Kobrand & Spirits A Story of Quality SPIRITS

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Consumer palates have progressively grown more sophisticated, seeking out distinctive spirit brands that demonstrate originality, authenticity and quality. Imaginative mixologists and chefs have accelerated this evolution with their inspired creativity.

The Kobrand Spirits luxury portfolio represents some of the world’s best and most respected spirit brands, each holding a special place at home or in restaurants, bars and clubs. The Alizé brand pioneered a new and dynamic industry category: Exotic Cordials. The selective expansion of the spirits portfolio continues with the recently introduced Alizé COCO, COCO Pineapple, COCO Peach flavors, Dark and Vikingfjord Premium imported from .

The spirits portfolio also offers a treasured collection of specialty craft spirits. Timeless benchmarks such as Delamain Grande Champagne , Larressingle , Akvavit, L’Héritier-Guyot Crème de Cassis and Antica exemplify true craftsmanship and rich history. Mixologist-favored Depaz Blue Cane Rhum Agricole, Linie Aquavit, Gates of London and Belle de Brillet Pear & Cognac Liqueur round out this notable global spirits portfolio.

All exemplify the portfolio’s breadth, with alluring , back-bar essentials and best-in-class indulgences. Alizé Passion

Origin: France

• A unique, all natural, premium liqueur imported from France • First to incorporate the intriguing and delectable blend of passion fruit, exotic flavors and premium French vodka • Alizé Gold Passion: L’Original… Exotic passion fruit delicately blended with premium French vodka • Alizé Red Passion: exotic passion fruit with cranberry delicately blended with premium French vodka • Alizé Bleu Passion: exotic passion fruit flavors intermingled with cherry and ginger delicately blended with premium French vodka • Cork finished with dynamic clear glass packaging for a fresh and energetic new look; larger sizes now available in 6-bottle cases • Distinct and delicious flavors to be savored on the rocks or in unique, stylish & colorful • Life’s more fun in color

Portfolio: Alizé GOLD PASSION, ABV: 16%, Sizes: 1L, 750ml, 375ml and 200ml Alizé RED PASSION, ABV: 16%, Sizes: 1L, 750ml, 375ml and 200ml Alizé BLEU PASSION, ABV: 16%, Sizes: 1L, 750ml, 375ml and 200ml

Noteworthy: “10 Most Influential Spirits Brands of the Past 25 Years.” — David Wondrich, Wine & Spirits.. www.alize.com Alizé COCO

Origin: France

• Alizé COCO: blends natural coconut and exotic passion fruit • Alizé COCO Pineapple and Alizé COCO Peach: intensely unique and inviting combinations of natural fruit flavors infused with premium French liqueur • Superior mixability – the perfect complement to a wide range of premium spirits and juices…just as delicious on the rocks • Cork finished and presented in inviting clear glass packaging with a spectacularly fresh and energetic look; available in convenient 6-bottle cases for larger sizes • Imported from France

Portfolio: Alizé COCO, ABV: 20%, Sizes: 1L, 750ml, 375ml and 200ml Alizé COCO Pineapple, ABV: 20%, Sizes: 1L, 750ml, 375ml and 200ml Alizé COCO Peach, ABV: 20%, Sizes: 1L, 750ml, 375ml and 200ml

Sandy Bikini 1 ½ oz. Alizé COCO 1 oz. Aged Rum 1 ½ oz. Pineapple Juice 1 ½ oz. Orange Juice Shake, strain into snifter glass, top with crushed ice, garnish with nutmeg. www.alizecoco.com Vikingfjord Vodka

Origin: Norway

• Made from pure glacial water • Smooth and natural • Five-times distilled • Charcoal filtration • A -based spirit that is naturally gluten-free portfolio: Vikingfjord 80 Proof Vodka ABV: 40%, Sizes: 1.75L, 1L, 750ml, 200ml and 50ml Vikingfjord Chocolate & Raspberry Vodka, ABV: 35%, Size: 750ml Vikingfjord Apple Vodka ABV: 35%, Size: 750ml Vikingfjord Citrus Vodka ABV: 35%, Size: 750ml

Noteworthy: The heart of Vikingfjord Vodka is the pristine glacial water expertly blended with the finest potato spirit to create a wonderfully balanced vodka that is naturally gluten-free.

