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About The Guide

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Vodka

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Bourbon & Whiskey

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Tequila

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Rum

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Gin

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Cognac & Brandy

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Liqueur/Other

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Brands with Multiple Offerings

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ABOUT THE GUIDE You may not recognize a lot of these names, but these Black-owned spirits are making their mark on the spirits industry.

As a Black woman travel blogger, I have always highlighted my experiences traveling the world with my audience and supporting Black-owned businesses.

In 2020, I was faced with the question of how I could better support our community and use my platform to amplify Black-owned businesses. I couldn't think of a better way than to build a guide to highlight Black-owned spirit brands.

I started my initial list with about 65 brands, but it has since grown to over 160 Black-owned brands.

It's been such an amazing journey to not only learn about these brands, but also chat with many of their founders and try some delicious spirits.

Many of these spirits are available online via their websites (all headings are clickable), or in some cases, your local store. Check the map on Will Drink For Travel to see which spirits are closest to you.

Supporting Black-owned businesses is a way of life for me. Our spending habits show what we think is important and have a way of speaking for us when we aren't being heard. Use this guide to let your spending habits speak for you.

About Ashlee Ashlee is the founder and editor-in-chief of Will Drink For Travel, a website dedicated to all things travel and mixology. Her goal is to show her audience that traveling the world through food and drink is a way to immerse themselves into cultures other than their own.

Ashlee considers herself a cocktail enthusiast and self-taught mixologist with a heart for highlighting Black-owned spirits. On Will Drink For Travel TV, Ashlee interviews Black spirit owners about their journeys, what motivates them, and the future of their brands.

Keep up with Ashlee and the latest WDFT news on Instagram (@willdrinkfortravel) or her website (www.willdrinkfortravel.com)

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VODKA 01

44 Degrees North

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500 Vodka

44 Degrees North utilizes Idaho’s great

500 Vodka offers ultra premium coconut

agricultural wealth to produce the purest vodka

pineapple vodka and strawberry lime vodka

possible. To achieve a smooth and distinctive taste [they] distill directly from 100% Idaho® potatoes or Brundage Winter Wheat blended with Rocky Mountain Spring Water. To naturally infuse [their] flavored varieties, [they] use only all-natural Idaho Mountain Huckleberries, Rainier Cherries and Sunnyslope Nectarines.

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Adaka

Adaka offers two flavors. Adaka Vodka “incorporates peppers to represent the spicy flavours of the African taste while being crafted together by Top French distillers.” Adaka Savanna is a “toffee infused vodka liqueur that has a sweet, smooth, silky taste to quench your thirst.”

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AsLegacy

AsLegacy is fashioned from the finest American grown grapes, distilled six times to craft a smooth, crisp taste with an elegant gluten free finish.

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Balt

Balt is made of 100% corn vodka, six times distilled, and infused with fresh local strawberries.

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Beveran

Beveran is made from a base of corn grain and wants to be a “reminder that the lifestyle you want is for you to take, an igniter of your inner passions, and an encourager to follow your dreams.”

Credit: 44 Degrees North

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Black Momma

Black Momma is distilled and filtered five times from corn for its signature smooth taste. It’s distilled through Crushed Diamond Lava Rocks and fused with Cascade Mountain Spring Water from Oregon.

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Black Storm

Black Storm serves up a hand crafted, small batch product made from the finest American corn made purposely to take your celebration, evening, or simply that next sip to a completely higher level.

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Blackleaf Organic

Blackleaf Organic is the first French organic vodka

Credit: Blackleaf Organic

on the market. It’s handcrafted in the heart of the acclaimed region of France and their 5-stage copper pot artisanal distillation produces a vodka that is not only smooth but full of character.

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Bleu

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Carbonadi

Carbonadi is distilled five times through activated charcoal, resulting in a pure, crystal clean, ultra-smooth vodka with an herbal and

Bleu Vodka is made from quality grain vodka and

crisp finish.

wild blueberries, making this wild blueberry vodka

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liqueur a "vibrant, delectable flavor explosion which tantalizes the palate."

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Bomade

Bomade is a fresh lemon-infused vodka that uses hand-squeezed organic lemons to flavor

Col Bleu

Col Bleu is gluten free, produced from corn, and distilled eight times.

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Essence Spirits

Essence Spirits is a cherry lime flavored vodka

their vodka instead of simple syrups, creating a

that is made from grapes. They are looking to

refreshing spirit with all of the lemon taste, but

"give the taste of vodka a new definition and

none of the additional sugars

that's the Essence of flavor."

