EX-WILLIAM GRANT EXEC FORMS NEW SPIRITS CO.

Former executive vp and national sales manager for William Grant and Sons, Inc, Joel Gosler, is starting a new alcohol beverage import and marketing company entitled Kindred Spirits, Inc. The company is a j-v between Gosler, Bodegas Williams and Humbert, and The Reformed Spirits Group.

The new company’s portfolio includes premium spirits brands Gran Duque D'Alba Brandy and Dry Sack Sherries from Spain, as well as Malt Trust Single Barrel Cask Whiskies from Scotland.