottle sold.

About Master of Malt

Established in 1985, Master of Malt has a proud heritage of over 25 years in whisky retail. They are one of the UK's leading online whisky (http://www.masterofmalt.com/) merchants, and one of the most highly rated independent bottlers, all of whose single cask whiskies scored over 90 points in the Jim Murray Whisky Bible 2009.

Sazerac Rye (http://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/sazerac-straight-rye-18-year-old-whiskey-fall-2009/)18 Years Old (fall 2009 edition) is available now from Master of Malt priced at GBP89.95, and for a limited time only will come with a free 5cl miniature of Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon.

For further information please visit http://www.masterofmalt.com and for the latest news about Master of Malt http://twitter.com/masterofmalt.

SOURCE Master of Malt

Wine.com, the nation's #1 online wine retailer, has announced its third annual Wine.com Top 100, a list based entirely on customer preferences. The ranking reflects the top 1% of wines sold nationally on Wine.com during 2009 based on unit volume (Excluded from the Wine.com 100 list are wines selected by Wine.com for its monthly wine clubs, gift sets and gift baskets). For the complete list, go to www.wine.com/100.

"We are excited to offer this unique list for the third year in a row," said Rich Bergsund, Wine.com CEO. "Our customers are trendsetters when it comes to wine, and our Top 100 list displays these purchasing trends. In comparison to the Top 100 lists from different publications, it's always interesting to see a list based solely on what customers are buying and enjoying."

This year's Top 100 list reflects current economic trends, with over 75 of the wines coming in under $20 and only two wines above $100. "Value is clearly the running theme this year. Our customers are taking advantage of the excellent quality wine available at these value price points," said Michael Osborn, Founder and Vice-President of Merchandising at Wine.com.

Surprisingly, the average selling price of this year's Top 100 was $23.50 per bottle, an increase of 15% over last year, perhaps a reflection of increased consumer confidence amongst Wine.com shoppers. Top 100 unit volumes were also up over 10% and accelerating in more recent months. Wine.com's total unit volume for November 2009 grew more than 30% compared with November 2008.

The top wine of 2009 is the Cambria Julia's Vineyard 2006 Pinot Noir, the first Californian wine to hit the #1 spot. Hailing from the Santa Maria Valley of California, priced under $20, and carrying two 90+ point ratings, this wine embodies many characteristics of the top 100 list. In fact, while Wine.com customers voted for this wine with their wallets, Wine Enthusiast magazine chose this same wine for their number one spot as well. Two other wines in the top 5, Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc and Delas St. Esprit Cotes-du-Rhone Rouge, represent high growth sectors for Wine.com - Sauvignon Blanc and Cotes-du-Rhone reds.

Ratings still play a key role in consumer choices. 93 of the wines on this year's list - just one less than last year's list - are rated 90 points or higher by industry critics, including Wine Spectator, The Wine Advocate and Wine Enthusiast magazine. Red wine remains the king, with 69 red wines on the list. Cabernet Sauvignon is the front-runner for the third year in a row, with 22 wines. Syrah/Shiraz (12) and Malbec (6) are the other popular red categories, similar to last year. In the white wine category, of the 23 on the list, Chardonnay (10) remains most popular, while Sauvignon Blanc (8) is a close second. Seven sparkling wines make the list this year, including perennial favorites, Cristalino, Veuve Clicquot and Dom Perignon.

While national numbers for imported wines hover around 25%, Wine.com has always been strong in the imported wine category. This year, imported wines again outdid domestic, with 61% of the list, just 2% less than last year. Though as a single region, California (34) remained the most popular, wines from value oriented regions, such as South America (20) and Australia (16) show strong placements as well. Spain (8), Italy (8), France (5), Washington State (4), New Zealand (4) and Oregon (1) represent the remaining regions.

Certain wineries had a strong presence in this year's list. Chile's Veramonte winery, which had 5 wines in the Top 100 last year, including the #1 wine, has 7 wines on the list, including their flagship Primus, and two vintages of Sauvignon Blanc Reserva, Chardonnay Reserva and Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva. Three other wineries had three wines each, including d'Arenberg (Australia), Crios de Susana Balbo (Argentina) and Geyser Peak (California). Iconic wineries with classic brands were also among the Top 100, including Duckhorn, Silver Oak and Caymus.

Wines finished with screw caps were surprisingly well represented with 22 on the list, indicating continuing consumer acceptance even for ultra-premium wines. Consumers also signaled interest in "green" wines, wines that use sustainable, organic and/or biodynamic practices in the vineyard and/or winemaking process, with 4 wines on the list, up from zero last year.

About Wine.com

Wine.com is the nation's #1 online wine retailer, according to Internet Retailer magazine's annual ranking of websites by revenue, offering thousands of wines, wine gifts, gift baskets and monthly wine clubs. Wine.com's mission is to be the ultimate resource for wine enthusiasts, whether shopping for themselves or sending a gift, by offering a great selection, low prices, convenient delivery and helpful information. Wine.com is the world's most visited wine web site, according to research conducted by comScore Media Metrix. For more information, visit http://www.wine.com.

SOURCE Wine.com

Sonoma Valley, California-based Meadowcroft Family of Wines (http://www.meadowcroftwines.com), formerly known as Magito Wines, is now distributed in 20 states plus the District of Columbia and eight Canadian provinces, with sales to begin in China before the close of 2009. Founded by winegrower Tom Meadowcroft in 2003, the company's consistent growth over the last six years has led to the expansion of four labels of award-winning wines: Meadowcroft, Magito, Thomas Henry and Sumptuary Wines.

Meadowcroft Wines are now available in Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C., Washington State and Wisconsin. In Canada, the wines are available in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan. Meadowcroft Wines are also available via the wine clubs of Williams-Sonoma, Omaha Steaks and Napa-Style.

"We will continue to seek new markets to expand our reach," says Tom Meadowcroft. "China is a new market for us as well. We will be exporting Pinot Noir there by the end of the year." He adds, "While we will never be a mass market wine company, we continue to create our niche of providing exceptional wines with a European taste profile yet with all the flavor of New World wines at affordable prices."

Since his first vintage in 2003, the Magito Panorama Zinfandel, Meadowcroft now produces about 15,000 cases per year. His 2005 Meadowcroft Mt. Veeder Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, released last year, received excellent reviews in the national and international wine press. That wine also received a 94 rating and a Cellar Selection from Wine Enthusiast magazine and was also awarded one of the Top 100 Wines of the Year by the magazine.