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E'thal 56

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Fou-Dré

E’thal 56 is made from 100% corn and charcoal

Fou-Dré is infused with 100% fruit flavors and

filtered for smoothness. It is perfectly distilled

made with technology that “naturally” produces a

with an innovative crisp taste.

smooth, clean taste, removing harsh tasting

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Floh

Floh serves up a hand crafted, small batch

congeners and leaving a smooth, crisp, clean, finish to the spirit.

and pure Oregon water. Their unique filtering

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methods create a smooth, clean, gluten-free,

Frenchie Buale is "the first and only sweet tea

allergen-free, and Kosher Seal Certified vodka.

vodka infused with pineapple. So smooth you can

product made from the finest American corn

Frenchie Buale

sit back, relax and enjoy over ice.”

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Hidden Gem

Hidden Gem is a six times distilled, ultra premium, extra smooth vodka born in the Great State of Texas.

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Highway

Highway Vodka is a hemp vodka made of a “unique strain of hemp, locally sourced corn, and water from [their] artesian aquifer.”

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IslandJon

IslandJon produces a guava infused vodka made with a fresh puree and appeals to a wide audience of palates, while introducing an exotic, peach-like flavor. IslandJon Vodka embodies individuality and the very essence of the Caribbean spirit.

Credit: Fou-Dré Vodka

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Kas'tell

Kas'tell is distilled six times and "refined by a process which forces the completion of all incomplete chemical reactions left behind by the distillation process, leaving the smoothest vodka available. Less toxins equal zero burn and less chance of hangover."

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Klasé

Klasé is ultra premium vodka, distilled and bottled in Cognac, France.

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Lambda

Lambda Vodka is “the vodka for the LGBT community.”

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Liquid Seduction

Liquid Seduction is a local spirit brand based out of Sacramento, California.

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Loft and Bear

Loft and Bear is distilled from soft organic winter wheat and California sourced spring water, yielding tasting notes of vanilla and lemon. It is handcrafted in small batches with bottles and labels each signed by hand.

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Look

Look is hand-crafted premium vodka made from corn and locally sourced natural ingredients.

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Matador

Matador Vodka is Louisiana's first Black-owned sugarcane vodka.

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Credit: Mishka Premium Vodka

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Mishka

Mishka breaks the mold of the "flavored vodka" category, with all-natural flavor profiles, no added sugars, artificial flavors nor artificial coloring. Mishka Premium Vodka is also a gluten-free choice that your customers can enjoy on-the-rocks or as a foundation to a wide-range of cocktails.

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Myles Select

Myles Select has a smooth taste that allows the consumer to enjoy the light, flavorful spirit made with grains.

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Noble Wolf

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Quiet Storm

Noble Wolf is low-calorie, zero sugar, paleo, and

Quiet Storm “is created from a premium grain

gluten-free. Produced from grapefruit, it has a

blend which is continuously distilled to create the

really smooth/classic finish.

perfect balance of character and purity.”

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One Vodka

Phoenix Spiritz

One Vodka "is crafted with the finest grains and

Phoenix Spiritz’s Phoenacolada is pineapple and

purest spring water from the Charente region of

coconut flavored vodka. According to its site,

France. It’s a fresh spin on classic premium

Phoenacolada is “Miami in a bottle” due to the

vodka."

influence of the city’s many tropical and Caribbean traditions. It’s corn based, distilled and filtered 6 times, and made in the USA.

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Playpen

Playpen is “not only vacuum distilled but is also carbon filtered six times, creating exceptional smoothness and taste.”

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PLUSH

PLUSH Premium Plum and PLUSH Premium Pure Spirit is distilled eight times to ensure uniqueness and sophistication.

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Redd Rose

Redd Rose is a refreshing Strawberry Lemon Flavored Vodka hand crafted in the USA.

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Seven 16

Seven 16 pays homage to Washington, D.C., the place the owners call home. Their vodka has a "solid base used for combining diverse Credit: Noble Wolf

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ingredients to create something uniquely special."

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St. Royale Green Tea

St. Royale Green Tea is a refreshing blend of neutral grain spirits, green tea extract and natural honey. By using honey as our only natural sweetener we are able to provide our clients with one of the lowest calorie beverages on the market today that is gluten-free.

