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Boru ® Vodka Captures Gold Medal New York , NY, March 22, 2007 - Castle Brands Inc. (AMEX: ROX) today announced that its Boru® has brought home a Gold Medal in the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Castle Brands relaunched Boru Vodka last month. The brand has been enhanced in all aspects. Its distillation process was increased from four times to five times creating an even smoother, crisp taste. Boru's packaging has been upgraded significantly with a new sleek yet bold bottle that has been extremely well received. Speaking for Castle Brands, Roseann Sessa, Vice President Marketing & Public Relations said: "Boru has always been an excellent product. We are thrilled that the time and effort we put into upgrading our distillation process has been recognized by the leading experts in the industry. Our Gold Medal together with our outstanding packaging positions Boru as a very strong contender in the vodka category."
More about Boru® Vodka Boru Vodka is made in Ireland from the best grain and most pristine water. The five times distillation process produces a clean vodka of unusual clarity and exceptional smoothness. It is named for the legendary king responsible for uniting Ireland, Brian Boru. Boru Vodka is also available in Citrus, Orange and Crazzberry flavors. Boru Vodka is available nationwide in the United States and Ireland and in a growing number of other international markets. 40% ABV. SRP in the US $18 - $20/750ml. More about Castle Brands Inc. Castle Brands is an emerging developer and international marketer of premium branded spirits within four growing categories of the spirits industry: vodka, rum, whiskey and liqueurs/cordials. Castle Brands' portfolio includes Boru® Vodka, Gosling's Rum®, Sea Wynde® Rum, Knappogue Castle Whiskey®, Clontarf® Irish Whiskey, Jefferson's™ and Jefferson's Reserve® Bourbon, Sam Houston® Bourbon, Celtic Crossing® Liqueur, Pallini® Limoncello™, Raspicello™ and Peachcello™ and Brady's® Irish Cream. More about the San Francisco World Spirits Competition The San Francisco World Spirits Competition is the first comprehensive, international judging ever held in the US on an annual basis. Founded in 2000 by Anthony Dias Blue, the Spirits Competition continues to grow each year in entrants as well as in stature and integrity within the industry. In addition to Anthony Dias Blue, its panel of judges included among others, F. Paul Pacult, David Wondrich, Robert Plotkin, and Richard Carlton Hacker. Safe Harbor Statement All statements in this press release that are not historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as "believe", "intend," "expect", "may", "could", "would", "will", "should", "plan", "project", "contemplate", "anticipate", or similar statements. Because these statements reflect Castle Brands' current views concerning future events, these forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. Castle Brands' actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including, but not limited to, demand for its products and services, its ability to compete effectively, its ability to increase revenue from its newer products and services and the other factors described under the caption "Risk Factors" in Castle Brands' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2006 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Castle Brands undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements contained in this press release. ROX-G # # # For more information on Castle Brands, contact:
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