PRESS RELEASE - October 31, 2025

October 31, 2025

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PRESS CONTACT: Mark Newman

EMAIL: markn@apogee21holdings.com

PHONE: 702-799-9431

CATEGORIES:Food & BeverageFood ServiceSpiritsWineFood RetailHospitalityCPG

LAS VEGAS, NV – JOHN LEE HOOKER LEGACY SPIRITS APPOINTS A21 WINE & SPIRITS FOR U.S. AGENCY REPRESENTATION

A21 Wine & Spirits, the operating division of Apogee 21 Holdings, Inc. has been appointed by John Lee Hooker Legacy Spirits as its U.S. sales partner.

John Lee Hooker Legacy Spirits is a Bourbon brand inspired by the legendary blues musician John Lee Hooker. Founded by mother and son Zakiya Hooker and Glenn Thomas in 2023 to honor their father and grandfather, John Lee Hooker, and their shared love of bourbon. The premiere product is “Boogie Chillen” Bourbon 1948, a top end Bourbon composed from a proprietary mash bill of corn, rye, and malted barley, aged for a minimum of four years in new American oak barrels and distilled at Bardstown Bourbon Company. The result is a smooth, flavorful bourbon with a hint of sweetness, and packaged in a distinctive bottle that features a portrait of John Lee Hooker. Additional product releases will follow beginning in December 2025.

A21 CEO, Mark Newman said:“John Lee Hooker Spirits isn’t just a drink — it’s a rhythm in a bottle. It is legendary! Every drop carries the soul of American blues: raw, honest, and timeless.

Glen Thomas, Hooker’s grandson, tells us ‘we set out to craft a spirit that doesn’t just taste good, but feels like a John Lee Hooker song — deep, smooth, and unforgettable.’”

According to Rob Koch, A21’s COO,“Our distribution partners aren’t just carrying a premium spirit — they’re carrying a piece of cultural history. John Lee Hooker Spirits bridges music and craftsmanship, giving consumers something that speaks to the heart, musical heritage, and strums the strings of each tastebud with every sip.”

The John Lee Hooker Bourbons are currently available in California, Michigan, and Georgia. SRP

A21’s portfolio includes the owned brands of Monkey in Paradise Craft Vodka, one of the fastest growing vodkas in the US, Ándale Luxury Tequila, Blue Nectar Tequila, and the agency brands of Zunte Mezcal, Ronald Isley’s Contagious XO Brandy, Finca Ferrer Wines from Argentina, and Chateau d’Astros from Provence France, and now John Lee Hooker Legacy Spirits.

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About Apogee 21 Holdings Inc.

Apogee 21 Holdings Inc. is an OTC public company producing and supporting brands in the wine, spirits and beverage category based in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company intends to bolt on brands under its A21 Wine & Spirits operating unit which will be providing full production, and sales/marketing support for its brands.

Currently the company owns Ándale Luxury Tequila, Monkey in Paradise Craft Vodka, Blue Nectar Tequila and has the agency representation of Zunte Mezcal, Ronald Isley’s Contagious XO Brandy, Finca Ferrer wines from Argentina and Chateau d’Astros from Provence, France.

This release contains forward looking statements.

Some of the statements contained in this document are forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, “forward-looking statements”). Forward-looking statements are all statements other than those of historical fact, and generally may be identified by the use of words such as “believe,” “expect,” “making,” “developing,” “projected,” “will” or other similar expressions that indicate future events or trends.

These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding A21’s acquisition plans and business strategies. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this presentation or news release, and on the current expectations of A21’s management. These forward-looking statements are not intended to serve as, and should not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee of actual performance or an assurance of definitive statement of fact or probability.

Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and may differ materially from those contained in or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of A21. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements include, among others: risk that A21 does not perform as expected; the company’s ability to recognize benefits from any cost savings actions, including expected results from the implementation of the Company’s Rollup Plan; positive cash generation; the effect of economic conditions on the industries and markets in which A21 operates, including financial market conditions, rising inflation, fluctuations in prices, interest rates and market demand; the effects of competition on A21’s future business; the potential adverse effects of health pandemics, epidemics or contagious diseases on A21’s business and the U.S. and world economy; declines or unanticipated changes in consumer demand for A21’s products; disruption of supply or shortage of energy; A21’s ability to adequately source grapes, agave, corn and other raw materials and any increase in the cost of such materials; the impact of environmental catastrophe, natural disasters, pests, weather conditions and inadequate water supply on A21’s business; A21’s level of insurance against catastrophic events and losses; impacts from climate change and related governmental regulations; A21’s significant reliance on its distribution channels, including independent distributors; risks associated with new lines of business or products; decline of sales to important distributors; marketing campaigns from competitors; risks associated with new lines of business or products; potential reputational harm to A21’s brands from internal and external sources; integration risks associated with recent or future acquisitions; possible litigation relating to misuse or abuse of alcohol; changes in applicable laws and regulations and the significant expense to A21 of operating in a highly regulated industry; A21’s ability to maintain necessary licenses; A21’s ability to protect its trademarks and other intellectual property rights; risks associated with the Company’s information technology and ability to maintain and protect personal information; A21’s ability to make payments on its indebtedness.

There may be additional risks including other adjustments that A21 does not presently know or that A21 currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect A21’s expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date and time of this news release. A21 undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein, except as may be required by law. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon these forward-looking statements.