The Meadowcroft distributors around the country are also enthusiastic about the portfolio. "Meadowcroft Wines present an unparalleled equation of price, quality and presentation which is really appealing to the contemporary consumer," says Gregg Mutschler, president of Second Story Selections in Mt. Vernon New York.

Nathalie Mulder of Free House Wine & Spirits in Manitoba, Canada agrees. "What we are hearing from our retailers is that the Meadowcroft wines are a great value simply because you can't find this quality of Napa and Sonoma wines at this price point." Adds Karen Dowd, president of St. Pete Beach-based Karadeci Group, "the Meadowcroft portfolio is becoming one of the most popular and fastest selling wines throughout Florida."

Tom Meadowcroft, a native of Washington State, moved to Napa California in 1996 to work and learn from the Iconic wine grower Ric Forman who owns Forman Vineyards and was the founding wine maker at Sterling Vineyards and Newton Winery. While working with Forman, Meadowcroft enrolled in the UC Davis Viticulture classes but realized that he needed more knowledge and enrolled in the Napa College Viticulture and Winery program. A two-year study course, Meadowcroft completed it in one year.

Shortly thereafter, he joined Buckland Vineyard Management, starting literally in the trenches running the crews and then on to designing, planting and managing vineyards for wineries such as Cakebread, Duckhorn, Mondavi, Opus One, Stags Leap and others.

Contact: Mike Hyland 707/245-9559

SOURCE Meadowcroft Family of Wines

Golden Dragon Holdings, Inc. (Other OTC: GDHI) www.gdfbhk.com announces it has clinched an exclusive deal to distribute the highly acclaimed Centvm Vitis from Bodegas Valdelana in China.

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Mr. Cesar Cuenca, President of GDHI stated "This is one of the highest honors that the company has obtained, the reputation and exclusivity of Centvm Vitis is uncompared to any wine worldwide, with Centvm Vitis, GDHI has just been knighted."

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About Centvm Vitis

The wine, in the heart of the region Rioja, in the small village of Elciego, we can still find some vineyards with old vines planted at the end of the 19th Century. Due to their special location and type of soil, they survived to the deadly attack of filoxera.

The Valdelana family has been growing these centenary vines for more than four generations. They knew that in these grapes they would find the supreme quality. These small bunches are harvested by hand, and then they take the juice out of these grapes, which they handle very carefully. The result is a structured, round and aromatic wine pure fruit that enhances its quality after being aged for 10 months in new French Allier barrels.

The gold is taken out from the depth of the earth. It is pure, valuable, strong, a symbol of power, success and royalty. This precious metal is rustproof and absorbs the energy and vitality of the sun. Gold has always been valued because of its immortality, sparkle, value and purity. These properties turn it into a real treasure. Its eternal seduction has fascinated every culture in the world. The ancient Egyptians and Indians used to put gold-salts in their cooking, because they thought that eating gold would give them luck and prosperity. Gold flakes are made from extreme thin gold leaves, fulfilling every aspect of the strict international food regulations. The European Union and the United States authorize the usage of gold in food.

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Information in this press release may contain 'forward-looking statements.' Statements describing objectives or goals or the Company's future plans are also forward-looking statements and are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the financial performance of the Company and market valuations of its stock, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Forward-looking statements in this news release are made pursuant to the 'Safe Harbor' provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

SOURCE Golden Dragon Holdings, Inc.

The BACARDI® Cup started in 1927 as a three-day event with less than ten boats competing for the Trofeo BACARDI as part of the Cup of Cuba's Mid-Winter Championship. The regatta continued thirty years until political unrest forced the BACARDI Cup to move in 1962 from Havana to the Coral Reef Yacht Club in Coconut Grove Miami. Continuing in Miami, the BACARDI Cup has grown into an renowned sailing spectacle with 200 world class sailors representing 23 different countries all channeling the grand traditions first evidenced by the regatta's beginnings.

2010 marks another stepping-stone with the creation of BACARDI Miami Sailing Week (BMSW), a STUDIOMILANO event. The event will be a six-day experience gathering additional national and international sailing classes together in a fun-filled week of regattas, awards ceremonies, parties, and cultural exhibits. The racing begins on Monday, March 8, 2010 with events scheduled daily through Saturday, March 13th. The 83rd running of the BACARDI Cup and its Star Class will be the feature event of the weeklong regattas. More one-design classes have been invited to join the activities, and the Melges 20, Melges 24, J24 and the Viper 640 classes have also been confirmed to compete in BMSW in conjunction with the 2010 North American Championship. Event registration is now open at www.MiamiSailingWeek.com.

The prestigious Coral Reef Yacht Club will continue to be the organizing authority for the Star Class and coordinate on-water activities with Biscayne Bay Yacht Club and Coconut Grove Sailing Club. The U.S. Sailing Center and Shake-A-Leg will also support the event. Regattas will be held on three different courses approximately two miles out on Biscayne Bay.

"We couldn't be more pleased to launch a new event and work with BACARDI. It is an honor for us to feature the 83rd BACARDI Cup as the Miami Sailing Week main event and have BACARDI as our title sponsor," comments Miami Sailing Week President Gabriele Pedone. "The BACARDI Cup has a long rich heritage in the world of sailing and we are honored for the opportunity to work alongside BACARDI, the Coral Reef Yacht Club and the entire Coconut Grove water front. The overall goal of BACARDI Miami Sailing Week is to preserve the great heritage of this historic regatta while also allowing other sailors to be part of a new Miami tradition."

An exciting weeklong string of competitions will kick off BACARDI Miami Sailing Week, March 8th, 2010, with the BACARDI Cup serving as the capstone event, closing the festivities on Saturday, March 13th with the award presentation at Peacock Park. For more information on the 83rd BACARDI Cup and BACARDI Miami Sailing Week, please visit www.MiamiSailingWeek.com.

Contact: Dan Weikel of IBP, +1-818-936-2630, dweikel@insignia-bp.com, for STUDIOMILANO

SOURCE STUDIOMILANO

Mr-Booze.com, a site designed for adults featuring a plethora of classic cocktail recipes, history, music, retro and original barware, anecdotes and useful information, just announced Mr. Booze's official online guide to the 2009 holiday entertaining season.

