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ASCC CEO Robert Federowicz RESIGNS
From O&G scam company FTTN to vodka scam company ASCC and on to another Diane Dalmy scam company in the future
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ASCC Promotes Seasoned Head of Distribution to Interim President
December 31, 2015 07:51 AM Eastern Standard Time
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Making the expansion of its marketing and distribution the company’s top priority for 2016, the Aristocrat Group Corp. (OTCQB: ASCC) promoted seasoned beverage alcohol executive Chris Less to Interim President this week.
Mr. Less previously served as the general manager of ASCC’s exclusive in-house distributor, Top Shelf Distributing. The new Interim President brings more than 25 years of experience in consumer package goods, malt beverages and distribution to the company, having previously been in charge of new business development, sales, marketing and merchandising at beverage companies such as Big Bend Brewing Company, Warsteiner-USA and Silver Eagle Distributors.
As top executive, Mr. Less’ first priority will be leading due diligence and negotiations toward a potential acquisition or partnership with international beverage alcohol company, Famous Brands, LLC.
“Increasing our distribution, debuting new brands and growing our revenues will be our company’s primary focus in the year to come,” Mr. Less said. “The Aristocrat Group Corp. is a company poised for significant international expansion, and I’m honored to be chosen to lead that effort.”
Mr. Less succeeds Robert Federowicz in the company’s top post. Mr. Federowicz bids ASCC farewell to focus on new challenges.
ASCC is building a growing portfolio of distilled spirits brands, led by Ultra-Premium Handcrafted RWB Vodka, to capitalize on rising commercial success of the domestic spirits industry. For more information, please visit www.RWBVodka.com.
About the Aristocrat Group Corp.
The Aristocrat Group Corp. (ASCC) identifies and promotes unique brands that have mass market appeal across diverse demographics. ASCC’s brand management includes premium luxury goods, including top-shelf distilled spirits like RWB Vodka. The Company targeted the growing market for quality domestic spirits in order to deliver maximum returns to its shareholders. ASCC, which hopes to capitalize on unprecedented new brand-building opportunities, is working to build a portfolio of successful brands to compete in a highly profitable sector alongside LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton (OTCBB: LVMUY), Diageo PLC (NYSE: DEO), and Brown-Forman Corp. (NYSE: BF-B).
For more information about the Aristocrat Group Corp., visit www.aristocratgroupcorp.com/investors.
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Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements that include the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipate” or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In addition, description of anyone’s past success, either financial or strategic, is no guarantee of success. This news release speaks as of the date first set forth above and the Company assumes no responsibility to update the information included herein for events occurring after the date hereof.
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ASCC attorney suspended by SEC:
http://www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/2015/34-76740.pdf
this usually signals the beginning of the downfall of these scam companies, where potentially the SEC or DOJ has begun initial inquires into each of these companies and their controlling stockholders and officers/directors and the accounting firm just wants to get as far away as possible before the hammer falls....
not surprised
and why is this not surprising?
because this is what happens to scam companies!
not surprising at all....also not surprising is the fact that another scam they run, RBCC, also had the same auditor resign (see today's 8-K for RBCC).
ASCC auditor/accountant has resigned
Firm resigned 20 days ago, but ASCC barely filed 8K with SEC today:
http://ih.advfn.com/p.php?pid=nmona&article=69164533&symbol=ASCC
"ITEM 4.01. Changes in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant
On October 15, 2015, GBH CPAs, PC of Houston, Texas (“GBH”) informed Aristocrat Group Corp. (the “Company”) that they declined to stand for reappointment as our independent registered public accounting firm. "
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ASCC Meeting Consumer Demand for ‘Affordable Luxury’ with RWB Ultra-Premium Handcrafted Vodka
The notion of ‘affordable luxury’ has become a driving force in the alcohol industry in recent years, as a willingness to spend a bit extra on life’s simple pleasures has led consumers away from value-priced spirits in favor of higher-end offerings. According to a report by Beverage World, the high-end and super-premium spirit categories experienced significant growth in 2014, rising 5.8 percent and 5.1 percent, respectively, over the previous year. The value category, on the other hand, actually declined by 1.3 percent, illustrating the ongoing shift in consumer preference toward higher quality goods that don’t break the bank. Aristocrat Group Corp. (OTCQB: ASCC) is capitalizing on this market trend by expanding upon the availability of its award-winning RWB Ultra-Premium Handcrafted Vodka.
“RWB Vodka is one of the most highly decorated American spirits in the marketplace,” Robert Federowicz, chief executive officer of ASCC, stated in a news release. “Our sales and distribution will keep growing as word of mouth continues to spread about RWB’s premium flavor and smooth finish.”
In addition to word of mouth, ASCC is currently utilizing an aggressive marketing campaign designed to rapidly expand upon the brand recognition of RWB Vodka. Along with its presence in the world of motorsports attained by sponsoring an extremely competitive race team, the company is building a following in the entertainment industry through its sponsorship of rising country music superstar Curtis Braly. RWB Vodka is currently available online to U.S. consumers and at more than 60 retail locations and 250 clubs, bars and restaurants across the country.
Last month, ASCC announced plans to launch its popular handcrafted vodka internationally through its joint venture partner in Canada. The company plans to utilize a similar marketing strategy in the Canadian market in order to repeat the success it’s had since its U.S. launch of RWB Vodka in 2013. After aligning itself with distribution partners, ASCC will look to increase its visibility through potential sponsorships with local artists and sporting events.