Glacier Express 2 oz. Vikingfjord Vodka 2 oz. Blood Orange Juice 1 oz. Domaine Carneros Brut Vintage Cuvée ½ oz. Aperol® Press two blood orange slices into bottom of wine glass. Add 1/3 full of crushed ice. Add blood orange juice, Aperol® and Vikingfjord Vodka. Fill another 1/3 with crushed ice. Add champagne. Top with crushed ice, add straw. www.vikingfjord.com Tia Maria

Origin: Italy

• An exotic infusion of Jamaican rum, the finest coffee beans roasted to perfection and a touch of vanilla • Rich copper and golden amber tones blend with an enticing caramel nose • Try in an Espresso Martini portfolio: Tia Maria Dark Liqueur ABV: 26.5% Sizes: 1L, 750ml & 375ml

Noteworthy: The legend of Tia Maria dates back to the mid-17th Century, when a beautiful young Spanish aristocrat fled the turmoil of colonial war on the island of Jamaica. Her maid saved one family treasure, a small jewelry box with black pearl earrings and an ancient manuscript with the recipe for a mysterious liqueur. The recipe was named after the courageous woman: Tia Maria. It was rediscovered in the 1950s by Dr. Kenneth Leigh Evans, who produced and marketed it.

“A beauty of a liqueur that deserves the spotlight once again” Highly Recommended ..— F. Paul Pacult’s Spirit Journal March 2013 HHHH.....

Tia Espresso 1 oz. Tia Maria 1 oz. Vikingfjord Vodka 1 oz. espresso ½ oz. simple syrup (1:1)

Combine all ingredients with crushed ice in a shaker and shake. Pour into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with three coffee beans. www.tiamaria.com Delamain Cognac

Origin: Cognac, France

• Made exclusively from Grande Champagne eaux-de-vie • Minimum age of any Delamain cognac utilized in a blend is 25 years • Matured beside the Charente River for naturally perfect aging conditions • No artificial colorings or flavors • One of the last remaining family- managed Cognac houses portfolio: Delamain Pale & Dry X.O ABV: 40%, Size: 750ml Delamain Vesper ABV: 40%, Size: 750ml Delamain Très Vénérable ABV: 40%, Size: 750ml Delamain Réserve de la Famille ABV: 43%, Size: 750ml Delamain EXTRA ABV: 40%, Size: 750ml Delamain Vintage 1963, 1973, 1981 ABV: 40%, Size: 750ml Delamain Le Voyage ABV: 42%, Size: 750ml

Noteworthy: F. Paul Pacult’s Spirit Journal Hall of Fame Inductee – “All eight of the SJ Hall of Famers are iconic spirits that represent consistent greatness in repeated tastings over the years since the founding of F. Paul Pacult’s Spirit Journal in 1991. They therefore deserve to be recognized in perpetuity as stellar benchmark models of five-star quality.” — F. Paul Pacult’s Spirit Journal...

“…as smooth and even delicate as you could hope for, but with a finish that keeps changing in your mouth, evolving…” — David Wondrich, Esquire, September 2013...... www.delamain-cognac.fr Larressingle Armagnac

Origin: Armagnac, France

• #1 Armagnac in the United States • Blended from spirits originating in Armagnac’s two highest-quality growing regions • Blends are made uniquely for Kobrand Corporation portfolio: Larressingle X.O. ABV: 43%, Size: 750ml Larressingle V.S.O.P. ABV: 40%, Size: 750ml

Noteworthy: Today, the fourth and fifth generations of the Papelorey family preside over Larressingle, one of Armagnac’s most important marques.

Beverage Testing Institute – 90 Points, “Gold Medal,” “Brilliant copper color. Creamy vanilla, dried apricot, and nut aromas. A round, supple entry leads to a smooth, fruity full-bodied palate with toffee, dried fruit, and balancing pepperiness. This is a highly refined style of Armagnac .” www.armagnac-larressingle.com

Château de Larressingle Belle de Brillet Pear & Cognac Liqueur

Origin: Cognac, France

• About twenty pounds of pears are required to produce each bottle • Pears are blended with young Brillet cognac from Petite Champagne region portfolio: Belle de Brillet Pear & Cognac Liqueur ABV: 30%, Sizes: 750ml & 375ml

Noteworthy: “Brilliant…finishes as gracefully as any liqueur available today, lush, ripe fruity, and remarkably elegant… A classic liqueur that would be impossible to improve upon.” — F. Paul Pacult’s Spirit Journal March 2013 Highest Recommendation HHHHH

Maison Brillet Estate

THE GARDEN 1 oz. Belle de Brillet Pear & Cognac Liqueur 1 oz. Vikingfjord Vodka ¾ oz. Lemon Juice ¾ oz. Simple Syrup Mint, green grapes, cucumber, green apple Add lime juice and simple syrup, muddle all fruit, add the remaining ingredients. Shake, strain onto ice. Serve in a double rocks glass. Garnish with mint sprigs and a slice of pear. www.brillet.fr L’Héritier-Guyot Crème de Cassis

Origin: Dijon, France

• Made from orchards in the Côte d’Or, home to many of the most highly acclaimed vineyards in the world • Production is completely natural: no fruit juice additives, colorings or flavorings of any kind permitted • Black currants contain seven times more vitamin C than oranges and double the amount of antioxidants found in blueberries portfolio: L’Héritier-Guyot, Crème de Cassis ABV: 20%, Size: 750ml

Black currants

Noteworthy: By law, the process must be completely natural from start to finish: No fruit juice additives, colorings or flavorings of any kind are permitted to alter the slow maceration of the fruit.