Mr-Booze.com is chock full of holiday music suggestions and reviews for home-based parties, unique home bar gift ideas, holiday drink recipes, and party tips continuing on through the New Year.

"Savings is top of mind this holiday season," said Mr-Booze.com Co-Founder Jerry LeNoir. "The holidays are the perfect time to invite friends over for festive gatherings, make drinks in home-based bars and incorporate holiday tips from Mr-Booze.com while bringing back the feel, flavors, and romance of classic cocktails without spending money on trendy bars, cabs, babysitters and bar food."

A few unique suggestions from Mr-Booze.com on what to get the home bartender this holiday season include a membership to The Museum Of The American Cocktail, a Victorian Martini Shaker, a Gibson Girl Tumbler Set and/or a Christmas Beer Book. These and more can be found at http://www.mr-booze.com/christmas-shopping-guide/.

Some featured holiday cocktail recipes include the Winter Mojito, the Hot Buttered Apple Jack, the Gum Drop, the ever-popular Christmas Martini and the Sweet & Spicy. Recipes can be found on the sites homepage at http://www.mr-booze.com/.

Mr-Booze.com also features a wide variety of classic and off the beaten track musical suggestions for the holidays including Snowfall, the Tony Bennett Christmas Album, The Sinatra Christmas Album, Dean Martin's Making Spirits Bright, the Don Ho Christmas Album and Bonanza: Christmas on the Ponderosa to name a few, all of which can be found at http://www.mr-booze.com/top-holiday-cocktail-albums/.

Mr-Booze.com is a regularly updated, tongue-in-cheek website appealing to the stay-at-home-bartender that reminds and teaches its users that the old ways were often the best. It features a plethora of classic cocktail recipes, history, music, retro and original barware, anecdotes and useful information. Tired of the hassles associated with stepping out for drinks, two suburban dads decided to take back their love of well-mixed, alcoholic drinks, bars, barware, music and the fun associated with the combination of all of the above, and bring back the glory days of the in-home bar.

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SOURCE Mr-Booze.com

Sazerac Rye (fall 2008 edition) was rated by world-renowned critic Jim Murray as the "2010 world whisky of the year" in his recently released 2010 Whisky Bible, and promptly sold out in leading whisky retailers as a result.

The new shipment of the 2009 edition has just arrived in the UK, and Master of Malt are the first to offer it for sale.

Tasting notes for the whiskey have been compiled by the tasting team at Master of Malt and read as follows:

Nose: Huge and powerful sweet rye on the initial nosing gives way to cinnamon toasted brioche, leather, and more than a hint of maraschino cherry. A really huge hit of oak follows, somewhat vinous with it - we were reminded of a barrique aged chardonnay. There's something slightly medicinal lurking somewhere - a hint of iodine perhaps? It's definitely not out of place amongst the other huge aromas given off by this whiskey though. A slight suggestion of coconut right at the tail end.

Palate: An initial astringency is surprising after the sweetness of the nose, but it soon becomes clear what the game is here, as under-ripe banana that arrived first is elbowed out of the way by its caramelized, almost barbequed banana.

Finish: As the complexity continues to build, we get hints of cola nut, and a touch of hazelnut latte. The spiciness continues right to the end, and the finish seems to go on for ever.

Overall: We've had a lot of ryes over the years at Master of Malt, but this is a different beastie entirely. We wouldn't go as far as to call this whiskey austere, but it's definitely a grown-up dram. If you've not had the pleasure of sampling an American whiskey of this age this is a very, very good place to start.

Sazerac Rye 18 Years Old (fall 2009 edition) is available now from Master of Malt priced at GBP89.95, and for a limited time only Master of Malt are giving away a free 5cl miniature of Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon with every bottle sold.

About Master of Malt

Established in 1985, Master of Malt has a proud heritage of over 25 years in whisky retail. They are one of the UK's leading online whisky (http://www.masterofmalt.com/) merchants, and one of the most highly rated independent bottlers, all of whose single cask whiskies scored over 90 points in the Jim Murray Whisky Bible 2009.

Sazerac Rye (http://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/sazerac-straight-rye-18-year-old-whiskey-fall-2009/)18 Years Old (fall 2009 edition) is available now from Master of Malt priced at GBP89.95, and for a limited time only will come with a free 5cl miniature of Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon.

For further information please visit http://www.masterofmalt.com and for the latest news about Master of Malt http://twitter.com/masterofmalt.

SOURCE Master of Malt

Molson Coors Brewing Company (NYSE: TAP) today announced that Sherri Heckel Kuhlmann has been promoted to chief compliance officer of the company and Mike Abbass is taking on the new role of vice president and general counsel, Molson Coors International.

Heckel Kuhlmann joined Molson Coors in early 2009 from Holme Roberts & Owen LLP, where she specialized in business and employment law and provided employment counsel to Molson Coors and Coors Brewing Company, as well as a variety of Colorado-based and national organizations. In addition to her new role as chief compliance officer, she will continue to serve as deputy general counsel, focusing her efforts on legal issue and litigation management, supply chain, real estate, water rights and employee relations and benefits.

Abbass joined the Molson Coors team eight years ago as an international tax analyst and has been a member of the legal team for six years. During his tenure at Molson Coors, Abbass has provided legal counsel on a wide range of strategic business initiatives, including the MillerCoors joint venture transaction, as well as the company's entry into new markets in Asia, Latin America and Europe.

"I want to congratulate both Sherri and Mike and thank them for their superb work and ongoing dedication to our company," said Sam Walker, Molson Coors chief legal officer. "Under their expert leadership, I am confident we will continue to do business the right way on behalf of our employees, partners and shareholders, and maintain Molson Coors' proven commitment to delivering extraordinary brands that delight the world's beer drinkers."

For additional news and information on Molson Coors Brewing Company please visit: www.molsoncoors.com

About Molson Coors Brewing Company:

Molson Coors Brewing Company is a leading global brewer delivering extraordinary brands that delight the world's beer drinkers. It brews, markets and sells a portfolio of leading premium brands such as Coors Light, Molson Canadian, Carling, Blue Moon, and Keystone Light across North America, Europe and Asia. It operates in Canada through Molson Coors Canada; in the US through MillerCoors; and in the U.K. and Ireland through Molson Coors UK. For more information on Molson Coors Brewing Company and our portfolio of brands, visit the company's Web site, www.molsoncoors.com.