“Canada is an important market for us, so we plan to invest heavily in RWB’s success in British Columbia in order to establish a foothold,” Federowicz continued. “Thanks to our experience in the U.S. market, we know which promotions are most effective. We’ll be putting that knowledge to good use in Canada.”
As it continues to progress toward building a portfolio of successful brands to compete alongside industry giants such as Diageo PLC (NYSE: DEO) and Brown-Forman Corp. (NYSE: BF-B), ASCC is in a favorable position to promote sustainable financial growth moving forward. Look for the company to continue expanding upon the marketability of RWB Vodka as it inches toward the highly-anticipated launch of its innovative new product, Big Box Vodka, in the coming weeks.
For more information, visit www.aristocratgroupcorp.com/investors or www.rwbvodka.com
ASCC Ultra-Premium Handcrafted RWB Vodka to Sponsor VIP Suit at Vancouver Film Festival
The Aristocrat Group this morning reported that its top distilled spirits brand, Ultra-Premium Handcrafted RWB Vodka, will sponsor the VIP Filmmakers Suite this week at the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF).
VIFF is one of the five largest film festivals in North America, screening films from more than 70 countries on nine screens. Last year the festival attracted an audience of 144,000 in addition to 400 accredited film industry guests. The VIP Filmmakers Suite will play host to many of the festival’s most in-demand guests and attendees, providing ASCC an unparalleled branding opportunity with some of the North American film industry’s top names and devotees.
“The VIFF will be our first big marketing opportunity in Canada,” ASCC CEO Robert Federowicz stated in the news release. “Expanding distribution of RWB Vodka internationally is a major priority for our company, so we’re very excited about being the exclusive vodka of the VIP Filmmakers Suite. We expect many incredible photo opportunities with actors and celebrities posing alongside our brand.”
In recent months, ASCC has diligently worked to expand distribution of its flagship spirit into Canada, where vodka is the most popular distilled spirit category in the country, according to Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada. The company plans to initially focus its marketing efforts in British Columbia before expanding to other markets across the country.
Handcrafted RWB Ultra-Premium Handcrafted Vodka is made with the highest-quality, non-GMO Idaho potatoes and pure mountain spring water and then refined by a five-stage filtration system that produces a gluten-free high-class vodka without the high-class price. It is available online to U.S. consumers and at more than 60 retail locations and 250 clubs, bars and restaurants.
For more information, visit www.aristocratgroupcorp.com/investors or www.rwbvodka.com
ASCC Defies Trends with Ultra-Premium Product Offering
The Aristocrat Group Corp. today reminded shareholders why its Ultra-Premium Handcrafted RWB Vodka has become one of the most awarded American-made vodkas. Even though the U.S. marketplace has become ever more crowded with various vodkas, ASCC’s focus on quality ingredients and premium distillation has outperformed the competition.
Created using only the highest quality Idaho russet potatoes and pure, mountain spring water, RWB is distilled in the American heartland using a unique four-column distillation process before being filtered five times to achieve a perfectly balanced vodka that has been subjected to the most exacting standards in the industry.
With its old-fashioned commitment to quality, RWB Vodka has become a hit with both consumers and critics alike. Since its launch approximately two years ago, RWB has received 18 tasting awards in competitions at home and abroad.
“Dumping a bunch of sugar in vodka and calling it ‘cotton candy flavor’ is not a recipe for a distilled spirit that will stand the test of time,” stated ASCC CEO Robert Federowicz. “The flavored vodka trend in the U.S. is dying out rapidly as consumers seek out traditional spirits made by experienced distillers for their craft cocktails.
“We set out to be a leader in this industry, not a follower—and our product speaks for itself,” he added.
Today RWB Vodka is available online and at nearly 300 locations. This ultra-premium vodka is the lynchpin of a growing portfolio of brands marketed and developed by the Aristocrat Group Corp. as the company works to capitalize on the rising commercial popularity of the domestic distilled spirits sector.
For more information on the distilled spirit, please visit www.RWBVodka.com
ASCC's Award-Winning Vodka Receives International Acclaim
After receiving 18 tasting medals, Aristocrat Group’s Ultra-Premium Handcrafted RWB Vodka appears to be emerging as one of the top-rated vodkas in North America. The U.S.-made, distilled spirit’s most recent awards came at this year’s Los Angeles International Spirits Competition, where RWB received a Gold medal and Best in Category designation.
In a news release this morning, ASCC CEO Robert Federowicz said he is most proud of the brand’s performance last year in Bulgaria’s Ultimate Vodka Competition, where RWB tallied the maximum number of points possible and bested vodkas from Russia, Ukraine, Sweden and Poland.
“To go into a competition in Eastern Europe where vodka has been made for generations and win is a testament to the care put into every bottle of RWB Vodka,” Federowicz said. “This isn’t just the best vodka made in the USA—it’s one of the best vodkas on the planet.”
ASCC recently celebrated the second anniversary of its debut product release, which the company says judges applaud as having a “dry, silky body and perfectly balanced notes of sweet cream, peppercorn and dried fruit.”
Made in the USA using Idaho russet potatoes and mountain spring water, RWB Vodka is the flagship product within the company’s growing portfolio of brands. ASCC has taken careful measures to ensure its product stands apart from the rest.