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Stock Da Bar

Stock Da Bar is made with Michigan-grown red winter wheat. A portion of the proceeds of each purchase will go towards The Boys and Girls Club of Benton Harbor, Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids.

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Success

Success is an Oklahoman-made luxury vodka.

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Sukari

Sukari “combines the aromatic depth of the fruit versatility of the liquor to create the power and

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energy of a health-conscious spirit.”

Timeless “represents sophistication,

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agelessness and evenness. The crisp freshness,

flavors, vegetable juices for color and the

Sweetbeat

Sweetbeat “delicately blends the finest neutral spirit with a unique combination of an ultra premium distillate from a bouquet of citrus, ginger, cardamom, anise and fennel.”

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Toast

Toast is made in the USA, distilled in Florida,

Timeless

purity, and all-natural ingredients combined make Timeless Vodka a perfect addition to any cocktail and blend.”

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True

True is seven times distilled by legendary supplier of spirits, Caffo, originally from the Italian region, Calabria.

and developed in the heart of the trendsetting Miami nightlife.

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Victor George

Victor George is a clean smooth American made vodka promising no hangovers, no headaches, and no burn.

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Vusa

Vusa is distilled in small batches by using their copper pot still “kaisgo,' as well as the purest water and homegrown sugar-cane from KwaZulu-Natal to ensure their vodka's exceptional quality.

Credit: Vusa Vodka

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BOURBON & WHISKEY 01

Abisola Whiskey

Abisola Whiskey is a “blend of a 1-year-old Bourbon and 6-month malt whiskey…this whiskey has notes of vanilla and waffle cone to complement the caramel and spice in the blended base.”

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Alexander James Whiskey

Aleander James Whiskey is "an American made, black owned, straight bourbon whiskey aged 3 years in charred oak barrels to give a premium taste for the whiskey enthusiast and cocktail connoisseur.

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Bender's Whiskey

Bender’s Whiskey gathers "whiskey from the best barrels of the finest independent distillers in Canada and the US. Then [they] blend and taste and blend again." They offer corn and rye whiskeys.

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Birdie Brown Plain Hooch

Birdie Brown Plain Hooch “an unaged whiskey gracefully distilled with care in small batches

Credit: Birdie Brown Plain Hooch

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Sugar Bourbon

Brown Sugar Bourbon, owned by Jamie Foxx, is “smooth, sweet and balanced.”

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Bull Young Bourbon

Bull Young Bourbon was launched by Danny

from oats, wheat and barley.” It is a tribute to

Bullock, the first African American chef to have

Birdie Brown, an African American woman from

his or her bourbon.

Missouri who lived in Montana. During prohibition, Birdie became known for her hooch’s smooth taste.

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Brough Brothers Bourbon

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Deception Honey-

Flavored Whiskey

Deception Honey-Flavored Whiskey has “smooth subtle notes of honey and smokey wooden undertones.” It is “undeniably the

Brough Brothers Bourbon is run by a trio of

choice of the novice and experienced whiskey

brothers, headquarter in Louisville, KY.

drinkers.”

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Diggs Boys Bourbon

Diggs Boys Bourbon is “inspired by legendary distillers with over 100 years of experience in creating craft whiskey. [They] use the best ingredients around to complete a unique blend of malt, corn, rye and wheat, along with limestone filtered water.”

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Den of Thieves Whiskey

Duke and Dame

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Whiskey

Den of Thieves Whiskey is a small batch,

Duke and Dame Whiskey wants to "redefine the

carefully crafted blended whiskey infused with

whiskey drinking experience by creating a

natural vanilla & ginger.

premium flavored whiskey that would stimulate the senses at each stage of the drinking process, with incredible aroma, remarkable taste, and an extremely smooth finish."

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DuBlase Whiskey

DuBlase Whiskey “features a hint of vanilla, complemented with all natural spices, and refined for a smooth and robust finish. You can truly enjoy DuBlase neat, as a cocktail or on the rocks.

It is perfect for Florida’s celebratory and festive lifestyle.”

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Exclave Spirits

Exclave Spirits “pays homage to the lost stories and contributions of Black people who have advanced distilled spirits.” It is a "distinctive blend of 51% rye 49% corn mash aged in new American white oak barrels to produce a rich whiskey that gives notes of vanilla, cinnamon, caramel and clove."

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Fresh Bourbon

Fresh Bourbon has begun producing its bourbon, Credit: Duke and Dame Whiskey

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which will be available for purchase soon.

