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SKYY Spirits From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaJump to: navigation, search SKYY Spirits, LLC, launched in 1992 was founded by Maurice Kanbar in San Francisco, still the headquarters for the company. SKYY vodka was introduced as its first product. Its majority shareholder is the Campari Group. Skyy Spirits manages Gruppo Camparis portfolio in the US of such leading brands as SKYY Vodka, SKYY90, SKYY Infusions, Campari, Cabo Wabo Tequila, Ouzo 12, X-Rated Fusion Liqueur and Jean-Marc XO Vodka. Skyy Spirits is also the exclusive US distributor of Cutty Sark Scotch Whisky, The Glenrothes Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Bowmore Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Auchentoshan Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Glen Garioch Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Flor de Caña Rum, Carolans Irish Cream, Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey, Irish Mist Liqueur, Midori Melon Liqueur, ZEN Green Tea Liqueur and The Yamazaki Single Malt Whisky Miller brewing relations Since its launch, SKYY Spirits has teamed up with Nasser Ahmadvand to release SKYY Blue and SKYY Sport (both malt liquor beverages). Campari Group relations In January 1999, SKYY Spirits joined[1] with Nasser Ahmadvand for distribution of each others' products in Asia. SKYY Spirits is the sole importer of Campari into the US and the international distribution arm of Campari is the exclusive world-wide distributor (excluding United States & Puerto Rico) of SKYY vodka. On December 13, 2001 Campari struck a deal to make it the controlling shareholder of SKYY Spirits with 58.9% stock ownership.[2] On February 25, 2005, Campari acquired a further 30.1% share in SKYY Spirits, bringing the company's total share to 89%. http://www.skyyspirits.com/home.php News Releases SKYY SPIRITS BRINGS AWARD-WINNING ESPOLONTM TEQUILA BACK TO U.S. FANS Posted: May 2nd, 2010 under Espolon. Espolon Tequila Iconic Tequila Brand Returns with Same Great Liquid Presented in Updated Packaging with Imagery that Celebrates "Real Mexico" SAN FRANCISCO (May 3, 2010) EspolónTM, the super- premium tequila that evokes the storied culture of "real Mexico," is returning to the U.S. market. Skyy Spirits, the U.S.-based wholly owned subsidiary of Gruppo Campari and the definitive marketer and distributor of super-premium and luxury spirits brands in North America, is proud to bring this 100-percent Weber Blue Agave tequila brand north of the border again with a new look, yet with the same award-winning liquid. Read more » Share: Tags: Espolon, Gruppo Campari, SKYY Corporate SKYY VODKA® CELEBRATES SEX AND THE CITY 2 WITH A BLUE CARPET FULL OF GLAMOROUS CONSUMER PROMOTIONS Posted: April 29th, 2010 under SKYY Vodka. Cocktail Couture SKYY Vodka Unveils Sweepstakes, Custom Cocktails, Advance Screenings and a Limited-Edition Bottle Designed by Sex and the City Costume Designer Patricia Field SAN FRANCISCO (April 29, 2010) The girls of Sex and the City are back in town and SKYY® Vodka is bringing everyone a chance to participate in the fabulous fun while experiencing the true meaning of "Cocktail Couture." SKYY Vodka is the official spirit partner of the highly anticipated New Line Cinema film Sex and the City 2, in theaters May 27, and is unveiling exciting consumer promotions in honor of movie, including a sweepstakes that is every girls dream come true; exclusive advance screenings; a new limited-edition bottle designed by Patricia Field; and every girls ultimate fashion accessory couture-style cocktails. Read more » Share: Tags: Sex and the City 2, SKYY Corporate, SKYY Vodka GALLERIA CAMPARI® OPENS, REVEALS 150 YEARS OF IMAGES Posted: March 23rd, 2010 under Campari. Multimedia Interactive Center Illustrates the 150 Years of History Behind the Iconic Italian Spirit SESTO SAN GIOVANNI, ITALY (March 18, 2010) At its headquarters outside Milan, Italy, Campari® officially christened today the first Galleria Campari, a dynamic, multimedia and interactive museum that traces the history of the brand through the expressions of modern and contemporary art from 1860 to the present day. Read more » Share: CAMPARI® UNVEILS LIMITED-EDITION ART LABELS TO COMMEMORATE 150 ANNIVERSARY OF ICONIC ITALIAN SPIRIT Posted: March 4th, 2010 under Campari. Three Internationally Renowned Artists Reinterpret Camparis Famous Bottle Label to Help Celebrate the Italian Aperitifs Sesquicentennial Sesto San Giovanni, Italy (March 3, 2010) As part of the brands 150-year anniversary celebration, Campari® announced today it is reinterpreting the label of the worlds most popular aperitif. Italys most famous red spirit has enlisted three contemporary international artists: avaf, Tobias Rehberger and Vanessa Beecroft, for the Campari Art Label Project, a