The promotion of Armando de Medeiros, previously President and Chief Executive Officer of Pernod Ricard Canada, to a position of Chief Executive Officer of another Pernod Ricard subsidiary will be communicated in the near future.A and CDL.

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Other products owned and distributed by Drinks include Damiana, the Mexican
liqueur, Aguila Tequila; Norman's Wines from Australia's oldest winery,
Drinks' award-winning Cohete Rum Guarana from Panama, 1812 Beer from
Sackets Harbor Brewery, Swiss T and Rheingold Beer.Y.
The 2005 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, held on March
12-13 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, received close too 600 entries
that were judged solely on blind taste tests."
The complete list of Pernod Ricard USA's awards include:

Best Irish Whiskey
Redbreast(R)

Double Gold
Bushmills(R) Irish Cream
Bushmills(R) Malt 16
Jameson(R) 12
Jameson(R) 18
Redbreast(R)
Wild Turkey (R) 101 Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Gold
Bushmills(R) Malt 21
Chivas Regal(R) 12
Chivas Regal(R) 18
Midleton Very Rare(TM)
The Glenlivet(R) 15 French Oak Reserve (TM)
The Glenlivet(R) 18
The Glenlivet(R) 21
Wild Turkey(R) Rare Breed(R) Barrel Proof Bourbon
Wodka Wyborowa Single Estate(TM)

Silver
Black Bush(R) Irish Whiskey
Chivas Regal(R) 21
The Glenlivet(R) 12
Wild Turkey(R) Kentucky Spirit(R) Single Barrel Bourbon
Wild Turkey(R) Russell's Reserve(R) Small Batch Bourbon

Bronze
Indigo by Larios(TM) Gin
Seagram's Black Cherry Flavored Vodka(TM)

About Pernod Ricard USA

Pernod Ricard USA is an American producer and distributor of fine
spirits and wine .

PRESS RELEASE Pernod Ricard +amp; Corby Distilleries announce combined strategic approach to Canadian market

Corby intends to satisfy the CAN$105 million purchase price by selling its 45% interest in Tia Maria to Pernod Ricard."

Pernod Ricard is listed on the Euronext Paris Sa First Market of the Paris Stock Exchange under the symbols PERP.PA (Reuters) and RI FP (Bloomberg).

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The global duty free market is a
multi-billion dollar luxury goods segment in which spirits are a major
component . Drinks Americas will launch Trump Super Premium Vodka this
coming spring and expects the brand to establish global distribution in
this market segment. Trump Super Premium Vodka will be a perfect fit in airport duty
free shops not only in The Americas but in Europe and Asia Pacific. Drinks' portfolio of premium alcoholic
beverages includes Willie Nelson's Old Whiskey River Bourbon and Bourbon
Cream; Roy Yamaguchi's Y Sake." Mr.

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements relating , but not limited to, Corby's operations and business prospects. Such forwardlooking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed, projected or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to economic, competitive and industry conditions.

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Patrick Nilson, the President of Haleybrooke International, stated, "We are
very pleased with the opportunity to work with Drinks Americas on the Trump
Super Premium Vodka launch in the important duty free marketplace.com.

Business Editors/Food/Beverage Editors

WHITE PLAINS, N. The addition of Pernod Ricard's brands solidifies Corby's number-two ranking in the Canadian market, while further enhancing the company's premium portfolio .

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Drinks Americas develops, owns, markets, and nationally distributes
alcoholic and non-alcoholic premium beverages that are often associated
with renowned icon celebrities.

For further information , please visit our website at
www. Wodka Wyborowa Single Estate(TM) also received a Gold medal
and led the three awards for the company's white spirit wins. Krystyna Hoeg, President and Chief Executive Officer of Corby, will continue to lead the reorganized company.S.

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We see
it being featured on high end cruise ships and in diplomatic shops.A. The transaction, expected to close July 2, 2006, shall involve the reorganization of both companies' Canadian operations.

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PRESS RELEASE Drinks Americas Trump Super Premium Vodka a Perfect Fit for Global Duty Free Luxury Market

Corby's existing Voting Class A Common Shares and Non-voting Class B Common Shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols CDL.

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The company's Irish whiskey portfolio was unsurpassed with
Redbreast(R) named 'Best Irish Whiskey ' and Bushmills(R) and
Jameson(R) each receiving two Double Gold awards. As a result of this transaction , Corby will also represent such global brands as Chivas Regal and The Glenlivet scotches, Jameson Irish whiskey, Havana Club rum, Jacob's Creek and Wyndham Estate wines. Hoeg. Corby disclaims any responsibility to update any such forward-looking statements.

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The
Trump trademark is known around the world and clearly associated with the
very best.

Pernod Ricard USA Dominates Brown Spirits Category In 2005 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

It is the first
international spirits competition held in the United States on an
annual basis.

Under the agreement, Corby acquired the exclusive right to represent Pernod Ricard's brands in Canada for the next 15 years. Andr Hmard, previously Chief Operating Officer of Pernod Ricard Canada is appointed to the position of Chief Operating Officer of Corby.

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drinksamericas.
Pernod Ricard USA's Scotch whisky brands, including the number one
single -malt in the United States, The Glenlivet(R), received seven
awards. The companies also agreed upon the terms for continuation of production of Corby`s owned-brands by Pernod Ricard at its production facility in Walkerville, Ontario for the next 15 years, with agreement of a 10 year term and five year extension possibility. Bord added that Pernod Ricard's brands will be well served by Corby's expertise , strong relationships and reputation in the Canadian market. and Mexico).