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Greenwood Whiskey

Greenwood Whiskey is a "unique rye blend, and at 42% ALC/VOL, leaves no doubt you're experiencing a premium whiskey, while also embodying the versatility used for your favorite handcrafted cocktail."

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Guidance Whiskey

Guidance Whiskey is aged for two years and is a careful blend of corn and rye with a touch of malted barley, accomplishing a smooth intense finish

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Ix Bourbon

Ix Bourbon’s 95-proof bourbon is a "very small batch that is carefully selected from nine barrels Credit: Guidance Whiskey

all possessing unique characteristics that are blended to perfection. The Charter Line, [their] first small batch, presents a sweet flavor of buttery caramel, with undertones of chocolate, and a hint of spice."

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Kind of Blue Whisky

Kind of Blue Whisky is “prepared with love and respect in Scotland and is inspired by the legacy of Jazz great Miles Davis—the King of Cool. This exceptional blended Scotch whisky has been created by melding grain and mature malt Scotch whiskeys from Islay, the Highlands and Speyside."

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Majesty Bourbon

Majesty Bourbon can be enjoyed in your favorite cocktail, on the rocks, or neat.

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The Original

Irving Whiskey

The Original Irving Whiskey is “aged for a minimum of two years in newly charred American white oak barrels prior to filtration in patented finishing technology that uses lightly toasted American oak chips to place emphasis on [their] bourbon’s vanilla and caramel notes.”

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Rams and Parrots

Rams and Parrots is a 100% Corn Whiskey.

“With a sweet corn taste, it packs a punch but goes down smooth.”

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Red Hazel

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Saint Cloud

Red Hazel is a rye whiskey with a hint of spice. It

Saint Cloud is a “Kentucky Straight Bourbon,

"aims to introduce novice whiskey drinkers,

crafted by Ray Walker, using his unique

whiskey fans, and whiskey connoisseurs to an

perspective and vision from making Grand Cru

improved way to enjoy rye whiskey."

wines in Burgundy, France."

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Rex Rye Whiskey

Rex Rye Whiskey "is artfully aged in charred bordeaux and burgundy wine barrels from the Pacific Northwest. Its caramel color and vanilla essence will overload your tasting experience with a rich, smooth finish!"

Saint Liberty

Saint Liberty “celebrates America’s Women Pioneers in whiskey during Prohibition and those freedoms both given and taken away in 1920."

They “source the finest craft whiskies from distilleries around the world and perfect them using same pure water sources in the states of each of our honored women bootleggers.”

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ShinJu Whisky

ShinJu Whisky is “double distilled, with wafts of honey, orange and vanilla, accompanied by hints of herbaceous notes and light oak make ShinJu the perfect 'cocktail' Japanese whisky.”

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Still Moon Moonshine

Still Moon Moonshine is a "smooth flavored corn whiskey matured and aged for five years in oak barrels, producing distinctive coloring and rich bold taste."

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Uncle Nearest Whiskey

Uncle Nearest Whiskey has built its "brand on its knack for sourcing the best of Tennessee whiskies and bourbons, and using its own nontemperature-controlled aging process and unique post-aging double filtration method that Credit: Uncle Nearest Whiskey

significantly changes the characteristics and profile of the original whiskies."

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Virginia Black Whiskey

Virginia Black Whiskey, partially owned by Drake, is a "personally selected collection of two, three and four-year old bourbons finished with a decadent profile."

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Whiskey Wright

Whiskey Wright uses cherrywood to smoke its whiskey, giving it a smooth finish.

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Wild Creek Distillery

Wild Creek Distillery is "lighter than traditional whiskey and smoother than the illegal version.

Georgia Country Moonshine is light on the palate, has sweet after tones, easy to drink and warms the body." They also offer a peach flavor.

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Credit: Whiskey Wright

Ziyad Rye

Ziyad Rye is “produced in a cave in the backwoods of Iowa.” It’s a small batch white rye whiskey.

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TEQUILA 01

Anteel

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Armero

Anteel is a “unique blend of both the Highland

Armero Tequila was “born from the passion to

and Lowland Agave, that are grown between 6

produce not only the best ultra premium 100%

and 7 years before harvesting to begin the

agave tequilas, but also tequilas for every taste,

cooking process. All Anteel Tequila expressions

preference, personality, and lifestyle of the most

are twice distilled, using natural spring water

exclusive consumers, who are always looking for

during the process as well as an oxygenation /

products with which they identify.”

cold filtered process to create one of the smoothest tequilas in the world.”

