There is no record to date when humankind started consuming liquor as part of a celebration, but according to National Geographic, spirits have long been a part of ancient societies. Jugs of liquor and wine were found in the United Kingdom and buried with King Tut in Egypt,. Celebrations with spirits can be traced back to Ancient Greeks.
Even now, a party ain’t a party until the drinks start flowing. Holiday parties are no exception—not to mention a drink or fine bottle of spirits can be poured into the holiday cheer and given as a holiday gift. Add a Black-owned liquor brand to the equation and it’s a present the recipient can’t refuse.
There is a plethora of Black-owned brands on the market if you’re interested in gifting or adding to your collection. BLACK ENTERPRISE took some of the work out of the search by highlighting several Black-owned spirit brands below and on Instagram.
1.) Greenwood Whiskey
This brand is inspired by the success of entrepreneurs who established Black Wall Street, the central business district of Greenwood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, that was destroyed in an infamous race massacre.
2.) Anteel Tequila
This brand gets its name from the Antillian hummingbird and represents good vibes only.
3.) Brough Brothers
This exquisite rum brand is born out of Kentucky’s first African American-owned distillery.
4.) LS Cream
The flavor is inspired by an ancient Haitian recipe passed down from ancestors and incorporated into its formula—and responsible for its rich taste.
5.) Ten To One
This rum grew out of Trinidad and comes with a story about the complex history of rum and its ties to the Caribbean.
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