​Star-powered spirits: Liquor brands owned by celebrities

Sep 6, 2024

By: Kapil Yadav

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​Meili Vodka

The Hollywood action superstar, best known for his role as Aquaman, Jason Momoa owns the Meili Vodka. What’s unique about this vodka is that it is made from water collected from the Montana mountains.

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​Teremana Tequila

Termana Tequila is a premium tequila brand owned by Dwyane Johnson, a Hollywood star and a professional wrestler also known by his stage name ‘The Rock.’ One reason for it being a premium tequila is that it is made from 100% pure blue Weber Highlands agave.

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​The Gardener Gin

Owned by Hollywood star Brad Pitt, the Gardner Gin is a London-style gin launched in collaboration with the Perrin Family. It is said that the inspiration for this gin comes from the French Riviera.

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​Pantalones Organic Tequila

​Pantalone’s organic tequila, owned by Hollywood couple Matthew and Camila McConaughey, offers three mid-range variants. It was launched with a tongue-in-cheek campaign featuring the couple without their pants.

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​Cincoro Tequila

Co-founded by the basketball legend Michael Jordan and a few of his NBA mates, Cincoro tequila is another offering in the premium category because of its use of 100% Weber Blue agave from farms in Jalisco, Mexico.

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​Sir Davis Whiskey

Named in honour of her great-grandfather, Sir Davis Whiskey is a venture by the popular American singer Beyonce. She launched this brand on her birthday on September 4, 2024.

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​Sprinter

Sprinter is a canned vodka soda line launched by the famous television star and businesswoman Kylie Jenner. Kylie also runs a successful makeup brand, Kylie Cosmetics.

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Aviation Gin

Co-founded by the Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds, the Aviation Gin or the Aviation American Gin is founded by a unique partnership between a bartender and a distiller. Ryan sold his share in the company in 2023 for a profit of over $160 million.

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​818 Tequila

Another liquor brand from the Jenner family, 818 Tequila is owned by Kendell Jenner, an American model and media personality. 818 Tequila has recently been launched in India.

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​D’Yavol

Aryan Khan, son of the Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, ventured into the liquor business with his vodka brand D'yavol in 2022. Recently, this brand won 3 gold medals in the International Spirits Competition, 2024, held in Singapore.

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