SOURCE Molson Coors

For generations, Anheuser-Busch has been promoting environmental stewardship at its breweries and operations across the country. In 2007, the brewer joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Climate Leaders program and pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by five percent from 2005 through 2010. Through the dedication of its employees and continued use of alternative fuels, Anheuser-Busch has met its goal one-year ahead of schedule and was formally recognized for its accomplishment at the annual Climate Leaders Partners meeting on Dec. 2 in National Harbor, Md.

"EPA's Climate Leaders are sending a clear message that the choice between our economy and our environment is a false choice," said Lisa Jackson, administrator of the U.S. EPA. "They're doing their part in the fight against climate change and giving consumers the power to support environmentally responsible choices. That leads to a better bottom line and a brighter future for everyone."

As part of receiving advanced certification of its goal from the Climate Leaders program, Anheuser-Busch's U.S. operations have committed to further decrease total greenhouse gas emissions by 15 percent by the end of 2013 based on figures from 2008.

"Our employees are to be commended for their efforts to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and helping us reach a new milestone in our use of alternative fuels," said Peter Kraemer, vice president of Supply for Anheuser-Busch, Inc. "As of this October, our U.S. breweries brewed and packaged the equivalent of one in every six beers using alternative fuels."

In addition to reducing electricity and fuel use through efficiency programs, Anheuser-Busch has invested in renewable energy projects, such as using landfill gas at its Houston brewery and the construction of its tenth bio-energy recovery system (BERS) at its Fairfield brewery. The brewer is also partnering with solar energy companies at some of its breweries and investigating the use of various types of alternative fuel sources that will best meet the needs of its operations.

The company continues to make significant reductions in the use of other resources, including water. Anheuser-Busch has reduced water use by nearly 37 percent since 2000.

"At Anheuser-Busch, we believe every one of us has a role to play in improving and protecting the environment," said Kraemer. "It's all part of our efforts to be 'The Best Beer Company in a Better World.'"

Climate Leaders is an EPA industry-government partnership that works with companies to develop comprehensive climate change strategies. Partner companies commit to reducing their impact on the global environment by completing a corporate-wide inventory of their greenhouse gas emissions based on a quality management system, setting aggressive reduction goals, and annually reporting their progress to EPA. Through program participation, companies create a credible record of their accomplishments and receive EPA recognition as corporate environmental leaders.

Based in St. Louis, Anheuser-Busch is the leading American brewer, holding a 49.2 percent share of U.S. beer sales. The company brews the world's largest-selling beers, Budweiser and Bud Light. Anheuser-Busch also owns a 50 percent share in Grupo Modelo, Mexico's leading brewer. Anheuser-Busch ranked No. 1 among beverage companies in FORTUNE Magazine's Most Admired Global Companies list in 2009. Anheuser-Busch is a major manufacturer of aluminum cans and one of the world's largest recyclers of aluminum cans. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch InBev, the leading global brewer, and continues to operate under the Anheuser-Busch name and logo. For more information, visit www.anheuser-busch.com.

Note: The equivalent of one out of every six beers brewed by Anheuser-Busch are figures derived from taking the company's U.S. beer production in Oct. 2009, converting it to equivalent 12-ounce servings and multiplying the figure by the percentage of renewable fuel used by the company.

SOURCE Anheuser-Busch

Sazerac Rye (fall 2008 edition) was rated by world-renowned critic Jim Murray as the "2010 world whisky of the year" in his recently released 2010 Whisky Bible, and promptly sold out in leading whisky retailers as a result.

The new shipment of the 2009 edition has just arrived in the UK, and Master of Malt are the first to offer it for sale.

Tasting notes for the whiskey have been compiled by the tasting team at Master of Malt and read as follows:

Nose: Huge and powerful sweet rye on the initial nosing gives way to cinnamon toasted brioche, leather, and more than a hint of maraschino cherry. A really huge hit of oak follows, somewhat vinous with it - we were reminded of a barrique aged chardonnay. There's something slightly medicinal lurking somewhere - a hint of iodine perhaps? It's definitely not out of place amongst the other huge aromas given off by this whiskey though. A slight suggestion of coconut right at the tail end.

Palate: An initial astringency is surprising after the sweetness of the nose, but it soon becomes clear what the game is here, as under-ripe banana that arrived first is elbowed out of the way by its caramelized, almost barbequed banana.

Finish: As the complexity continues to build, we get hints of cola nut, and a touch of hazelnut latte. The spiciness continues right to the end, and the finish seems to go on for ever.

Overall: We've had a lot of ryes over the years at Master of Malt, but this is a different beastie entirely. We wouldn't go as far as to call this whiskey austere, but it's definitely a grown-up dram. If you've not had the pleasure of sampling an American whiskey of this age this is a very, very good place to start.

Sazerac Rye 18 Years Old (fall 2009 edition) is available now from Master of Malt priced at GBP89.95, and for a limited time only Master of Malt are giving away a free 5cl miniature of Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon with every bottle sold.

About Master of Malt

Established in 1985, Master of Malt has a proud heritage of over 25 years in whisky retail. They are one of the UK's leading online whisky (http://www.masterofmalt.com/) merchants, and one of the most highly rated independent bottlers, all of whose single cask whiskies scored over 90 points in the Jim Murray Whisky Bible 2009.

Sazerac Rye (http://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/sazerac-straight-rye-18-year-old-whiskey-fall-2009/)18 Years Old (fall 2009 edition) is available now from Master of Malt priced at GBP89.95, and for a limited time only will come with a free 5cl miniature of Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon.

For further information please visit http://www.masterofmalt.com and for the latest news about Master of Malt http://twitter.com/masterofmalt.

SOURCE Master of Malt

Molson Coors Brewing Company (NYSE: TAP) today announced that Sherri Heckel Kuhlmann has been promoted to chief compliance officer of the company and Mike Abbass is taking on the new role of vice president and general counsel, Molson Coors International.

