A 2018 Neilsen report asserted that Black Americans have over $1.2 trillion in spending power, and was expected to hit $1.4 trillion in 2020. With so much money to be made, it’s no surprise that Black people have launched their own spirits and wine brands in record numbers. But Black women are running alongside men, founding and steering brands that reflect who they are and the products they want to see in the marketplace. Check out these spirit, wine, and beer brands and the powerful Black women owners behind them.
Vodka
Vanessa Braxton of Black Momma Vodka Black Momma Vodka Founder and President Vanessa Braxton is the first Black woman to be an owner-operator and manufacturer of a nationally distributed vodka in the U.S. She 100% owns the distillery, manufacturing facility, and a 15-acre farm grow house in Wyandanch, New York. Black Momma produces vodka, tea, CBD oils, and agaves.
Shay Wood of HH Bespoke Spirits & Beverages
Before co-founding and becoming the CEO of HH Bespoke Spirits and Beverages, Shay Wood was already an entrepreneur. She and her husband founded the Harlem Haberdashery boutique, home to their apparel brand 5001 Flavors. Harlem Haberdashery has dressed some of the biggest celebrities including the Notorious B.I.G., Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, Jay-Z, and many more. But Shay knew the spirits industry was the next industry for she and her family to conquer as a natural extension of their lifestyle brand. Their collection includes vodka, rum, and gin, and the newest addition: marvelous alkaline water.
Whiskey
Fawn Weaver of Uncle Nearest Whiskey
Founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest Whiskey, Fawn Weaver launched the brand in 2017 and hasn’t looked back since. It’s the fastest-growing independent American whiskey brand in U.S. history. Uncle Nearest’s three whiskies are available in most places spirits are sold across the United States.
Tequila
Anteel Tequila by Nayana Ferguson
Co-Founder and COO of Anteel Tequila, Nayana Ferguson is a two-time cancer survivor who created Anteel for health reasons. She wanted to enjoy cocktails without worrying about the harmful additives. Anteel, home to the world’s only coconut lime tequila, also has blanco and reposado expressions.
T-Capri by Tiffany Capri Hainesworth
Tiffany Capri Hainesworth, founder of T-Capri Tequila, was a federal government employee for nearly 30 years and after a life-changing accident, decided to launch T-Capri. It is a small batch, 100% agave tequila blanco crafted in San Julián, Jalisco, Mexico.
Liqueurs
Pam Davis of Hidden Spirits Cocktails
Engineer by day and self-proclaimed accidental bootlegger by night, Pam Davis of Hidden Spirits Cocktails is one of few Black spirit owners who actually manufactures their own product too. Her cocktails are ready-to-drink beverages that come in strawberry, lemonade, and apple cider flavours.
Myriam Jean-Baptiste of LS Cream LiqueurÂ
Myriam Jean-Baptiste is the Co-Founder of LS Cream Liqueur, a cream liqueur inspired by an iconic recipe from Haiti called ‘’kremas’.’ Kremas is known as a celebration drink, always making its way into any and all family gatherings. In the past four years, LS Cream has been the recipient of five international medals and counting.
The cold weather in most parts of Australia coinciding with EOFY celebrations is the closest thing that we’ll get to snowy Christmas vibes. And if you’re in dire need of some festive cheer after the first six months of 2023, grab your ugly sweater and head to your nearest Red Rooster for Xmas in July deals.
From June 29 – July 31, 2023, Red Rooster is serving up free food items, a chance to win $10,000 or one of 10 merch packs valued at $400 and other fun prizes. All you have to do is sign up as a Red Royalty member and spend $5 on at a location near you or online.
Each week there’ll be new delicious deals and prizes to win. The week one deals have already dropped and they’re looking pretty tasty. You can get access to them via your Red Royalty account. The more you purchase, the more chances you have to win.
Spoiler alert: you can get 10 chicken nuggets for free, right now. Brb running to Red Rooster.
