Supporting Black-owned alcohol brands like Anteel Tequila, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, TCapri Tequila, Lobos 1707, Loft & Bear Vodka, Brown Sugar Bourbon, Cacti Agave Spiked Seltzer, and Black Momma Vodka is a meaningful way to celebrate diversity and excellence within the beverage industry. Anteel Tequila, co-founded by Nayana Ferguson, is notable for being the first tequila company owned by a Black woman and offers unique, high-quality blends emphasizing flavor and craftsmanship. Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey honors Nathan “Nearest” Green, the first known African American master distiller, and has gained significant acclaim for its premium whiskey, earning numerous awards and recognition.
Other exceptional Black-owned brands include TCapri Tequila, created by Tiffany Capri Hainesworth, which is celebrated for its smooth, refined taste. Lobos 1707, backed by NBA star LeBron James, blends traditional and contemporary distilling methods, resulting in a unique and flavorful product lineup. Loft & Bear Vodka, known for its small-batch, handcrafted approach, and Brown Sugar Bourbon, offering a sweet, smooth flavor perfect for cocktails, also stand out. Cacti Agave Spiked Seltzer, a collaboration with Travis Scott, brings a refreshing twist to the seltzer market, while Black Momma Vodka, founded by Vanessa Braxton, offers a variety of flavors that highlight the versatility and innovation within Black-owned spirits. These brands not only deliver exceptional quality but also represent the rich heritage and entrepreneurial spirit of Black-owned businesses in the alcohol industry. Here are a few more brands to check out below.
Anteel Tequila – Founded by Nayana Ferguson and her husband Don, this brand offers premium tequilas, including the world’s only Coconut Lime Blanco Tequila, made from 100% Blue Weber Agave
Lobos 1707 – Owned by LeBron James and Maverick Carter, this brand offers a range of tequilas including Reposado, Joven, Extra Anejo, and Anejo, as well as mezcal, inspired by the traditional Mexican and Spanish distillation processes
Ten To One – Founded by Marc Farrell, this brand offers premium Caribbean rums that aim to challenge and redefine the traditional perceptions of rum. Their rums are blended from pot and column still rums from multiple Caribbean islands.
La Fête du Rosé – Created by Donae Burston, this rosé wine is inspired by the luxury and heritage of the French Riviera and is crafted in St. Tropez. They also offer white and red wine.
Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey – Named after Nathan “Nearest” Green, the first known African American master distiller, and founded by Fawn Weaver, this brand honors his legacy with premium whiskeys.
Du Nord Craft Spirits – Founded by Chris Montana and his wife Chelle, this Minneapolis-based distillery produces a variety of spirits including vodka, gin, and whiskey.
Black Momma Vodka – Founded by Vanessa Braxton, it celebrates the strength and resilience of Black mothers. A portion of proceeds go to charities supporting Black maternal health. The brand offers a range of flavored vodkas made from natural ingredients .
DuBlasé Whiskey – Created by Darrin Eakins, this whiskey brand focuses on premium quality and rich flavors, offering a luxurious drinking experience.
Aviation Gin – Owned by Ryan Reynolds, this American gin brand emphasizes a blend of botanical flavors for a balanced taste
Stuyvesant Champagne – Owned by Marvina Robinson, making her the first Black woman to own a champagne company. This brand offers a premium champagne produced in the heart of France’s Champagne region
Virginia Black Whiskey – Co-owned by Drake and Brent Hocking, this whiskey brand offers a smooth and rich American whiskey blend.
Grown Folks – Created by Danica Dias, this brand offers a variety of spirits with a focus on quality and craftsmanship
| Brand | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Anteel Tequila | Tequila | An award-winning premium tequila brand founded by Don and Nayana Ferguson, with Nayana being the first Black woman to own and lead a tequila company. Their tequilas are made from a blend of Highland and Lowland agave, twice distilled and cold-filtered. |
| Lobos 1707 | Tequila/Mezcal | An award-winning premium tequila and mezcal brand with a history dating back to 1707, offering a range of tequilas and mezcals like Reposado, Joven, Extra Anejo, Anejo, and more. |
| Michael Jordan’s Cincoro Tequila | Tequila | An ultra-premium tequila brand co-founded by NBA legend Michael Jordan that uses agave from both highlands and lowlands of Jalisco. |
| TCapri Tequila | Tequila | A premium tequila brand founded by Tiffany Capri Hainesworth that sources its agave from the Jalisco highlands of Mexico. |
| La Fête du Rosé | Wine | A rosé wine brand inspired by the St. Tropez lifestyle, produced in partnership with the prestigious Château Saint-Maur winery in Côtes de Provence, France. They also offer white and red wines. |
| McBride Sisters | Wine | The largest Black-owned wine company in the United States founded by sisters Robin and Andréa McBride, producing wines from New Zealand, California, and France. |
| Snoop Dogg’s 19 Crimes Cali Blend | Wine | A California red blend wine released in 2020 in partnership with 19 Crimes, featuring Snoop Dogg’s signature label design. |
| Courage+Stone | Wine | A wine brand co-founded by actress Aisha Tyler that produces California red and white blends. |
| Grown Folks | Wine | The first Black female-owned brand for soul food-inspired hard seltzers and craft beverages, founded by Danica Dias and inspired by her Creole heritage. |