Heckel Kuhlmann joined Molson Coors in early 2009 from Holme Roberts & Owen LLP, where she specialized in business and employment law and provided employment counsel to Molson Coors and Coors Brewing Company, as well as a variety of Colorado-based and national organizations. In addition to her new role as chief compliance officer, she will continue to serve as deputy general counsel, focusing her efforts on legal issue and litigation management, supply chain, real estate, water rights and employee relations and benefits.

Abbass joined the Molson Coors team eight years ago as an international tax analyst and has been a member of the legal team for six years. During his tenure at Molson Coors, Abbass has provided legal counsel on a wide range of strategic business initiatives, including the MillerCoors joint venture transaction, as well as the company's entry into new markets in Asia, Latin America and Europe.

"I want to congratulate both Sherri and Mike and thank them for their superb work and ongoing dedication to our company," said Sam Walker, Molson Coors chief legal officer. "Under their expert leadership, I am confident we will continue to do business the right way on behalf of our employees, partners and shareholders, and maintain Molson Coors' proven commitment to delivering extraordinary brands that delight the world's beer drinkers."

For additional news and information on Molson Coors Brewing Company please visit: www.molsoncoors.com

About Molson Coors Brewing Company:

Molson Coors Brewing Company is a leading global brewer delivering extraordinary brands that delight the world's beer drinkers. It brews, markets and sells a portfolio of leading premium brands such as Coors Light, Molson Canadian, Carling, Blue Moon, and Keystone Light across North America, Europe and Asia. It operates in Canada through Molson Coors Canada; in the US through MillerCoors; and in the U.K. and Ireland through Molson Coors UK. For more information on Molson Coors Brewing Company and our portfolio of brands, visit the company's Web site, www.molsoncoors.com.

SOURCE Molson Coors

Check off everyone on your corporate gift list with just one call or visit to Wine Country Gift Baskets, www.winecountrygiftbaskets.com, the premier source for holiday gift giving.

Wine Country Gift Baskets makes corporate gift giving fast and easy. The company's generous discount matrix lets you show appreciation and stay within your budget. Custom, premium gift card options allow you to personalize your gifts and feature both your company's logo and your customer's logo in your messages. Time-saving electronic order forms store crucial business contacts and addresses from your personal gift list year-to-year, so it's easy to update and add new recipients.

With a wide variety of gourmet food, wine, flower, fruit and holiday wreaths, Wine Country Gift Baskets has an unmatched selection of gift choices to meet any expectation and budget, including an unprecedented number of items with free shipping. Gift baskets feature premium name brands such as Starbucks®, Godiva®, Ghirardelli®, Rodney Strong® and more.

The company's updated website has also streamlined browsing, ordering and checkout. New payment features such as Pay Pal and the convenient deferred payment option, Bill Me Later, provide corporate gift givers with unmatched services and support.

Wine Country Gift Baskets is a leading manufacturer and retailer of value-priced, high-quality gift baskets. With a 100% Satisfaction and 100% Best Value Guarantees, there's no better source for year-round gift giving. From gourmet food, wine, creative cookies, beautiful flowers, spa-themed gifts, fresh seasonal fruit, holiday wreaths and much more, Wine Country Gift Baskets highly values its corporate culture of providing the very best value, selection and service to its customers. Click or call for more information: www.winecountrygiftbaskets.com, 800.394.0394.

SOURCE Wine Country Gift Baskets

The BACARDI® Cup started in 1927 as a three-day event with less than ten boats competing for the Trofeo BACARDI as part of the Cup of Cuba's Mid-Winter Championship. The regatta continued thirty years until political unrest forced the BACARDI Cup to move in 1962 from Havana to the Coral Reef Yacht Club in Coconut Grove Miami. Continuing in Miami, the BACARDI Cup has grown into an renowned sailing spectacle with 200 world class sailors representing 23 different countries all channeling the grand traditions first evidenced by the regatta's beginnings.

2010 marks another stepping-stone with the creation of BACARDI Miami Sailing Week (BMSW), a STUDIOMILANO event. The event will be a six-day experience gathering additional national and international sailing classes together in a fun-filled week of regattas, awards ceremonies, parties, and cultural exhibits. The racing begins on Monday, March 8, 2010 with events scheduled daily through Saturday, March 13th. The 83rd running of the BACARDI Cup and its Star Class will be the feature event of the weeklong regattas. More one-design classes have been invited to join the activities, and the Melges 20, Melges 24, J24 and the Viper 640 classes have also been confirmed to compete in BMSW in conjunction with the 2010 North American Championship. Event registration is now open at www.MiamiSailingWeek.com.

The prestigious Coral Reef Yacht Club will continue to be the organizing authority for the Star Class and coordinate on-water activities with Biscayne Bay Yacht Club and Coconut Grove Sailing Club. The U.S. Sailing Center and Shake-A-Leg will also support the event. Regattas will be held on three different courses approximately two miles out on Biscayne Bay.

"We couldn't be more pleased to launch a new event and work with BACARDI. It is an honor for us to feature the 83rd BACARDI Cup as the Miami Sailing Week main event and have BACARDI as our title sponsor," comments Miami Sailing Week President Gabriele Pedone. "The BACARDI Cup has a long rich heritage in the world of sailing and we are honored for the opportunity to work alongside BACARDI, the Coral Reef Yacht Club and the entire Coconut Grove water front. The overall goal of BACARDI Miami Sailing Week is to preserve the great heritage of this historic regatta while also allowing other sailors to be part of a new Miami tradition."

An exciting weeklong string of competitions will kick off BACARDI Miami Sailing Week, March 8th, 2010, with the BACARDI Cup serving as the capstone event, closing the festivities on Saturday, March 13th with the award presentation at Peacock Park. For more information on the 83rd BACARDI Cup and BACARDI Miami Sailing Week, please visit www.MiamiSailingWeek.com.

Contact: Dan Weikel of IBP, +1-818-936-2630, dweikel@insignia-bp.com, for STUDIOMILANO

SOURCE STUDIOMILANO

Cor.kz Wine Info, the leading wine application for mobile devices, has partnered with Occipital, the makers of RedLaser, to bring bar code reading for wine to the iPhone.

Even before this latest release, Cor.kz was named a "Top 5 Wine App" by VinTank/Palate Press, the best wine app by Bob Tedeschi of The New York Times, and one of Fast Company Magazine's "25 Must-Have iPhone Apps." Bar code reading extends Cor.kz's advantage in the mobile wine information market.