“Everything from our product’s ‘gluten-free’ labeling to our sponsorship of sports teams and recording artists have helped us to differentiate our brand and achieve the goals we set for word-of-mouth and visibility,” Federowicz said. “We’re confident that there will be many more awards to come.”
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ASCC Attributes Success to Use of Local Ingredients and Proud Craftsmanship
The Aristocrat Group Corp. believes its Ultra-Premium Handcrafted RWB Vodka continues to climb in popularity and distribution because the company only uses locally sourced ingredients and has a true passion to produce an award-winning vodka infused with American pride and quality distillation.
“We set out to create a product that we would be proud to call America’s Vodka, and we’ve accomplished that goal,” stated ASCC CEO Robert Federowicz. “There is no finer American-made vodka than RWB, and our only challenge now is to keep spreading the word about it.”
Made with only the highest quality Idaho russet potatoes and pure, mountain spring water, RWB is distilled in the American heartland using a unique four-column distillation process before being filtered five times to achieve a perfectly balanced vodka that has been subjected to the most exacting standards in the industry.
“Trends come and go, but smooth flavor and quality ingredients never go out of style,” Federowicz said.
To date, RWB Vodka has been awarded 18 tasting awards in distilled spirits competitions around the world over the past two years. American vodka enthusiasts can conduct their own taste test by ordering RWB Vodka online or visiting one of nearly 300 locations where the spirit is sold and served.
To learn more about the Aristocrat Group’s RWB Ultra-Premium Handcrafted Vodka, visit www.aristocratgroupcorp.com
ASCC – Reaching for the Top-Shelf
The Aristocrat Group Corp. (ASCC) has discovered a promised trend extending across the United States: top-shelf spirits are becoming the desired choice for cocktail enthusiasts. Within this sphere of American consumers favoring premium liquor and craft cocktails prepared by mixologists, ASCC is motivated to expand distribution of its ultra-premium distilled spirit, RWB Vodka.
With RWB Vodka, ASCC is well-placed to take advantage of the swell of interest in top-quality spirits. Handcrafted, American-made RWB Vodka is made with the highest-quality Idaho potatoes and pure Rocky Mountain spring water and then refined by a five-stage filtration system that produces a gluten-free high-class vodka without the high-class price. Each box of RWB Vodka also contains 1.75 liters—more than double the amount inside traditional 750 ml bottles—without taking up more space.
U.S. consumers can purchase ASCC’s ultra-premium vodka online and at many retail locations, clubs, bars and restaurants. The company’s sales and distribution efforts will also keep growing as word of mouth continues to spread about RWB’s premium flavor and smooth finish. For example, once RWB Vodka is paired with a new, unique, groundbreaking packaging that transforms it into Big Box Vodka, plans call for it to be debuted in the summer of 2015 at retail outlets in California, Nevada, Florida, Louisiana and Texas. Together, these locations represent a major population of more than 90 million people and nearly 30 percent of the total U.S. population.
From its base in Miramar Beach, Florida, the Aristocrat Group Corp. pinpoints and promotes unique brands that have mass market appeal across varied demographics. Premium luxury goods are cornerstones of ASCC’s brand management. The company has especially turned its focus on the growing market for quality domestic spirits as a way to deliver maximum returns to its shareholders. ASCC is building a portfolio of brands in order to benefit from record new brand-building opportunities and to compete in this highly-profitable space alongside companies like LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton.
For more information, visit www.aristocratgroupcorp.com
Aristocrat Group Corp. (ASCC) Capitalizing on Rising Consumer Interest in Premium Spirits
The rapid rise of the craft beer industry in the United States is well documented. In 2011, craft beer sales accounted for approximately $8.7 billion, and by 2014, this figure grew to $19.6 billion, according to a report by the Brewers Association. While this market performance is certainly noteworthy, one statistic that’s remained somewhat under the radar throughout this period is the persistent rise of the premium spirits market. According to data from the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, sales volume for spirits rose by 2.2 percent in 2014, giving the domestic spirits industry a market share victory of the beer industry for the fifth straight year.
“Consumer interest in industry innovations and premium products from distilled spirits producers of all sizes contributed to another year of steady growth in 2014,” Peter Cressy, president of the Distilled Spirits Council, stated in an interview with Fortune.
Aristocrat Group Corp. (OTCQB: ASCC), through the distribution of its ultra-premium RWB Vodka, is capitalizing on this market performance. The company’s handcrafted, American-made vodka is produced using the highest-quality Idaho potatoes and pure mountain spring water that gives it a top-shelf taste without the top-shelf price. In less than two years, RWB has received 17 tasting awards, placing it among the most highly-decorated American vodkas on the market.
On August 8, Aristocrat will celebrate the second anniversary of its flagship product, which is currently sold in more than 30 retail locations and 100 clubs, bars and restaurants around the country. Last month, the company took a major step toward building on the early market success of RWB Vodka by adding Canada to its growing distribution network. Additionally, Aristocrat announced the initiation of a marketing campaign designed to increase RWB Vodka’s brand recognition in the potentially lucrative Canadian market, providing the company with a tremendous opportunity to promote strong growth in the coming months.