| Rivulet Pecan Liqueur | Liqueur/Cordial | An award-winning artisan pecan liqueur brand made through small-batch distilling. |
| Sorel Liqueur | Liqueur/Cordial | A Caribbean liqueur made from hibiscus, spices, and rums, founded by Jackie Summers, Ben Williams, and Wendell Robbins after reviving an old recipe. |
| Equiano Rum | Rum | The world’s first African & Caribbean rum, hailed for its purist approach with no added colorants, spices, or flavorings. The brand donates profits to anti-slavery initiatives. |
| Ten To One Rum | Rum | A Caribbean rum brand founded by Marc Farrell that celebrates the contributions of Caribbean immigrants to American culture by blending pot and column still rums. |
| Mon Rey Rum | Rum | A premium rum brand founded by LaShawn Johnson that sources its rums from the Caribbean and Central America. |
| Halo 7 Rum | Rum | A premium rum brand co-founded by Ashley Jackson and JeNai Stanley that sources its rums from the Caribbean. |
| Appleton Estate | Rum | A renowned Jamaican rum brand owned by J. Wray & Nephew Ltd., one of the oldest rum companies in Jamaica founded in 1825. |
| NG Distillery Rums | Rum | Small-batch craft rums produced by NG Distillery, founded by Noel A. Garcia Jr. in Los Angeles. |
| Loft & Bear Vodka | Vodka | A premium craft vodka distilled from non-GMO grains and filtered through semi-precious gemstones, founded by Paul Ryan in Los Angeles. |
| Vusa Vodka | Vodka | A premium vodka brand founded by Jasper Kephart, inspired by his South African roots with a portion of proceeds going to African elephant conservation. |
| Blackleaf Organic Vodka | Vodka | An organic vodka brand founded by Cedric Menager that uses non-GMO grains and alkaline water from Canada, distilled in Montreal. |
| Black Momma Vodka | Vodka | A premium vodka brand founded by Vanessa Braxton that celebrates the strength of Black mothers, with proceeds supporting Black maternal health. |
| Brown Estate | Wine | A pioneering Black-owned estate winery located in Napa Valley, California. It was founded in 1980 by Drs. Bassett and Marcela Brown, becoming the first and only Black-owned estate winery in Napa at the time. |
| Bomade Vodka | Vodka | A premium vodka brand founded by Jermaine Bomade that uses a unique 7-times distilled process and alkaline water from Canada. |
| Highway Vodka | Vodka | A premium vodka brand founded by Al-Yannah Williams and Demetrius Clopton that’s distilled from Missouri corn. |
| Cardi B’s Whipshots | Vodka | Whipped cream flavored vodka shots launched in 2022 by rapper Cardi B in partnership with Starco Brands. |
| Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey | Whiskey/Bourbon | An award-winning Tennessee whiskey brand inspired by the first known African-American master distiller, Nearest Green. It’s owned by the Nearest Green Foundation. |
| Abisola Whiskey | Whiskey/Bourbon | A Nigerian whiskey brand founded by Opeyemi Akintunde that uses locally-sourced ingredients like sorghum, millet, and African spices. |
| Virginia Black Whiskey | Whiskey/Bourbon | An award-winning decadent American bourbon founded by rapper Drake in collaboration with Brent Hocking in 2016. |
| Brown Sugar Bourbon | Whiskey/Bourbon | A premium bourbon whiskey brand founded by actor Jamie Foxx, blended with brown sugar and spices for a unique flavor profile. |
| Diggs’ Boys Bourbon | Whiskey/Bourbon | A bourbon whiskey brand co-founded by Michael Earley and Ernest Drummond that pays homage to Black cowboys. |
| DuBlasé Whiskey | Whiskey/Bourbon | A premium blended whiskey brand founded by Darrin Eakins that sources whiskeys from different regions and ages them further in ex-bourbon barrels. |
| Fresh Bourbon Distilling Co. | Whiskey/Bourbon | A Black-owned distillery in Kentucky founded by Sean Edwards that produces small-batch bourbons. |
| Guidance Whiskey | Whiskey/Bourbon | A Tennessee straight bourbon whiskey founded by Jason Ridgel and distilled and aged in Greenbrier, Tennessee. |
| Du Nord Craft Spirits Gins | Gin | Craft gins produced by the Black woman-owned Du Nord Craft Distillery in Minneapolis, founded by Chris Montana and his wife Chelle. |
| Aviation Gin | Gin | A premium American gin brand that was acquired by actor Ryan Reynolds in 2018, distilled using a proprietary recipe of botanicals. |
| Indoggo Gin | Gin | A premium craft gin brand co-founded by Snoop Dogg that uses a unique botanical blend including accents of strawberry. |
| Duke & Dame Botanical Gin | Gin | A premium botanical gin brand co-founded by Amani Macaulay and Chima Burey that uses African botanicals like Moroccan mint. |
| Stuyvesant Champagne | Champagne/Sparkling | A luxury champagne brand founded by Marvina Kenan, making her the first Black woman to own a champagne company, produced in partnership with wineries in France. |
| Las Olas Premium Spiced Rum | Rum | A premium spiced rum brand founded by Darnell Holguin that blends Caribbean rums with natural spices and flavors. |
| L’Extase VSOP Cognac | Cognac | A VSOP cognac brand founded by Damon Bair that is double distilled and aged for at least 4 years in French oak barrels. |
| HL Strawberry Liqueur | Liqueur | A strawberry-flavored liqueur brand created by Hank and Liz Bryant in Detroit using real fruit. |
| Pin Drop Rum | Rum | A craft rum brand founded by Javon Gross that sources its rums from various Caribbean islands and ages them further in Kentucky. |
| LS Cream Liqueur | Liqueur | A rich cream liqueur brand launched by Lonnie and Shawnta’ Miller that can be enjoyed on its own or in cocktails. |
| Hella Cocktail Co. | Cocktail | A canned cocktail brand co-founded by Tobin Ludwig, Eddie Simeon, and Jomaree Pinkard using premium spirits and real fruit juices. |
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