In addition to being the only mobile wine application with bar code reading, Cor.kz Wine Info is the only wine application powered by CellarTracker, the largest and most comprehensive wine database in the world. "Since Cor.kz integrates with CellarTracker's huge database of over 750,000 distinct wines, we needed an easy way for users to take advantage of bar codes to find wine," said CEO Brooks Talley. "RedLaser's great accuracy and high performance were a natural fit."

"It's fantastic to be at the store and to just scan a bar code rather than typing in a long wine name. Of course, not all wines have bar codes, and some wineries re-use the same bar code for multiple vintages of a wine, so it's not a panacea ... but it does greatly improve the user experience for most wines," said Talley.

Jeffrey Powers, Co-Founder of Occipital, added: "We're excited for the new version of Cor.kz because it's a great showcase for the power of Occipital's iPhone bar code scanning solution. We invested a lot of time making sure that our technology works great, even in low light and on curved bottles, and we're looking forward to continuing our work with Cor.kz to further improve UPC coverage."

Cor.kz is the most robust mobile wine application, combining CellarTracker's database of over 1,000,000 consumer wine notes and reviews plus over 100,000 professional reviews. Users can record their own ratings and notes from within the Cor.kz application, and can even post them to Twitter and/or Facebook automatically. Cor.kz is also the only mobile wine application to integrate Wine-Searcher.com's extensive real-time database of wine prices.

"Our development focus is entirely on our users, and we work hard for them, releasing updates and incorporating community feature requests," said Talley. "It's our goal to provide useful wine information to other wine lovers so we can all drink better wine."

Cor.kz is available worldwide in Apple's iPhone App Store via iTunes or http://cor.kz for $3.99.

Cor.kz and Cor.kz Wine Info are a trademarks of Applied Ambiguities, LLC.

The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Contact:

Jim Goodman
jim@cor.kz
123 2ND Ave N #203
Seattle, WA 98109
Ph: +1 310-989-9226

For more information about Cor.kz: http://cor.kz

For more information about CellarTracker: http://www.cellartracker.com

For more information about Occipital/RedLaser: http://www.occipital.com

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South Beach party goers agree - Dziaq Liqueur, an inventive blend of fruit flavors from around the globe, quality liquor and a guarana pop, is the new drink of choice at select locations all over Miami, Florida. Dziaq is bursting with mouth-watering fruit flavor - it's a global mix of Mediterranean pomegranate, Asian lychee and Latin American dragon fruit, all with top end Vodka and a splash of Mezcal. Connoisseurs will eagerly embrace this uncompromising low calorie alternative - Dziaq Liqueur is sweetened with Splenda, meaning revelers can enjoy the night without worry.

"We believe that consumers are demanding more innovation today and we believe that Dziaq Liqueur delivers. Giving consumers a pioneering low calorie liqueur alternative certainly resonates here in the Miami, Florida market and we strongly believe that this innovation will be embraced throughout the country," said Ross Graham, Founder & CEO Core Groupe LLC.

In only six short months since emerging on the scene, Dziaq has sponsored numerous noteworthy gatherings, from a Robin Thicke concert to some of the hottest festivals and theme nights at the best clubs in Miami, Florida. All have helped establish Dziaq liqueur as essential to the Miami Beach party scene.

Become a fan of Dziaq on Facebook and follow them on Twitter (Twitter.com/dziaq). For original cocktail recipes from some of the best mixologists in the country and brand information, visit http://dziaq.com/home.htm. The low-calorie liqueur is available at limited Miami, Florida establishments through Southern Wine and Spirits in Florida.

About Core Groupe, LLC

Established in 2006, Core Groupe, LLC is committed to promoting only the most innovative liqueurs and spirits to cutting edge hot spots in Miami, Florida and beyond. For more information about the company and their unique product line, visit coregroupe.com

Contact
Jason Briscoe
Candescent
800-662-1064
info@coregroupe.com

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According to some historians there was no milk, cheese, bread, butter or pumpkin pie at the original Thanksgiving Day feast at Plymouth Rock when the Pilgrims sat down with the Indians. But according to whiskey legend Jeremiah Weed, there were plenty of turkeys, ducks and chickens. Jeremiah Weed, patron father of Jeremiah Weed Sweet Tea, Jeremiah Weed Bourbon Liqueur, and the recently introduced Jeremiah Weed Bourbon, each year shares his secret family recipe for turducken, a unique Thanksgiving combination of a boned turkey, duck and chicken.

Celebrated by discriminating chefs throughout the United States, a properly prepared turducken brings to the Thanksgiving table a unique American approach to fine down-home holiday cooking.

"A lot of folks been askin' gin this yer bout how to do a turducken. So we took this special turducken recipe right out of the Family Bible, where we keep em, and put it on the Facebook for our fans. Follow this recipe, which my great great great Grandpappy brought with him when he moved to Weed, Kentucky from Western Pennsylvania (he was part of the famous 'Whiskey Rebellion' when George Washington brought an army to Western Pennsylvania to collect whiskey taxes. So Mr. Weed senior hightailed it outta there). You try it and let me know what you think now ya hear," Mr. Weed said.

Not unlike the many TV chefs who fill the airwaves these days with Thanksgiving recipes, Mr. Weed shares his recipe for all Thanksgiving cooks. http://www.facebook.com/#/video/video.php?v=40641547449

Mr. Weed's Turducken Recipe:

MR. WEED'S WORLD FAMOUS TURDUCKEN

Ingredients
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Birds:
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20 lb turkey
3-4 lb duck
3-4 lb chicken

Turducken Seasoning:
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2 tablespoons onion powder
3 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons dried oregano leaves
2 tablespoons dried sweet basil
1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
2 tablespoons black pepper
1 tablespoon white pepper
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon celery seed
5 tablespoons sweet paprika

Stuffing:
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Andouille dressing
Cornbread dressing
Oyster dressing