“We believe our potential for growth in the Canadian marketplace is huge,” Robert Federowicz, chief executive officer of Aristocrat, stated in a news release. “RWB Vodka is one of the only spirits in the country approved for ‘gluten-free’ labeling, and that’s going to make our product stand out from the pack.”
In the fiscal quarter ending April 30, Aristocrat successfully leveraged the growing reach of its RWB Vodka distribution network to record dramatically improved financial results. In particular, the company realized a year-over-year increase in total revenue of more than 800 percent. Moving forward, Aristocrat will look to build on these results by expanding upon its established distribution network, as well as through the introduction of new and innovative products, such as its upcoming Bag-in-Box Vodka line. For prospective investors, the company’s recent performance, along with the growing market for premium distilled spirits, could provide a platform for sustainable returns in the future.
For more information, visit www.aristocratgroupcorp.com
ASCC Vodka-branded Race Car to Start in Pole Position
Today before the opening bell, the Aristocrat Group Corp. announced that its sponsored racecar will enter the Radical Cup Texas Round 4 race this weekend sitting in pole position. The RWB Vodka-branded car was declared the overall winner of the Radical Cup Round 3 event at NOLA Motorsports Park in New Orleans.
Select motorsports events have been key to ASCC’s marketing approach since RWB Vodka’s debut. RWB Vodka Racing’s SR3-RS car has taken a podium in every race entered and remains in the thick of the competition to become the season’s overall winner.
The RWB Vodka Racing team will compete against the field this weekend at MSR Houston in Angleton, Texas.
“At this point, the RWB Vodka car has won nearly as many trophies as the distilled spirit it represents,” said ASCC CEO Robert Federowicz. “We could not ask for a better brand ambassador in the world of motorsports.”
Having received 17 tasting awards over the past two years, RWB Ultra-Premium Handcrafted Vodka is among the most highly decorated American vodkas in the distilled spirits marketplace. It is the lynchpin of a growing portfolio of brands marketed and developed by the Aristocrat Group Corp. as the company works to capitalize on the rising commercial popularity of the domestic distilled spirits sector.
For more information on the Aristocrat Group Corp., visit www.aristocratgroupcorp.com/investors
ASCC Sponsored Event Draws Curtis Braly’s Largest Crowd Yet
Today before the opening bell, Aristocrat Group Corp. announced that Curtis Braly, a music artist sponsored by the company, performed for the largest audience of his career so far recently at the kickoff to his All About the Ride Tour at Houston’s Bayou Music Center.
The event, held earlier this month at one of North America’s top-drawing live-music theaters, was co-sponsored by ASCC’s RWB Ultra-Premium Handcrafted Vodka. RWB Vodka signage was displayed prominently on the venue’s large projection screens, introducing the highly decorated American-made spirit to a huge number of country music fans.
“This was an important night for Curtis’ career, and his loyal and enthusiastic hometown fans came out in force to support him,” said ASCC CEO Robert Federowicz. “It was the perfect way for our company to raise the visibility of our premiere distilled spirit, RWB Ultra-Premium Handcrafted Vodka. We look forward to working with Curtis and with Bayou Music Center on many more events in the future.”
Named the 2014 Country Male Artist of the Year by the International Music and Entertainment Association, Curtis Braly has already introduced fans across the U.S. to RWB Vodka by touring the nation’s top country music markets in his RWB-branded tour bus. Earlier this year, Braly represented RWB Vodka at country music’s most important event: the Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Handcrafted, American-made RWB Ultra-Premium Handcrafted Vodka is made with the highest-quality, non-GMO Idaho potatoes and pure mountain spring water and then refined by a five-stage filtration system that produces a gluten-free high-class vodka without the high-class price. It is available online to U.S. consumers and at more than 60 retail locations and 250 clubs, bars and restaurants.
For more information on the Aristocrat Group Corp., visit www.aristocratgroupcorp.com/investors
ASCC to Attend Bar & Nightclub Convention Next Week to Showcase RWB Vodka
The Aristocrat Group Corp. announced that it will be showcasing its award-winning RWB Ultra-Premium Handcrafted Vodka brand at one of the biggest and most important spirits-industry conventions in the state of Texas.
The 2015 Texas Bar & Nightclub Alliance Convention in Austin will bring together bar and nightclub owners, manager and decision makers from around the Lone Star State. RWB Vodka will have its own booth at the landmark event alongside other top names in the Texas spirits market, such as CAMPARI America, Tito’s Vodka and more.
“This convention is a prime showcase that attracts all of the most competitive and successful names in Texas’ flourishing nightlife industry,” stated ASCC CEO Robert Federowicz. “It’s an unparalleled networking opportunity for our brand.”
The Lone Star State is RWB Vodka’s most crucial marketplace. One of the premiere spirits markets in the country, Texas was the first region that ASCC targeted when launching the RWB brand two years ago.
Handcrafted, American-made RWB Ultra-Premium Handcrafted Vodka is made with the highest-quality Idaho potatoes and pure mountain spring water and then refined by a five-stage filtration system that produces a gluten-free high-class vodka without the high-class price. It is available online to U.S. consumers and at many retail locations, clubs, bars and restaurants.
Handcrafted, American-made RWB Ultra-Premium Handcrafted Vodka is made with the highest-quality, non-GMO Idaho potatoes and pure mountain spring water and then refined by a five-stage filtration system that produces a gluten-free, high-class vodka without the high-class price. It is available online to U.S. consumers and at more than 60 retail locations and 250 clubs, bars and restaurants.
