 In 1998, the group underwent a further expansion with the acquisition of a minority holding and world distribution rights (except for the USA) in Skyy Spirits LLC, owner of SKYY Vodka.Skyy Spirits, LLC became the distributor for the whole Campari portfolio in the US as part of the deal.Later in 1998 the group gained the Italian distribution rights of Lipton Ice Tea, from Unilever Group.