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Bleu Royal

Bleu Royal is an award-winning tequila blended with rum.

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Cincoro

Cincoro, partially owned by Michael Jordan and four NBA rivals, “captures the essence of both terroirs, uniquely using 100% Weber blue agave harvested from the Highland and Lowland appellations of Jalisco, Mexico.”

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Dauntless

Dauntless is bottled by hand in small batches and naturally infused with fresh, locally sourced fruits and spices.

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DeLeòn

DeLeòn is "made from the finest 100% Highland Blue Weber agave sourced from the rich earth of the Los Altos region of Jalisco. Hand-selected at harvest for high quality and peak ripeness, [their] plants yield the sweetest piñas, giving the tequila Credit: Anteel

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its abundant character and balance."

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Disbelef

Disbelef is double distilled and ages for no less than 60 days in premium oak barrels to add character and complexity to its refined taste.

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E. Cuarenta

E. Cuarenta is a tequila produced by rapper and entrepreneur E40. Blanco, Reposado, and Anejo varieties are available.

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Grand Leyenda

Grand Leyenda offers blanco, silver, reposado, and añejo expressions.

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Jon Basíl

Jon Basíl’s “unexplainably smooth finish provides a uniquely premium experience suitable to enhance every occasion.”

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La Boca

Credit: Los Hermanos

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Los Hermanos

Los Hermanos is made with “100% blue agave that is slowly steam-roasted in centuries-old

"La Boca is made from the finest agave plant.

traditional thick stone walled brick ovens

Rich, vanilla, smooth taste - there will be no

(hornos) which retain the sweet natural mellow

graining bite after your first shot/ drink, a tequila

flavors of the carefully grown agave.”

you can actually enjoy. "

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Lobos

Mascota

Mascota is a “very unique brand that

Lobos “liquids are finished in Pedro Ximénez

incorporates a one-of-a-kind ceramic dog

(PX) wine barrels from Spain...The process

bottle, filled with our oxygenated ultra-premium

allows time to diffuse and evolve each liquid,

100% weber blue agave tequila. A portion of

elevating their profiles with notes of wood

every purchase will go directly to supporting

transformed over time, presences of cocoa,

non-profit animal shelters that provide a better

deep roasted coffee, and an extraordinarily

quality of life through in-home foster care,

smooth finish."

adoption and medical needs, for all animals.”

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TEQUILA 15

Monita

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Serpiente

Monita is “for the happy hour hunter or the

Serpiente is “bottled in mouth blown, crystal glass

CEO celebrating a new deal and everyone in

works of art handmade by skilled glass artisans.

between. This brand champions those who

Due to [their] unique manufacturing process, no

haven’t traditionally felt seen or supported.”

two bottles are exactly alike.”

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Revel Spirits

Revel Spirits is “cultivated from the ground up, grown in rich soil with no additives or sugars.

While having the same foundation as Tequila, Avila products are made from 100% pure Agave in the Morelos region of México."

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Talero Luxury Organic

Talero Luxury Organic is an ultra premium organic tequila, sourced from organically grown agave, leaving a tequila that is soft and elegant with a velvety smooth texture.

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TCapri

TCapri is a small batch, 100% agave tequila blanco crafted in San Julián, Jalisco, Mexico.

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with Friends

Tequila with Friends was created by three friends from Dallas, TX. They decided (after years of creating great memories around the world with tequila close by) it was time to create a tequila that was perfect to sip on and share with friends.

Thus Tequila with Friends was born, a premium sipping tequila meant to be enjoyed amongst friends.

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Teremana

Teremana is created in a small town in the highlands of Jalisco by Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. It is crafted "with a love for great tequila made the right way, in small batches, by hand."

Credit: Revel Spirits

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RUM 01

Devil's Reef

Devil’s Reef is a rum expression of the island of Bermuda. At the bottom of every bottle looks like sand, but it's actually natural cinnamon and sugar.

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Durante

Durante is a Caribbean inspired rum made and sold in Washington D.C. and Maryland.

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Equiano

Equiano, the world’s first African and Caribbean rum, is 100% natural with no added sugar, flavor or color. Each year, 5% of company profits and £2 of every bottle purchased on their site goes to ground-level freedom and equality projects.