For more information, visit www.aristocratgroupcorp.com/investors
ASCC to Increase Proven Marketing Activities in Canada to Grow Ultra-Premium Vodka Brand
The Aristocrat Group Corp. announced that it plans on launching RWB Ultra-Premium Handcrafted Vodka in Canada using the same marketing tactics that made the brand a success in the U.S.
Late last month, the company revealed that its joint venture partner in Canada, Westcoast Spirits Company, Ltd., had begun a campaign to promote RWB Vodka in British Columbia. The international market expansion is a major step forward for the brand.
After the product is picked up by Canadian distributors, the company will set up in-store promotional events featuring RWB-branded swag and complimentary tastings at British Columbia Liquor Board-operated outlets as well as independent distilled spirits stores. Future plans call for potential sponsorship of rising music stars and sporting events, too, just as the company has successfully done in the U.S.
“Canada is an important market for us, so we plan to invest heavily in RWB’s success in British Columbia in order to establish a foothold,” ASCC CEO Robert Federowicz said. “Thanks to our experience in the U.S. market, we know which promotions are most effective. We’ll be putting that knowledge to good use in Canada.”
Handcrafted, American-made RWB Ultra-Premium Handcrafted Vodka is made with the highest-quality, non-GMO Idaho potatoes and pure mountain spring water and then refined by a five-stage filtration system that produces a gluten-free high-class vodka without the high-class price. It is available online to U.S. consumers and at more than 60 retail locations and 250 clubs, bars and restaurants.
For more information, visit www.aristocratgroupcorp.com/investors
Things looking up here! This could take off...
ASCC's Sponsored Country Music Star Kicks-off Summer Tour in Houston this Weekend
The Aristocrat Group this morning announced that its sponsored artist, budding country music superstar Curtis Braly, this Saturday night will kick off his All About the Ride Tour at Live Nation’s Bayou Music Center in Houston, with all profits benefiting the Lone Survivor Foundation.
Taking place at one of the premiere live-music theaters in North America, the concert is expected to draw thousands of attendees, making it an important event in terms of recognition and exposure for both Braly and ASCC. The event is co-sponsored by ASCC’s RWB Ultra-Premium Handcrafted Vodka and will feature RWB signage and a post-concert VIP party in Bayou Music Center’s Jack Daniel’s Room, where special guests can enjoy ASCC’s highly decorated, American-made vodka.
“This concert is a big moment for Curtis and a big moment for RWB Vodka,” ASCC CEO Robert Federowicz stated in the news release. “It’s a tremendous opportunity to expose Curtis Braly’s hit songs and our ultra-premium vodka to their biggest live audience yet.”
Named the 2014 Country Male Artist of the Year by the International Music and Entertainment Association, Braly has already introduced fans across the U.S. to RWB Vodka by touring the nation’s top country music markets in his RWB-branded tour bus. Earlier this year, Braly represented RWB Vodka at country music’s most important event: the Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Handcrafted, American-made RWB Ultra-Premium Handcrafted Vodka is made with the highest-quality, non-GMO Idaho potatoes and pure mountain spring water and then refined by a five-stage filtration system that produces a gluten-free high-class vodka without the high-class price. It is available online to U.S. consumers and at more than 60 retail locations and 250 clubs, bars and restaurants.
For more information visit www.aristocratgroupcorp.com/investors
ASCC Positioned to Capitalize on Consumer Premium Spirit Popularity
Bolstering the Aristocrat Group’s focus on expanding distribution of its RWB Ultra-Premium Handcrafted Vodka, the company reports that an industry leader recently confirmed an encouraging trend: Americans are increasingly opting for premium spirits.
CEO Ivan Menezes of Diageo, the maker of top brands such as Smirnoff and Ciroc, last week told CNBC that American consumers are “drinking better” and trending toward top-shelf premium spirits in the current age of craft cocktails – confirming ASCC’s research that premium spirits are taking an industry lead.
ASCC CEO Robert Federowicz says that RWB Vodka strongly positions the company to capitalize on the wave of interest in top-quality spirits.
“RWB Vodka is one of the most highly decorated American spirits in the marketplace,” he stated in the news release. “Our sales and distribution will keep growing as word of mouth continues to spread about RWB’s premium flavor and smooth finish.”
ASCC’s handcrafted, American-made RWB Ultra-Premium Handcrafted Vodka is made with the highest-quality Idaho potatoes and pure mountain spring water and then refined by a five-stage filtration system that produces gluten-free, high-class vodka. It is available online to U.S. consumers and at many retail locations, clubs, bars and restaurants.
For more information visit www.aristocratgroupcorp.com/investors or www.rwbvodka.com
ASCC Strategy to Bring Easily Mixable Ultra Premium Vodka Brands to the Mass Market is Segment-Defining
President and CEO of national distilled spirits trade association, the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), Peter Cressy, noted in the DISCUS U.S. Market Report for 2014 that premiumization across all categories continued to be a strong source of consumer interest. Another important driver of the sector’s growth – characterized by data points such as a reported 4 percent uptick in supplier sales to over $23 billion last year and a 2.2 percent rise in total sales volume to 210 million cases – has been the emergence of small distillers, bringing unique concepts into the market and inspiring an organic surge in the overall spirits category.
