Castle Brands and Pallini SpA Announce Extension and Expansion of Exclusive Distribution Agreement

NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Castle Brands Inc. (NYSE MKT: ROX), a developer and international marketer of premium and super-premium branded spirits, and Pallini SpA today announced the five-year extension of their exclusive distribution agreement for Pallini Limoncello and other liqueurs in the US market. Castle Brands has represented Pallini Limoncello since 2003 and, with strong support from Pallini, has built the brand into the top-selling premium limoncello in the US market.

John Glover, COO of Castle Brands said, "We are proud to represent Pallini Limoncello in the US market. Pallini makes premium brands that fit perfectly into our portfolio. We are looking forward to working with the Pallini family to strengthen our position in the US market."

Micaela Pallini, COO of Pallini SpA said, "Our long term partnership with Castle Brands goes back to 2003 and during the past twelve years our volume has quadrupled and Pallini Limoncello has become the standard for the limoncello category in the US. By signing this contract extension, we are reaffirming our relationship with Castle Brands and reinforcing our commitment to the US market."

About Castle Brands

Castle Brands is a developer and international marketer of premium and super-premium beverage alcohol brands including: Gosling's Rum®, Jefferson's®, Jefferson's Presidential Select™, Jefferson's Reserve® and Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea® Bourbon, Jefferson's Chef's Collaboration and Jefferson's The Manhattan: Barrel Finished Cocktail, Jefferson's® Rye Whiskey, Knappogue Castle Whiskey®, Knappogue Twin Wood, Knappogue Castle 1951, Clontarf® Irish Whiskey, Pallini® Limoncello, Boru® Vodka and Brady's® Irish Cream. Additional information concerning the Company is available on the Company's website, www.castlebrandsinc.com.

Forward Looking Statements

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CONTACT: Castle Brands, [email protected], 646-356-0200

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