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HERA Tropical Rum

Credit: Equiano Rum

HERA Tropical Rum is ultra premium fruity and

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creamy white rum, with notes of banana and

Matugga Rum offers golden and spice rums.

coconut.

"Using finest ingredients from the easterly

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region of Africa, [their] artisan spirits are

Legendaire Spirits

Legendaire Peach Tea “combines two unique aromas creating a very smooth rum with natural flavor. The blend of peach, tea, and rum has created an amazing flavor alcoholic beverage consumer will enjoy.”

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Matugga Rum

Liv

carefully crafted in Scotland through smallbatch copper pot distillation. [Their] proud heritage, combined with playful innovation, allows [them] to capture the most adventurous and unique flavors of Africa."

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Monrey

Monrey is an apple pie 60-proof rum distilled in Florida. “It’s dark, smooth, and tastes like the

Liv is a ‘slowly-fermented and triple pot-

juiciest part of the pie. It has a subtle kick to it

distilled to create a crazily complex flavor

which makes it mix well in blended drinks and of

explosion with a long, sweet finish.

course it is amazingly delicious simply over ice.”

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RUM 09

Striped Lion Distilling

Striped Lion Distilling is a “small-batch, rumcentric craft distillery in Woodbury, New Jersey.” They offer pot still, citrus, and cocoa rums along with their Rum Collectors’ Reserve 2020 rum.

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Ten to One

Ten to One offers dark and white rums. The dark rum 'is “a masterful blend of 8-year old aged Barbados and Dominican column still rums, combined with high ester Jamaican pot still rum, and Trinidadian rum. Aged in American white oak ex-bourbon casks. 100% rum with no added sugar, color, or flavoring.” The white rum “An enticing blend of column still rum from the Dominican Republic and high ester pot still rum from Jamaica, combined to yield a beautiful extra-proof expression. 100% rum with no added sugar, color, or flavoring.”

Credit: Ten To One Rum

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GIN 01

Bayab

Bayab is “distilled using locally grown sugarcane, bountiful African botanicals of Juniper berries, Coriander, Rosemary, Cinnamon, Coarse Salt, Lemon Peel, Baobab and Orange Peel, it’s then blended with the purest water from the Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal.”

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Iconic

Iconic is a smooth, purified gin distilled from grain with orange botanicals.

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Indoggo

Indoggo “is the ultimate remix of seven premium botanicals infused with all-natural strawberry flavor." It is developed by Calvin "Snoop Dogg" Broadus.

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Credit: Bayab Gin

Ingenious

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Ode to Babel

Ingenious is “intelligently infused with ingredients

Ode to Babel is a “small batch New York

that would be known today as the celebration of

distilled gin. [Their] house blend is citrus

the renaissance of an American-made Old Tom

forward with notes of makrut limes, ylang ylang,

Gin.”

jasmine, a wonderful melange of botanicals

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ending with a touch of juniper.”

Ledi Craft

Ledi Craft is a small batch berry-infused gin and

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is "distilled perfectly with natural strawberries

S.A.J. is a representation of luxury, leisure and

and raspberries for gin-lovers and strawberry

genuine enjoyment of life.

enthusiasts."

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Mayine Premium

S.A.J.

Sankofa Citrus Berry

Sankofa Citrus Berry is “made with the finest

Mayine Premium is the first black owned gin

distilled gin, infused with fresh Citrus and ripe

brand in Africa and has two flavors: Grape

berries. the smooth taste will remind you of

Based and Rooibos Infused.

days of old...but with a twist!”

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COGNAC & BRANDY 01

Billionaires Row

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Conjure

Billionaires Row’s BR Cuvée XO cognac is

Conjure "implements the traditional distillation

“elaborated in France with the best methods,

process using small copper stills where the wine

incorporating oak barrel ageing to extract the

is distilled with its lees to capture all of its rich,

best flavours, creating the most seductive and

fruity and complex aromas. A second 12-hour

elegant finish and roundness.”

distillation called Broullis is performed to retain

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only the most essential and exceptional flavors.

Branson

Branson, owned by 50 Cent, “represents a bespoke, exclusive and unique Cognac that showcases the highest quality of Cognac being made from the best vineyards in every bottle.”

Naturally aged in [their] cellars in the Cognac region, Conjure Cognac emerges as a bold, fullbodied blend that arouses the palate."