U.S. retail sales of distilled spirits were around $70 billion last year and strong consumer interest in cocktails, as well as improving market access and modernization factors, have contributed to an estimated 3.7 percent growth in the export market too, marking the fifth straight year of such export growth. Vodka in particular has shown renewed interest, with cocktails like the Bloody Mary, Strawberry Cranberry Mule and Vodka Martini in high swing, alongside an ongoing boom for American whiskeys, giving rise to more consumption of evergreen favorites like the Mint Julep, Old Fashioned, and Whiskey Sour. Flavored vodka sales were actually off last year, but the more mixable, traditional vodka volumes grew on-pace with exports, showing 3.7 percent growth year over year.
Nearly half the global alcoholic beverage market is currently dominated by a 40 percent branded drinks footprint according to Transparency Market Research. A footprint featuring powerhouses like Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD), which generates over $1 billion a year from 16 of its top brands alone, as well as the world’s largest producer of spirits, Diageo (NYSE: DEO), and private company Bacardi, the name of which is almost synonymous with rum, thanks to the popularity of its eponymous white rum. Diageo, which gets about 13 percent of its entire sales volume from vodka, is a perfect example of how important brands are in this game, with both the world’s best-selling vodka and the world’s best-selling blended Scotch whiskey, Smirnoff and Johnnie Walker respectively, among its lineup.
It is into this market that The Aristocrat Group Corp. (OTC: ASCC) has stepped with its brand management division, Luxuria Brands, a local Idaho distiller, Distilled Resources, and a bold strategy to bring a series of ultra-premium vodkas to the mass market. Outstanding, high-class vodka without the high-class price tag is a solid strategic move by ASCC to tap into the $5.5 billion and growing U.S. vodka market. The company’s focused branding strategy looks good right out of the gate as the company moves to develop, bottle, and distribute a unique selection of fine vodka products worldwide.
The company’s flagship vodka and the first of two distinct vodka brands, RWB Ultra-Premium Handcrafted Vodka (http://www.rwbvodka.com), is an award-winningly delicate and smooth, ultra-premium vodka made from the highest quality Idaho potatoes. Produced using a unique four-column distillation process that results in a perfectly balanced and eminently mixable vodka, RWB Ultra-Premium Handcrafted Vodka has become a fast favorite. In eye-catching bottles that really pop out on shelves, this living vessel of traditional craftsmanship speaks directly to the widest market of vodka lovers and is rapidly winning more and more retailers, with the biggest distributor in North America currently handling the product’s proliferation.
The Aristocrat Group’s newly announced Big Box Vodka, distilled from Idaho winter wheat through a continuous four-column distillation process and then packaged into an innovative box for convenience and portability, brings the same quality of smooth and crisp ultra-premium vodka to a market segment historically associated with wine: bag-in-box. Whether it stays in the freezer for easy dispensing and mixing at a party, or if it is carried on-the-go to events like Fourth of July festivities, this ultra-premium vodka in a spouted, 1.75-liter box that is twice the volume of standard 750 mL bottles, is an ingenious combination of innovative packaging and a superb spirit.
Intent on rolling out this market segment-defining product during the summer in the most populous U.S. regions, including via retailers in California, Florida, Louisiana, Nevada and Texas, The Aristocrat Group is grabbing the bull by both horns here, confident that its strategy for capturing significant market share in the vodka space is indeed quite sound. The company’s recent announcement that it will showcase RWB Ultra-Premium Handcrafted Vodka at a major cocktail festival this July 15 to 19 in New Orleans, an event which will captivate the attention of the entire spirits industry for five days, only adds to the company’s already well defined marketing.
Existing marketing like the RWB Racing effort, whereby the company is racing with a professional prototype program including drivers Robbie Kerr and Nicholas De Crem, is another example of the kind of brand presence reinforcing work ASCC is involved in around the promotion of their vodkas. Engaged in via the Dawson Group, the only team running a professional Radical SR9 and slated to compete in Tudors Sports Car Championship and World Endurance Championship class races, this marketing effort helps flesh-out the brand identity and give it a unique appeal.
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ASCC Canadian Distributor Launches RWB Vodka Marketing Campaign
The Aristocrat Group Group this week made a significant advance in its international expansion of distribution when the company’s joint venture partner in Canada, Westcoast Spirits Company, Ltd., began its marketing campaign to promote RWB Ultra-Premium Handcrafted Vodka in British Columbia.
Obtaining Canadian distribution has been a priority for ASCC since RWB Vodka’s debut. In late 2013, ASCC began its partnership with Westcoast Spirits to capitalize on market growth in a nation where vodka is the most popular distilled spirit category. On par with its distribution initiatives, ASCC announced last week that its first Canadian shipment of its flagship spirit would arrive in Vancouver, one of Canada’s most important markets for distilled spirits.
“The Westcoast Spirits Company has already begun reaching out to buyers in British Columbia about stocking our product,” ASCC CEO Robert Federowicz stated in the news release. “We believe our potential for growth in the Canadian marketplace is huge. RWB Vodka is one of the only spirits in the country approved for ‘gluten-free’ labeling, and that’s going to make our product stand out from the pack.”
