Iris Rosé is Michael Lavelle's first varietal, a blend of cabernet sauvignon and pinot grigio grapes grown in coastal California. They saw a gap in, fresh culturally relevant wine craftsmanship offered and marketed to millennials and minority audiences. In June 2020, the Black-owned luxury private wine label, was established when the founders became passionate about wine and its rich history. Michael Lavelle Wines was founded by Aaron "Michael" Coad and Terrence "Lavelle" Low, along with Sommelier Devin Kennedy and Brandon Crump.
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The wine brand will go on an HBCU tour to discuss the wine business, how to get started, and how to make an impact. Key Stats: Michael Lavelle Wines is available in over 10 states, including Florida, New York, Illinois, California, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Texas, Wisconsin, Virginia, and Georgia. The brand defines a truly iconic and indulgent experience that takes craft spirits to new heights.įounder Aaron Michael Coad and Terrence Lavelle Low & business partners Devin Kennedy and Brandon. With notes of vanilla, coconut, and caramel, the rum brand encapsulates richness and complexity, creating a complex and full-bodied spirit that mimics the flavors and smoothness of an aged rum. Halo 7 is a sipping rum that defies rum stigmas, elevates the rum experience, and captivates spirit drinkers of all kinds. Kimbark Liquors located in Chicago, Illinois is the first store to carry the rum brand. Sales of Halo 7 Rum have exceeded expectations, despite the fact that it was previously only available online - with nationwide shipping. The concept for Halo 7 Rum was conceived in 2020, and the company began operations in 2021. They set out to make a rum that paid homage to rum's history and tradition while also contributing to the craft spirit movement. The dynamic duo are both rum connoisseurs. Key Stats: Headquartered in the Chicagoland area, Halo 7 Rum crafts its rum with a master distiller located in Orlando, Florida.Īshley Jackson and JeNai Stanley, the company's founders, are god sisters from the Chicago area. Halo 7 Rum, Co-founders Ashley Jackson and JeNai Stanley Courtesy of Halo 7 Rum Recently the brand entered the Maryland market in order to support its relationships with MGM National Harbor and Hyatt. The company debuted in the Caribbean, with distribution in Turks & Caicos, Cayman Islands, and Aruba. In comparison to 2020, Duke & Dame increased case sales by more than 150 %. In comparison to its competitors, The brand only has a low sugar content, with only 1 gram of sugar per serving. To create a flavorful bourbon with notes of slightly charred orange, toffee, and spice, the whiskey brand is triple-distilled in copper-packed, stainless steel pot stills and a portion is aged in charred new oak barrels.
They decided to pursue their passion and start a business in the spirits industry together.ĭuke & Dame is a 100 % corn whiskey blend that includes a two-year-aged Bourbon. Their response was salted caramel, which has a flavor similar to Werther's Original candy. They were out to dinner with a group of friends one night when the question "if you could have any flavored whiskey, what would it be?" was posed. Now available in over 60 Walmart Liquor locations throughout Florida, the whiskey brand has distribution agreements with Carnival Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean, MGM Resorts, Hyatt Hotels, Walt Disney World, and the Florida Panthers / FLA Live Arena.Ĭo-founders Amani Macaulay and Chima Burey, were friends who both worked in finance in New York City. Key Stats: In 2021, Duke & Dame added over 875 new distribution points across Florida, Michigan, and New York. Duke & Dame Co-founders Amani Macaulay and Chima Burey AJ Shorter Photography | www.AJS
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