"
CL Financial, a Trinidad-based conglomerate with holdings in
insurance , banking, real estate, energy and energy related industries,
and other businesses has made numerous acquisitions in the beverage
alcohol industry in recent years, either directly or through CL World
Brands, including HINE Cognac, Burn Stewart Distillers (Scottish
Leader, Black Bottle and Bunnahabhain , Ledaig, Tobermory, and Deanston
single malts), Paragon Vintners of London, Dugas SA and Chateau OnLine
of France, an INTERNET vendor of wine and spirits in Europe.

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With over 40 years of experience in the specialty toy retailer
channel, SW Express represents the largest network of specialty toy
retailers in the industry. The company also
holds rights in the U.

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Its sales
categories include infant, pre-school, early learning, imaginative and
active play, represented by award-winning brand names Ryan's Room(TM),
Gertie Ball,(TM) IQ Baby(TM), and Neurosmith(R). Todhunter International, Inc.

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----Developmental
toy company Small World Toys, a wholly owned subsidiary of Small World
Kids (OTCBB:SWKD), and a leading developer, manufacturer and
distributor of specialty children's products , today announces SW
Express(TM), a toy distribution and sales division that gives toy
manufacturers access to over 3,000 retail outlets across the country,
including specialty toy retailers, national chains, education,
catalog, online and International toy retailers."
"We rely on SW Express for all of our US distribution needs," said
Steve Reardon, Managing Director, Tolo Toys.

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"As the specialty toy channel continues to be
the largest sector of growth within the toy industry, we are uniquely
positioned to help other companies bring their products to market
efficiently. The
company is structured in two divisions, Small World Toys (proprietary
toy brands) and Small World Express (distribution arm). for specialty channel distribution for many
established, high profile brands , such as Little Tikes(R) and Tolo(R).

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" For more
information on SW Express, please contact Howard Bennett, EVP Sales at
1-800-421-4153. Maltby, Chairman and CEO of Todhunter International, Inc.

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Toy companies such as Tolo(R), Little
Tikes(R), BAO and Baby Culture, are among the portfolio companies to
rely on SW Express for their US-based specialty sales and
distribution.

Statements contained in this press release, other than historical
facts, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section
27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934.

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Small World Kids Announces Toy Distribution Division; SW Express Gives Toy Manufacturers Access to 3 000 Retail Outlets

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Todhunter International Inc. and CL Financial Announce Interest in Brand Acquisition from Allied

----Todhunter
International, Inc.

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S.

Todhunter International, Inc.

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would potentially join
Angostura Holdings, Ltd.
is also a producer of bulk rum, brandy, wine, vinegar and cooking
wines, which it supplies to the beverage alcohol and food industries.

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Business Editors

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. These
statements involve various risks and uncertainties, including without
limitation those contained in the section entitled "Forward -Looking
Statements" in Todhunter's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended September 30, 2004.

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"In addition to our own line of developmental toys, offering
outside toy companies access to our strong sales and distribution
network creates a mutually beneficial relationship," said Debra Fine,
CEO of Small World Kids. See www.

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and CL World Brands, two other companies in
which CL Financial has a majority stake, in a possible bid to purchase
the available brands.

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,
states, "It is anticipated that an acquisition would allow CL World
Brands, Angostura and Todhunter opportunities for strategic growth and
synergies from ownership, production, distribution and marketing of
those brands. Todhunter intends that such forward-looking
statements shall be subject to the safe harbors created thereby .

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net for more information or call 310-
645-9680.
Jay S.) is an American company listed on the American
Stock Exchange and owner and marketer of the Cruzan Rum line in the
United States and international markets.

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Angostura Holdings, Ltd.

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Business Editors/Toy Industry Writers

CULVER CITY , Calif. The
forward-looking statements are made as of the date of these statements
and Todhunter undertakes no obligation to update or revise the
forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual
results could differ materially from those projected in the
forward-looking statements .

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"As the largest
distributor to the specialty toy channel and its access to education
and catalog sales, SW Express gives us immediate market penetration
that requires minimal sales and marketing management.

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(soon to be renamed Cruzan
International, Inc.

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is a Trinidad-based producer and
marketer of the world famous Angostura Bitters brand and Angostura and
Fernandes rums, and is listed on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Market. As a result, future results may differ
materially from the expected results represented by the
forward-looking statements contained in this press release.

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Its products are sold in over 3,000 locations -- including educational
channels, retail chains, Internet sites , catalogues and specialty
stores. Todhunter International, Inc.

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About Small World Kids

Small World Kids develops, manufactures, markets and distributes
high-quality specialty toys and educational products for children. (AMEX:THT), producer and distributor of Cruzan
Rum, importer and marketer of premium branded spirits, and distiller
of bulk rum and brandy, today reported that its ultimate controlling
shareholder, CL Financial, has announced its interest in acquiring
some of the brands of Allied that may become available following
Allied's pending acquisition by one or more of several multinational
bidders.

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