The recipient of 17 tasting awards over the past two years, ASCC celebrates the GMO-free RWB Ultra-Premium Handcrafted Vodka as one of the most highly decorated American vodkas in the distilled spirits marketplace. ASCC is currently in the midst of a major expansion behind the continued success of RWB, as well as the impending debut of Big Box Vodka, an ultra-premium bag-in-box distilled spirit. Earlier this month, ASCC announced that it expanded its distribution network to include the state of Louisiana.
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ASCC Commences Production of Bag-in-Box Vodka Packaging
As the Aristocrat Group gears up to launch its new Big Box Vodka, the company today says it has initiated production on the innovative packaging for its “bag-in-box” spirit. Once production is complete on the first run of packaging, it will be shipped to ASCC’s partner distillery in Idaho, where the spirit will be bagged, boxed and shipped out to retailers.
The idea behind Big Box Vodka’s unique packaging was to make the new product stand out against other vodkas on the shelf. Big Box Vodka’s packing is composed of microflute cardboard, which provides superior durability and insulation. Each box contains a spouted, inner beverage bladder that can be removed for faster cooling times.
“A unique packaging concept was central to the development of this new product, so we’ve taken as much care to ensure the quality of packaging production as we have with the distillation process,” ASCC CEO Robert Federowicz stated in the news release. “No other bag-in-box spirit features a waxed-cardboard box that can serve as the product’s own disposable ice chest. We’re very excited for consumers to have a chance to try out this groundbreaking product for themselves.”
The ultra-premium vodka within the unique packaging is made in the U.S. using Idaho winter wheat and pure Rocky Mountain water in a four-column distillation process. Each box contains 1.75 liters—more than double the amount inside traditional 750 ml bottles – without taking up more space.
ASCC plans to debut Big Box Vodka this summer at retail outlets in California, Nevada, Florida, Louisiana and Texas, representing a huge population of more than 90 million people. The company’s flagship brand, RWB Ultra-Premium Handcrafted Vodka, is already available online and at many bars and retailers.
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ASCC Executing International Distribution with First Shipment into Canada
ASCC advanced on its goals for international distribution this week with its first shipment of RWB Ultra-Premium Handcrafted Vodka to Vancouver, British Columbia, one of Canada’s most important markets for distilled spirit. This comes after months of planning and action to expand the company’s flagship spirit into Canada, where vodka is the most popular distilled spirit category in the country.
ASCC also noted that RWB Vodka will enter the market as a standout, as one of very few distilled spirits products with “gluten-free” on the label in Canada.
“We have targeted Canada for expansion since RWB Vodka’s debut,” ASCC CEO Robert Federowicz stated in the news release. “Growing this brand’s reach has been a primary goal for our company in 2015, and Canadian distribution is an ideal place to start.”
ASCC is executing its expansion following the continued success of RWB Vodka, as well as the impending debut of Big Box Vodka, an ultra-premium bag-in-box distilled spirit. ASCC also recently announced that it expanded its distribution network to include the state of Louisiana.
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ASCC Reaches New Milestone with RWB Vodka
Next month, Aristocrat Group will be celebrating the second anniversary of its flagship product’s release. By staying in the market for two years, RWB Vodka will have surpassed the average brand life expectancy for a new vodka product. The company plans on marking the occasion with a special party at sponsored artist Curtis Braly’s homecoming concert in Houston, Texas, next month.
“Our marketing outreach has been a key ingredient of our success with RWB Vodka,” stated ASCC CEO Robert Federowicz. “That is where we feel many of our less successful competitors fall short. Most new brands don’t last a year. Everything from our product’s ‘gluten-free’ labeling to our sponsorship of sports teams and recording artists have helped us to differentiate our brand and achieve the goals we set for word-of-mouth and visibility.”
Handcrafted, American-made RWB Ultra-Premium Handcrafted Vodka is made with the highest-quality Idaho potatoes and pure mountain spring water and then refined by a five-stage filtration system that produces a gluten-free high-class vodka without the high-class price. It is available online to U.S. consumers and at more than 30 retail locations and 100 clubs, bars and restaurants.
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The Aristocrat Group (OTC: ASCC) is a brand management company that seeks out, identifies and develops cutting-edge strategies to revolutionize and market existing products and follow-them up by cultivating a proven following. The Aristocrat Group is focused on building a culture around a product and brand – strengthening promotional and engagement opportunities.
Luxuria Brands is Aristocrat's newly established subsidiary. Luxuria Brands is dedicated to building brand management and sustainability, focused on opportunities to strategize, develop and market brands using strategic cross-cultural branding initiatives that engage businesses and consumers.
Luxuria Brands has already created a brand identity and loyalty within the distilled spirits sector with a particular focus on vodka with the recent launch of RWB Ultra Premium Handcrafted Vodka, potato-based, gluten-free vodka expected to be the first of several new Aristocrat/Luxuria Brands offerings.
Luxuria Brands has a current contract with manufacturing partners to develop, bottle and distribute a unique line of vodka and vodka-based beverages.
Luxuria Brands is likely to be valued at approximately $96 million within the next five to seven years!
The distilled spirits industry has proven to be one of the most resilient sectors in the world. While other industries faltered during the recent recession, sales of well-known favorites as well as new and interesting spirits soared. Luxuria Brands was created to capitalize on industries that have a proven track record of having a mass market appeal and potential for continued growth.
Luxuria Brand's mission is to create brands that stand out and resonate with the U.S. market rather than get lost in the fray.