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D'ussé

D'ussé produces D'ussé VSOP (“powerful bouquet, rich in woody notes that are layered with touches of cinnamon and floral notes”) and D'ussé XO ("rich flavor notes of ripe blackberry and apricot, layered with hints of dark chocolate and walnut, culminating in an exceptionally balanced finish.”)

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Ma'Hees Brandy

Ma’Hees Brandy is “aged in French Oak, with flavors of vanilla, caramel with a touch cherry.”

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Noir King Cognac VSOP

Noir King Cognac VSOP is the first independent Cognac to launch in the USA.

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Nyak Cognac

Nyak “selected the best Eau de Vie/Cognac in the VS category, looking for an easy Cognac to drink Credit: Nyak Cognac

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with an elegant, long finish.”

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Rayon Cognac

Rayon Cognac is “derived from the Godet Reserve in France. It has a unique blend of unique cellaring environment with the humid and salty air of the Atlantic Ocean, the Godet House nurtures its barrels with the ocean as the secret ingredient that gives birth to [their] refined and singular cognac; Rayon Cognac XO.”

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Riventé

Riventé is a “small-batch cognac blends artisan value and innovation to create a refined taste that mixes well with any occasion.”

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Sephina Spirits

Sephina Spirits “imported from France, is a craft spirit blend of V.S.O.P. Cognac and fortified wine.

Credit: Sephina Spirits

The combination delivers both warmth and richness for a luxurious taste conceived around the inspirational life of the legendary entertainer Josephine Baker.

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Araceli Liqueur

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Conjugal Rum Liqueur

Araceli Liqueur is the “world’s very first marigold

Conjugal Rum Liqueur is “made from exotic

liqueur and pays tribute to the centuries old

blends which provides a very distinctive light rum

Hispanic holiday tradition Día de Los Muertos, a

flavor from start to finish.”

celebration of love, life, joy and remembrance.”

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Coco Sky Coconut Creme Liqueur

Coco Sky‘s goal is to “become a top spirit choice by consistently crafting a cream liqueur based on natural ingredients, healthier science, ethical sourcing and exceptional taste.”

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Courage and Stone

Courage and Stone, created by Aisha Tyler, “is a "line of 80-proof ready-to-drink craft cocktails of the highest quality, carefully mixed with premium American-made ingredients in Brooklyn, NY. No mixing, no measuring, no recipes, no mess – just a perfectly balanced cocktail you can enjoy anywhere, anytime."

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Cremas Absalon Haitian Cream Liqueur

Cremas Absalon Haitian Cream Liqueur "infuses the richness of the Haitian culture with contemporary American customs to create a distinctive take on the authentic product."

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Cremas Creole

Cremas Creole is made from distilled sugarcane rum from Haiti and "aims to embody the richness of Haitian culture."

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Dizzle Liqueur

Dizzle Liqueur consists of “island flavors of ripe mango margarita mix, tangy orange liqueur, hints of crisp lemon, formulating an exquisite union with the opulence and intensity of French cognac and agave tequila to create a superior delicacy.”

Credit: Courage and Stone

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Empower Cocktails

Empower Cocktails is made with sweet potato vodka and has only 80 calories per 3 oz. Their first cocktail is the delicious and refreshing Empower Cosmopolitan Martini, which contains sweet potato vodka, triple sec, white cranberry and lime.

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Hidden Spirits Cocktails

Hidden Spirits Cocktails “intrigue women because it lacks the strong taste of alcohol that allows them to sip the silky-smooth taste for hours; while male consumers cannot get enough of its addictive flavor that quickly gives them the same buzz as scotch on the rocks. It’s a perfect combination with the dominant flavors of sweet lemonade, strawberries or apple cider, yet submissive, but powerful kick of your favorite spirits.”

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Lasserie Cognac Honey Liqueur

Lasserie Cognac Honey Liqueur “mixes honey, ginger, spices and secret ingredients from South America. All the ingredients have been chosen for their natural benefits as well as their delicate taste and are worked to attain the perfect balance. It is the first honey liqueur on the market.”

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LS Cream Liqueur

LS Cream Liqueur “is a rich blend of fresh cream and island spices that exudes style and luxury while staying true to its exotic heritage.” It’s inspired by one of the most iconic beverage from Haiti known as Kremas.

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Ou Oui Rum Liqueur

Ou Oui Rum Liqueur is an "innovative and smooth tropical liqueur that reflects the exciting lifestyle of the Caribbean."