Directions
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- Debone all 3 birds.
- Take your Turducken Seasoning ingredients and combine in a
  food processor.
- Season the turkey all over, inside and out, with the Turducken
  Seasoning.
- Lay the turkey skin down, on its back.
- Stuff andouille dressing into the leg, thigh and wing cavities of
  the turkey (not too tightly).
- Cover the remainder of the top facing turkey in a layer of
  andouille dressing.
- Season the duck all over with your Turducken Seasoning.
- Lay the duck on its back, on top of the andouille dressing layer.
- Layer the exposed duck with a lighter layer of dressing, this time
  using the cornbread dressing.
- Do the same with the chicken and the oyster dressing.
- Place a couple of garlic cloves on the chicken, as well as
  rosemary, basil and black pepper to taste.
- Fold the sides of the turkey to close the bird and set in pan for
  roasting.
- Sew up the bird and cook breast up for 12 hours at 190 degrees.
- Collect the drippings for use later in your gravy.
- Carefully remove your bird and take it outside to your deep fryer.
- Use 4-5 gallons of peanut oil seasoned with your favorite herbs and
  spices.
- Cook the turducken in the deep fryer for 30 minutes. Make certain
  you are not under a covered shelter like your garage and are on a
  flat surface.
- Use leftover drippings to combine with the drippings collected from
  the turducken roast and add 2-3 cups of Jeremiah Weed Bourbon
  Liqueur to the stock to make some of the best gravy imaginable.
- Enjoy.

About Diageo

Diageo (Dee-AH-Gee-O) is the world's leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, wines and beer categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Smirnoff, J&B, Baileys, Cuervo, Tanqueray, Captain Morgan, Crown Royal, Beaulieu Vineyard and Sterling Vineyards wines.

Diageo is a global company, trading in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE).

For more information about Diageo, its people, brands, and performance, visit us at Diageo.com. For our global resource that promotes responsible drinking through the sharing of best practice tools, information and initiatives, visit DRINKiQ.com.

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There are many ways you can improve your health, and just a few small changes can give big results. But there always seems to be conflicting advice concerning what is good for us, and the right ways to improve our health.

So, the realbuzz.com team has compiled a list of 25 health-boosting tips which we believe to be pretty much incontrovertible! Doing a combination of our suggested activities will boost your health and improve your lifestyle and well-being - so try them out.

1. Reduce your fat intake. The effects of fat on our arteries and general health are pretty well known, so you should try to reduce your fat intake by changing your cooking methods. Try grilling, baking, steaming or poaching, rather than frying.

2. Improve your sleep. If you're having trouble sleeping, try cutting out alcohol or caffeine and other stimulants before you go to bed, as this can help you to nod off and get a good night's sleep. Also, adding a few drops of lavender oil onto your pillow at night has been shown to have relaxing effects.

3. Cut down on your salt intake. To reduce the impact of salt on your blood pressure, cut down on your salt intake. We suggest using herbs and spices such as oregano, nutmeg and paprika to season your food, rather than always adding salt. You may eventually find that you don't need to add salt at all!

4. Enjoy a glass of wine. Drinking just one or two glasses of wine a day is thought to cut your risk of heart disease by up to a third. Make sure you go for red or rose variety, as they contain much higher levels of antioxidants than your average glass of white wine.

5. Be good to your bones. A diet high in calcium and vitamin D will lead to strong bones and healthy nerves and muscles. Good sources of calcium and vitamin D include egg yolk, broccoli, oily fish and direct sunlight.

To see the next 20 tips to improve your healthy lifestyle, head to http://bit.ly/5eUnl5

And that's not all; the realbuzz.com team has been delving deeper, looking at healthy ways to get the most out of your sex life. How many calories could you burn in a 20-minute sex session? Do you know what activity will increase the blood flow to your loins? What's the perfect libido boosting breakfast? What vegetable can contribute to a better sex life?

Take our realbuzz.com sex IQ test, and find out the answers. http://bit.ly/66k405

realbuzz.com is the definitive guide to healthy, active living. The purpose of the website is to help everyone get more out of life by providing them with the tools to live a healthy, active lifestyle. It has a growing number of pages on Health & Fitness, Sport & Leisure, Food & Diet and Active Travel.

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Defending five-time US Champion Brian Zachau of the Maple Grove, Minnesota T.G.I. Friday's restaurant defeated other top Larger than Life mixologists from across the Midwest last week to advance to the finals of T.G.I. Friday's® World Bartender Championship. Zachau will be making his seventh straight trip to the finals where he will face nine other finalists from around the globe for the title of "Greatest T.G.I. Friday's Bartender in the World." All funds raised from the annual event benefited the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.

"I've very excited to make my seventh straight trip to the World Bartender Championship. Each year, the competition gets tougher and tonight was a big win for me," said Midwest Division champion Zachau. "I look forward to preparing myself to face the best T.G.I. Friday's bartenders in the world.

The divisional competition consisted of three segments - compulsory, speed round and freestyle - as well as a comprehensive skill test. The freestyle segment gave the competitors the ultimate stage to show off their flair techniques of tossing, balancing, mixing cocktails and flipping bottles in the air to choreographed music. The mixologists who competed in the Midwest Division competition are finalists from local and regional competitions held earlier this fall.

Overall, more than 8,000 Friday's® bartenders from 60 countries are testing their knowledge and skills in their quest to reach the finals of the World Bartender Championship which will be held in early 2010.

The competition, which represents Friday's heritage, knowledge, expertise and innovation in the beverage industry, began back in the late 80s as a challenge between bartenders and has grown into a full representation of the Friday's brand, one of the most recognized brands in the world. Originators of the now-famous, trend-setting, bottle tossing "flair" style of bartending, T.G.I. Friday's bartenders are world renowned for their accuracy and precision, their larger than life personalities and their award-winning ability to entertain guests around the world.

IMAGES FROM THE MIDWEST DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP ARE AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING DFPR, tom@dfpr.com, 480-722-1461

With more than 900 restaurants in 60 countries, including approximately 600 restaurants in the U.S., T.G.I. Friday's offers great food, innovative drinks and a unique experience filled with flair and a Thank God It's Friday's(TM) attitude. Friday's authentic, engaging atmosphere makes it the perfect place to escape, socialize and connect with people while getting a rejuvenating second wind. Members of Give Me More Stripes®, Friday's guest recognition program, receive free stuff and special perks year-round. As the original casual dining restaurant, T.G.I. Friday's has a rich heritage which includes being credited with popularizing Happy Hour, Long Island Iced Tea and Loaded Potato Skins. T.G.I. Friday's is also famous for its flair bartenders, approximately 8000 of whom compete annually for the title of the "World's Greatest T.G.I. Friday's Bartender."