Websites:
www.aristocratgroupcorp.com
www.RWBVodka.com
Investment Highlights
Brand Management
Aristocrat is building a culture around a product and brand, identifying strong trends in the Lifestyle Market and redefining its presence with innovative brand management and promotion. The company's unique approach to the Lifestyle Market is centered on the interests, values, attitudes and way of life of consumers. By taking a multi-channel approach, Aristocrat aims to build a base of loyal consumers who not only seek out the premium spirit brands, but more importantly understand the products, engage with them and advocate them.
Growth Strategy:
High Growth Adult Beverage Industry
Global Alcoholic Drinks Industry Expected to Top $1 trillion in 2015
With sales approaching a record $200 billion, the adult beverage industry continued on its growth path in 2012 despite a challenging economic environment. Though total adult beverage volume declined 0.9% to 7.6 million gallons, dollars increased 1.7% to reach $204.2 billion, according to Technomic's recently-released Special Trends in Adult Beverage Report: 2014 State of the Industry report.
New product launches and introductions remain strong driving force in the industry, generating excitement and new consumer loyalty:
Distilled Spirits Sector
Global Spirits Market Rages Higher - Expected to Top $306 Billion in 2015
In 2014, the U.S. market's Top 10 vodka brands carved out an aggregate advance of around 2% to approximately 37 million cases, according to research from Impact Databank. The top 10 account for roughly half of total U.S. vodka sales.
The global spirits market is expected to exceed $306 billion in 2015, a 17% increase in five years. The market's volume is predicted to reach almost 22,000 million liters in 2015, representing a 10% increase over a five-year period.
The distilled spirits sector presents an incredible opportunity to drive business in a large, diverse market. This will be a starting point for Luxuria Brands. The company is pursuing partnerships with businesses that are ready to build strong and sustainable brands in the global market.
Tactics such as gamification, event promotion and consumer contests are leading this market. Related industries, such as the music industry, will likely spur early success for Aristocrat and investors. Partnerships, sponsorships and brand awareness … the opportunities are undeniable.
The company's long-term vision for Luxuria Brands is to take the business global. By partnering with vodka broad based distribution companies, Aristocrat is aimed at reducing manufacturing costs, gain recognition for product quality, and promote lasting customer loyalty around the globe.
RWB Ultra-Premium Handcrafted Vodka
RWB Vodka Honored as a Platinum Award Winning Vodka
Aristocrat sees vodka as the key element to growing its brand management division, Luxuria Brands. Together, the companies have worked closely with Idaho distiller Distilled Resources, Inc. (DRInc) to produce a beverage with the highest odds of success in the booming, $5.5 billion U.S. vodka market.
Distilled from Idaho russet potatoes, RWB Ultra-Premium Handcrafted Vodka is the company's potato-based, gluten-free vodka that has been months in the making and is now its premier distilled spirit. RWB Vodka has earned the label of an Ultra-Premium brand and won a platinum award at the Sip Awards 2013.
RWB Vodka stands out on the shelf, takes pride in its American roots, fits neatly within established pricing hierarchy, and is available to a wide market of vodka lovers.
RWB Vodka is currently distributed by Houston-based Bandol Wines, LLC, the largest distributor in North America and is available at Spec's Wine, Spirits and Finer Food Stores and its 171 locations statewide, nationwide through specsonline.com, and at a number of bars, clubs and restaurants throughout the Houston area.
The new vodka is the first of two distinct vodka brands that Luxuria Brands is poised to release.
Big Box Vodka
With its introduction of Big Box Voka, one of the industry's first ultra-premium vodkas to arrive in a box, ASCC is creating an entirely new segment in the beverage alcohol market.
Engineered for maximum convenience and portability.
Big Box Vodka is a handcrafted spirit made in the U.S. using Idaho Winter Wheat and pure Rocky Mountain water in a four-column distillation process. The result is a smooth, crisp spirit that can be enjoyed straight-up or in a favorite cocktail.
The spirit comes in a spouted, 1.75-liter box that holds more than double the volume of traditional 750 mL bottles. This unique packaging distinguishes the brand from any other product in the alcoholic beverages sector.
ASCC will target a massive population of more than 90 million people – nearly 30% of the entire U.S. populace – through the product's debut at retail outlets in California, Nevada, Florida, Louisiana and Texas.
Marketing Strategy
Aggressive Marketing Campaign Presents Tremendous Brand Visibility, from Local Bars to International Spotlight
Global Exposure
RWB Vodka received international exposure by being featured on a Project Libra car during the LMP2 class testing days for the inaugural 2014 TUDOR United SportsCar Championship at Sebring International Raceway in Sebring, Fla., and during prototype challenge class test days at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. Attendees included major automobile manufacturers and producers.
The vodka also received invaluable international brand exposure as the sponsor of the winning car during the telecast of the 2014 FIA World Endurance Championship race at the Circuit of the Americas. Fox Sports broadcast the 2014 USCC season, with research showing that live and re-aired broadcasts of races reached nearly 12 million unique viewers.
Additionally, ASCis targeting Canada for expansion and has submitted for registration product codes for RWB Vodka products to begin selling in British Columbia.
Domestic Marketing
RWB Vodka is available at more than 30 retail locations and 100 clubs, bars and restaurants. Luxuria continues to raise brand visibility through:
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