Allied Domecq Spirits, North America Appoints New Senior Vice President National Accounts; Role Key To Advancing Company's ''First Choice Supplier'' Vision with National Chain Accounts.

WESTPORT, Conn. -- Allied Domecq Spirits, North America (NYSE:AED), a marketing-led brands business, announces the appointment of Rob Warren as Senior Vice President, National Accounts taking responsibility for channel management, on- and off-premise chain accounts and military sales.

Effective January 17, 2005, Warren joins Allied Domecq Spirits, North America from Diageo, where he was Vice President of Consumer Strategy and Marketing since 2002. Prior to that, Warren spent 24 years with Joseph E. Seagram & Sons, building expertise in consumer insight, strategic planning, multicultural marketing and brand equity management. While at Seagram, Rob also led the establishment of an International Customer Group, which included key account management training and development.

"We are very pleased to have appointed someone of Rob's caliber and industry experience in the all-important role overseeing customer management," says Jim Clerkin, President of Allied Domecq Spirits, North America. "Building our customer management capabilities is critical in sustaining and growing our business and Rob joins us with the common goal of making Allied Domecq Spirits, North America the 'First Choice Supplier' in the hearts and minds of our customers, consumers and employees."

Warren fills a previously vacant position within the company and will report directly to Con Constandis, Executive Vice President, Commercial Strategy, Allied Domecq Spirits, North America.

About Allied Domecq Spirits & Wine North America

Allied Domecq Spirits & Wine North America is a division of Allied Domecq PLC (NYSE: AED). Allied Domecq is a marketing-driven brands business that operates globally in spirits and wine and quick service restaurants. Powerful and exciting brands drive profitable growth and strong, consistent cash flows. Leading North American brands include Kahlua(R), Stolichnaya(R) Vodkas, Sauza(R) Tequilas, Beefeater(R), MALIBU(R) flavored rum, Canadian Club(R), Courvoisier(R), Maker's Mark(R), WET by Beefeater(TM), Midori(R), Hiram Walker(R) Liqueurs, Buena Vista(R), William Hill(R) Wines, Clos Du Bois(R), Brancott(R), Atlas Peak(R), Champagne Perrier Jouet(R), Champagne Mumm(R), Dunkin Donuts(R), Baskin Robbins(R) and Togo's(R) restaurants. Enjoy Allied Domecq's brands responsibly and in moderation.

Allied Domecq, North America's vision is to be the "First Choice Supplier" in the hearts and minds of its customers, consumers and employees. For further information on Allied Domecq please visit www.allieddomecqplc.com.