Kir Royale 1 oz. L’Héritier-Guyot Crème de Cassis 5 oz. Domaine Carneros Brut or other dry sparkling wine

Pour the Crème de Cassis into a champagne glass and top with Brut. www.lheritier-guyot.com Antica Sambuca

Origin: Italy • Distillate infused with the finest star from China • Crafted from a traditional recipe handed down through generations • Made in the Veneto region of Italy • Premium star anise is extracted, washed and infused for seven days • Special proprietary retractable, no-drip “Pro-Pour”

portfolio: Antica Classic Sambuca Liqueur ABV: 38%, Size: 750ml

Antica Black Sambuca Liqueur ABV: 38%, Size: 750ml

Noteworthy: Double Gold Medal. 2013 San Francisco World Spirits ..Competition .www.anticasambuca.it Linie Aquavit & Aalborg Akvavit

Origin: Linie – Norway; Aalborg –

Linie Aquavit • Casks cross the equator twice on ocean ships over a four-month voyage under conditions that create the smoothest aquavit • Acquires a hint of flavor from maturation in oak casks previously used to age sherry • Made from potato spirit, with notes of , aniseed, sherry and vanilla, to create a rich, herbal flavor

Aalborg Akvavit • From distillery established in 1846, crystal clear akvavit with refined caraway flavor, lemon peel and aniseed hints • Perfect choice for any good meal, to be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature

Portfolio: Linie Aquavit, ABV: 41.5%, Size: 750ml Aalborg Jubilæums Akvavit, ABV: 40%, Size: 750ml Aalborg Taffel Akvavit, ABV: 45%, Size: 750ml

Noteworthy: These hand crafted aquavits are deeply rooted in the histories of their origins. Linie is Norway’s oldest, most prestigious aquavit dating back over 200 years and Aalborg Akvavit, of Denmark, was established in 1846.

Vintage Age 2 oz. Linie Aquavit ½ oz. Cherry Heering ½ oz. Palo Cortado Sherry 1 Bar Spoon Ginger Syrup Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass, add ice and stir. Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with three cherries. www.linie.com www.aalborgakvavit.dk Depaz Blue Cane Rhum Agricole

Origin: St. Pierre, Martinique

• Rhum Agricole (rum distilled from freshly pressed sugarcane juice) is the highest-quality rum available • Only 5% of the rum produced qualifies as Rhum Agricole • Made exclusively from the world’s most coveted and costly sugarcane: Blue Cane • No artificial colorings or flavors added • Awarded AOC status for strict adherence to precise standards of excellence portfolio: Depaz Blue Cane Rhum Agricole ABV: 45%, Size: 750ml Depaz Cane Syrup, Size: 700ml

Noteworthy: ... .HHHHH ...... “In one word, stupendous.” . — F. Paul Pacult’s Spirit Journal.

Depaz Estate

The Midnight Mojito 1 oz. Depaz Blue Cane Rhum Agricole 1 oz. Depaz Cane Syrup 1 oz. fresh lime juice 6-8 fresh mint leaves Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake vigorously. Strain contents into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a sprig of mint. www.depazrhum.com Gates of London Premium Dry Gin

Origin: England

• Classic London Dry Gin distilled from botanicals steeped in a copper pot still for twenty-four hours • Smooth, full-flavored gin of immense character, with lush aromas of juniper and citrus portfolio: Gates of London Premium London Dry Gin ABV: 40%, Size: 1L

Noteworthy: This premium Gin’s name evokes the fabled “Seven Gates of London,” forever linked in history to the city of London and the evolving trade of its day. A proud likeness of the South Gate graces the Gates of London package and recalls the majesty of these historic gates.

The Gates of London Martini 2 ½ oz. Gates of London Premium London Dry Gin ¾ oz. Dry 1 or 2 olives

Fill a mixing glass with large ice cubes. Add gin and vermouth. Stir until ice cold. Strain into a chilled martini or cocktail glass. Garnish with pimento stuffed olives. www.kobrandwineandspirits.com ©2014 Kobrand Corporation, Purchase, New York