Carlson Restaurants Worldwide Inc., the parent company of TGI Friday's Inc., is a privately held company owned by Minneapolis-based Carlson, a world leader in the hospitality and travel industries. As of November 2009, Carlson Restaurants Worldwide owns, operates, franchises or licenses more than 1,000 restaurants in 60 countries. For more information, visit http://www.fridays.com.

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Global brewer Molson Coors (NYSE: TAP) has appointed Krishnan (Kandy) Anand to lead the company's international business outside of its mature markets in the US, Canada and the UK. Kandy Anand, 51, assumes the role of President, Molson Coors International, effective December 17th, 2009. Previously, Anand served as Vice President of Coca Cola's Global Revenue Growth Management and Commercial Leadership and in Latin America as Marketing Director. Most recently, he served as President of Coca Cola's Philippines Business Unit, where he has led the rejuvenation of the brand portfolio, transformed the route-to-market strategy, and restructured the business in one of Coca Cola's top ten markets. Prior to his time at Coca Cola, Anand served in various senior marketing strategy roles over fifteen years with Unilever in India. As a member of the Molson Coors executive team, Anand will also oversee enterprise wide strategy for the company, including all merger and acquisition activity.

"A significant part of Molson Coors' growth strategy moving forward will come from international expansion and we are fortunate to have attracted someone of Kandy's calibre to help us expand this effort. In addition to his many years of senior leadership experience in global brand and marketing strategy in the beverage industry, Kandy has demonstrated a proven ability to build strong teams, drive change and deliver both revenue and profit growth," according to Peter Swinburn, CEO, Molson Coors Brewing Company. "We welcome Kandy to our senior leadership team and look forward to working with him to expand the reach of our extraordinary brands, unlock the value of new markets, and accelerate our position as a leading global brewer."

"Molson Coors is well known in the brewing industry as an exceptional brand builder and innovator and I am very excited to be joining at a time when the company is well positioned to continue its strong growth in new markets. I look forward to working closely with the international team to help focus and accelerate the company's international strategy around key markets including Asia, Europe and Latin America," said Anand. "This is truly an exciting time to be a part of Molson Coors and the beer business. I am eager to leverage my international background and brand marketing expertise to help advance Molson Coors' goal of being one of the world's top global brewers."

In order to better plan, coordinate and execute the expansion of the Molson Coors brand portfolio outside of the Company's mature markets, the company established a new international business unit called Molson Coors International in 2008. Molson Coors currently markets over 65 beer brands in 40 countries around the world. Dave Perkins led Molson Coors International until he was appointed President and CEO of Molson Coors Canada in June 2009.

About Molson Coors Brewing Company:

Molson Coors Brewing Company is a leading global brewer delivering extraordinary brands that delight the world's beer drinkers. It brews, markets and sells a portfolio of leading premium brands such as Coors Light, Molson Canadian, Carling, Blue Moon, and Keystone Light across North America, Europe and Asia. It operates in Canada through Molson Coors Canada; in the US through MillerCoors; and in the U.K. and Ireland through Molson Coors UK. For more information on Molson Coors Brewing Company and our portfolio of brands, visit the company's Web site, www.molsoncoors.com.

SOURCE Molson Coors Brewing Company

Juicy, all-American burgers and healthy, tasty sub sandwiches for health-conscious consumers are now on the menu at the AIRMALL® at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. BAA Cleveland, developers of the AIRMALL® at CLE, is pleased to welcome Cheeburger Cheeburger and Subway this week. The national franchises are scheduled to open their new units at the airport in time for the busy Thanksgiving traveling season.

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"At BAA Cleveland, our development of the new AIRMALL® is focused on high-quality local and national concepts that provide a wide array of dining choices for passengers," said Tina LaForte, vice president of BAA Cleveland. "Cheeburger Cheeburger and Subway are recognized leaders in their categories, and we are certain that both units will become favorites among passengers in no time."

"Whether it's an all-American burger with a thick shake or a healthy sub sandwich on fresh-baked bread, travelers in Cleveland now have even more to choose from when they're looking for a meal on the go," added Airport Director Ricky Smith. "We are excited about the addition of Cheeburger Cheeburger and Subway. Moreover, passengers are really noticing the change as our concessions undergo this dramatic transformation, and we believe it will contribute toward accomplishing our overall goal at the airport -- enhancing the passenger experience."

Cheeburger Cheeburger (900 sq. ft.), operated by Robinson Hill CH, Inc., opened in the Main Terminal Food Court. The 1950s-style burger restaurant features the franchise's big, juicy burgers -- all made with 100-percent Angus beef -- along with thick milk shakes, French fries and onion rings. Founded in 1986 on Sanibel Island, FL, Cheeburger Cheeburger boasts locations across the United States.

Subway (915 sq. ft.), operated by Cleveland-area franchisees Deb & Joe Lukasik, opened on Concourse D. Sandwich artists are preparing stacked sandwiches made to order, including the restaurant's eight subs with 6 grams of fat or less. Subway is the world's largest submarine sandwich franchise, with more than 28,500 locations in 86 countries.

The AIRMALL® at CLE is a project of BAA Cleveland, designated by the City of Cleveland as the developer and manager of all concessions at the airport. The city anticipates the AIRMALL® will double the current participation rate of local and minority-owned companies, double the number of concession jobs, and double retail sales figures during the next decade.

When complete, the AIRMALL® at CLE will occupy 76,000 square feet of retail space.

About BAA Cleveland

BAA Cleveland, Inc. is the developer and manager of the retail and concessions program at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE). In 2008, BAA entered into a ten-year contract with the City of Cleveland to transform the retail, food and beverage concessions into the AIRMALL® at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, a strategic combination of well-known national brands and high-quality local concepts offered at "Regular Mall Prices...Guaranteed." BAA Cleveland is a project of BAA USA, the developer and manager of the retail, food and beverage operations at the AIRMALLs® at Pittsburgh International Airport, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, and Boston Logan International Airport (Terminals B and E). BAA USA is an affiliate of BAA Limited, the world's leading airport company, which owns and operates seven UK airports (Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Southampton, Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow). For more information, visit www.airmall.com or www.baausa.com.

Contact:             Jeff Donaldson
                     412-642-7700
                     jeff.donaldson@elias-savion.com

SOURCE BAA Cleveland