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New York, N.Y., Oct. 3, 2009 — Akvinta Vodka, the first Mediterranean luxury vodka, announced that it is now available in the U.S. market. This marks the first of many expansions outside of Europe for the brand and with the help of Genesis Distributing, the new super-premium vodka will make its premiere in New York, New Jersey and California

"As one of Europe's top selling vodkas, Akvinta has seen tremendous growth and acceptance especially in retail stores like Harrod's,"� states Jeffery Becker, President of Akvinta USA. "For the U.S. market Akvinta has been certified Organic by the USDA and has received Kosher certification as well."

Akvinta is triple distilled and filtered through a patented Quintuple Filtration process, which is made up of five natural filters:

• Birch Charcoal — purifies the water to reduce impurities and contributes to the taste
• Marble — reproduces the natural filtration process found when rain water is purified in a natural spring
• Silver — softens and smoothes the taste
• Gold — adds warmth to the taste
• Platinum — unifies all components and adds half-tones to the after taste

With no additives, this refined vodka goes well with mixed drinks, such as a classic vodka Martini or cocktails with citrus and fruit ingredients, over ice or at room temperature by itself. On the nose, Akvinta emits a light, but sweet lemon citrus fragrance, has a slight peppery taste and a creamy finish with no burn. The Beverage Testing Institute (BTI) of Chicago gave Akvinta the title of 'exceptional' based on its smoothness earning the vodka a Gold Medal at The International Review of Spirits in 2007.

"During the development of Akvinta, we wanted to create a product that embodied luxury and sophistication," states Pavel Ryabov, CEO of the company. "To accomplish that goal, our company combined high quality ingredients such as the finest Italian wheat with the Quintuple Filtration process to produce distinguished vodka."

Akvinta is exquisitely packaged in a crystal clear bottle highlighting the vodka's main ingredient, sparkling Dalmatian spring water. The luxurious bottle designed by Lewis Moberly of London has a red glaze on the bottom to reflect the Mediterranean warmth, color and style, a gold V in the logo and a seal verifying the Quintuple Filtration process. Akvinta has received several prestigious awards including the Mobius Award for Design and Packaging and a Gold medal for Design and Packaging from Drinks Business. Akvinta is available in 750ml and 1.0L.

A comprehensive array of marketing communication initiatives are being used for the U.S. introduction of Akvinta Vodka including advertising in prominent New York and trade publications; consumer and trade public relations support; social media marketing; website development; fashion industry and other event sponsorships such as being the official vodka sponsor of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week; and product placement on Virgin Atlantic Airlines.

ABOUT AKVINTA VODKA

Akvinta Vodka is the first luxury Mediterranean Vodka. Akvinta is carefully crafted using premium ingredients including the finest quality Italian wheat and a revolutionary Quintuple Filtration system that uses five natural elements to yield a uniquely smooth vodka. Akvinta is USDA certified organic and imported into the U.S. by MHW, Ltd. of Manhasset, N.Y.

For more information of Akvinta, please visit www.AkvintaUSA.com

Contact:
Carly McAnelly
Akvinta USA, Inc.
212-247-3438
cmcanelly@akvintausa.com

AKVINTA Vodka is a USDA certified organic spirit.

Imported by AKVINTA USA, Manhasset, NY 11030 www.akvinta.com