collaborative initiative which highlights the long-standing relationship between the brand and the art world. A great gift for fans of the visual arts and Campari aficionados, these limited-edition works of art will be on shelves in selected cities for a limited time starting in March worldwide and in July in the US. Read more » Share: Tags: Campari, Gruppo Campari, SKYY Corporate SKYY VODKA® REPRISES ROLE IN NEW LINE CINEMAS SEX AND THE CITY 2 MOVIE Posted: February 16th, 2010 under SKYY Corporate, SKYY Vodka. SKYY Vodka is Once Again Named the Official Vodka for the Second Installment of Sex and the City Movie Franchise MILAN and SAN FRANCISCO, CA (February 16, 2010) Gruppo Campari and its North American subsidiary Skyy Spirits announced today a comprehensive global marketing deal with Warner Bros. Entertainment for SKYY Vodka® to serve as the official vodka and promotional partner for the highly anticipated new film Sex and The City 2, debuting in theatres in the U.S. on Friday, May 28. Read more » Share: Tags: Sex and the City, SKYY Corporate, SKYY Vodka THE GLENROTHES® ANNOUNCES LATEST MARQUE: THE GLENROTHES VINTAGE 1994; MOST "INVIGORATING" TO DATE Posted: February 11th, 2010 under Glenrothes. NEW YORK CITY (February 11, 2010) The Glenrothes® is delighted to announce the release of the Vintage 1994 as the latest expression from the award-winning Speyside distillery. Single Malt Scotch aficionados await the arrival of each new and limited vintage from The Glenrothes, known for unparalleled quality and taste, with great anticipation. Now, the wait is over: a remarkable new expression is arriving in fine wine and spirits stores across the U.S. The Glenrothes Vintage 1994 is released to complement the successful Vintage 1991which as anticipated will soon be extinct. Read more » Share: Tags: Glenrothes, Scotch, single malt, SKYY Corporate, whisky SKYY SPIRITS UNCOVERS GINGER AS LATEST ADDITION TO ALL NATURAL SKYY INFUSIONS® LINE Posted: February 1st, 2010 under SKYY Infusions. First Nationally Available All Natural Ginger Infused Vodka to Hit Store Shelves this Spring SAN FRANCISCO, CA (February 1, 2010) A versatile ingredient featured in everything from cocktails, to candy, to baked goods, Ginger is the age-old flavor that has become the recent darling of the mixology and culinary world. Capitalizing on this trend, SKYY Vodka® is proud to announce the latest addition to its All Natural SKYY Infusions® line fresh, sweet Ginger. Launching this month, All Natural SKYY Infusions Ginger is the first nationally available Ginger infused vodka, joining the All Natural SKYY Infusions portfolio of Citrus, Cherry, Passion Fruit, Raspberry, Grape and Pineapple. Read more » Share: Tags: 7up, all natural, bartender, cocktail, Ginger, Gruppo Campari, infusion, mixology, SKYY, SKYY Corporate, spice, spirits, vodka SKYY SPIRITS RIDES A SUCCESSFUL WAVE WITH LAUNCH OF SKYY INFUSIONS PINEAPPLE Posted: January 11th, 2010 under SKYY Corporate, SKYY Infusions. One year after launching its new line of all-natural fruit infused vodkas, Skyy Spirits created another tidal wave in 2009 with its newest flavor SKYY Infusions Pineapple. And, what a year 2009 was as SKYY hosted launch parties across the country to introduce SKYY Infusions Pineapple and its delectable tropical cocktail recipes. Fueling the excitement, Market Watch Magazine named SKYY Infusions the "Best New Product" of the year. Check out the photos, recipes, and more. Share: Tags: Best New Product, cocktail, Gruppo Campari, Infusions, Market Watch, Pineapple, SKYY, Tiki, vodka KENTUCKY GOVERNOR BESHEAR ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF WILD TURKEY DISTILLERY® IN LAWRENCEBURG Posted: January 5th, 2010 under Wild Turkey. Construction of new warehousing facility will create a nearly $2.3 million investment FRANKFORT, Ky. (January 5, 2010) Gov. Steve Beshear and Cabinet for Economic Development Secretary Larry Hayes today announced Kentucky-based Rare Breed Distilling will construct a new 20,000 space barrel storage warehouse at its Wild Turkey® distillery in Lawrenceburg. This new project will add to Wild Turkeys storage capacity for its maturing whiskey products and will entail a nearly $2.3 million investment in the Commonwealth. Read more » Share: Tags: Bourbon, Distillery, Edwinna Baker, Kentucky, Kentucky Enterprise Initiative Act, Larry Hayes, Lawrenceberg, Rare Breed, Steve Beshear, Wild Turkey WILD TURKEY® AMERICAN HONEYTM RELEASES 2010 CALENDAR FEATURING AMERICAS MOST BEAUTIFUL HONEYS Posted: December 17th, 2009 under American Honey. LAWRENCEBURG, KY (December 10, 2009)--Wild Turkey Bourbon ® today unveiled its inaugural American HoneyTM 2010 calendar featuring some of the countrys most beautiful women alongside bottles of Americas newest liqueur sensation. 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