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Reine d'Or

Reine d’Or is a “cream liqueur inspired by the famous beverage in Haiti named “Cremas”.

Reine D’Or will make you meet the Pearl of the Caribbean with its sweet, creamy and spicy exotic taste.”

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Rivulet Pecan Liqueur

Rivulet Pecan Liqueur is the “consummate luxury liqueur, carefully crafted for connoisseurs who appreciate the combination of contemporary American luxury with the timehonored traditions of fine artisan distilling and craftsmanship."

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Somrus Cream Liqueur

Somrus Cream Liqueurs are “driven by flavor and [they] believe that beverages should be as flavorforward as our food.” They’re available in coffee, chai, and mango flavors.

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Sorel

Sorel is a hibiscus liqueur made by Jackie Summers.

Savîle Drinks is an all-natural, clean, gluten free, and vegan ready-made rum tropical cocktail.

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Twelv 31

Twelv 31 is the "world's first white rum and vodka blended spirit."

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Ty Ku Citrus Liqueur

Ty Ku Citrus Liqueur is a "blend of Yuzu and other Asian Superfruits with TY KU Soju, a low calorie Asian Spirit. With its smooth, light and refreshing taste, TY KU Citrus Liqueur is delicious chilled straight, on the rocks or combined with your favorite spirit.

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18th Street Distilling

18th Street Distilling “produces "high quality spirits using the best ingredients possible." They offer bourbon, rye whiskey, gin, vodka and rum.

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Delta Dirt Distillery

Delta Dirt Distillery is a family-owned craft distillery located in the Arkansas Delta. [Their] goal is to produce the finest handmade and locally inspired vodka, gin, whiskey, and liqueurs.”

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Du Nord Craft Spirits

Du Nord Craft Spirits is an urban distillery

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producing gin, vodka, whiskies, and flavored liqueurs.

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Earl Stevens Selections

Earl Stevens, aka Rapper E-40, offers Kuiper Belt Bourbon, an ultra premium Bourbon Whiskey aged for 8 years, and Tycoon Cognac, rich with flavors of butterscotch, vanilla, hints of peach, flowers, and citrus with a long, concentrated finish.

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Painted Stave Distilling

Painted Stave Distilling “crafts premium spirits in small batches by utilizing only the best ingredients sourced from regional farms, and by blending traditions of the past with today’s creativity and state-of-the-art technology.” They offer vodka, rye, pot still and bourbon whiskies, and gin.

Harlem Haberdashery Bespoke Spirits

Harlem Haberdashery (HH) Bespoke Spirits offers vodka, rum, and gin.

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Redmont Distilling

Redmont Distilling, majority-owned by Charles

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Rising Sun Distillery

Rising Sun Distillery believes in small batches,

Barkley, offers a vodka and gin. Their vodka is

buying local, and creating new flavors. They offer

distilled 8 times and "flows through advanced

rye, bourbon, white and dark angel whiskies, gin,

carbon filtration systems, removing any off

and various liqueur flavors.

flavors and achieving a much smoother finish.”

Redmont’s gin is vapor infused with four botanicals. Free of the traditional pine tree flavor often associated with other gins, Vulcan

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River Basin Distillery

River Basin Distillery offers a "distinctive blend of

Gin the perfect option for new and experienced

95% rye mash aged in new American white oak

gin drinkers alike.”

barrels to produce a rich whiskey that embodies the fiery spirit of the French Quarter with a Big Easy finish of vanilla, cinnamon, caramel and clove." They also offer a coffee cordial where "River Basin American whiskey is blended with French Truck's renowned cold brew coffee, natural oat milk and a hint of pure cocoa."

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Royal Spirits

Royal Spirits offers Miru vodka, a pear-flavored “sipper vodka,” as well as CBD mixers.

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Shadow Ridge Spirits Company

Shadow Ridge Spirits Company “specializes in small batch grain to glass hand crafted spirits.”

They offer Bourbon, Rye, and Single Malt Whiskey, as well as Dark and Light Rum.

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Tom Bullock

Tom Bullock offers a smooth, 4-year old Burnt Orange Bourbon, and an Old Tom Gin imported Credit: River Basin Distillery

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from a two-centuries-old London distiller.

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Tusk Spirits

Tusk Spirits are Virginia’s first hemp-infused vodka and rum. “Tusk Vodka is the distinct combination of savory and sweet flavors infused from the Hemp seed and 100% corn mash bill.”

Credit: Tusk Spirits

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