For more information , please contact:

PERNOD RICARD SA

Francisco de la VEGA, Communications VP

Tel: +33 (0)1 41 00 40 96

Patrick de BORREDON, Investor Relations VP

Tel: +33 (0)1 41 00 41 71

Florence TARON, Press Relations Manager

Tel: +33 (0)1 41 00 40 88

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As part of the transaction, Corby would also acquire from Pernod Ricard the international rights to Lamb's rum (excluding the Canadian rights, which Corby already owns) and the Canadian rights to Seagram's Coolers .

"We are pleased that discussions with Pernod Ricard have resulted in a combined strategic approach to the Canadian market," stated Mrs.

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The Trump trademark will be
a perfect fit.

"This transaction brings together the best of two extraordinary organizations to the benefit of liquor boards, licensees and consumers in every region of the country," explained Michel Bord, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Pernod Ricard Americas.

Following last year's acquisition of Allied Domecq, Pernod Ricard is the world's second largest spirits and wine group and ranks second in the growing North American market, composed of Canada, the U. The Group is a component of the CAC 40 index value. HOEG, President and CEO

John NICODEMO, VP, Finance and CFO

Tel.corby.

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We know
that over time this market segment will reinforce the global Trump Super
Premium Vodka brand and sell a lot of cases.

The companies have further agreed that Corby would manage Pernod Ricard's business interests in Canada , including the Walkerville production facility.

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(OTC BB: DKAM)
(Drinks Americas or the "Company" ) today announced that it will partner
with Haleybrooke International introducing Trump Super Premium Vodka to the
Global Duty Free and Cruise Line markets.
Seeing Trump Vodka selling in airports from Tokyo to Paris to New York will
be both exciting and worthy of the brand.----

Redbreast(R) Named "Best Irish Whiskey" Six Double
Gold Medals Awarded to Premium Whiskey Brands

Pernod Ricard USA garnered top honors at the 2005 San Francisco
World Spirits Competition, earning six Double Gold and eight Gold
awards. and Corby Distilleries Limited announced today that they have entered into an agreement concerning the Canadian representation of Pernod Ricard 's brands, production of Corby's owned-brands, an exchange of certain assets and a combined strategic approach to the Canadian market.

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Drinks non alcoholic brands include the
distribution of Paul Newman 's Own Lightly Sparkling Fruit Juice Drinks. The company produces Wild Turkey(R) Bourbon,
Seagram 's Extra Dry Gin(R) and Seagram's Extra Smooth Vodka(R) and
imports other premium brands such as Chivas Regal(R) Scotch whisky,
The Glenlivet(R) Single Malt Scotch whisky, Jameson(R) and
Bushmills(R ) Irish Whiskeys, Martell(TM) Cognac, Jacob's Creek(R) and
Wyndham Estate(R) wines.

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The
duty free business is a luxury goods business. Forward-looking information typically contains statements with words such as "anticipate, "believe", "expect" or similar words suggesting future outcomes.pernod-ricard .: +416 369 1859

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We are very pleased to be
partnering with Patrick Nilson and the entire team at Haleybrooke.

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Corby anticipates that the transaction shall provide it with greater assurance with respect to both earnings and production, in addition to the leverage of a global player in Pernod Ricard and its brands.

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Kevin Fennessey, Pernod Ricard USA Senior Vice President of
Marketing comments, "We're proud to produce and market an unmatched
portfolio of the world's greatest whiskeys as well as a number of
other award-winning spirits for our consumers to enjoy. "This reorganization reflects our corporate approach of having strong local roots combined with a global reach and is supported by our common commitment to excellence and more precisely to being the supplier of choice for all of our customers . The transaction is expected to add approximately CAN$24 million to Corby's revenue, in addition to the approximately CAN$6 million of revenue that it maintains by continuing Canadian representation of the former Allied Domecq brands, now owned by Pernod Ricard.

Corby's portfolio of owned-brands include some of the most renowned and respected brands in Canada, including Wiser's rye whiskies, Lamb 's rum and Polar Ice vodka.NV.com

CORBY DISTILLERIES LIMITED

Krystyna T.

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Drinks Americas Holdings, Ltd.Net

Patrick Kenny, CEO of Drinks Americas, said, "The Trump trademark is truly
a global brand and we are excited that sales of Trump Super Premium Vodka
will be extended to the international duty free and luxury goods market.B.

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MacReport.
March [8], 2006 - Pernod Ricard S. Through its affiliation with Pernod Ricard, Corby will continue to represent leading international marques such as Ballantine 's scotch, Beefeater gin, Malibu rum, Kahla liqueur and Mumm champagne. And, most importantly, we have strengthened our portfolio in all categories - spirits, wine and coolers.

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"We now have responsibility for the management of every aspect of our business, from sales and marketing to production and supply chain management.

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Old Whiskey River, Y
Sake, Aguila Tequila and Cohete Rum are Gold and Silver Medal award winners
respectively from the International Beverage Tasting Institute and the San
Francisco International Wine and Spirits Competition. Overall, Pernod
Ricard USA received an impressive 23 medals, 20 of which were in brown
spirits categories.