While I wish you luck, there are many other African American owned brands (vodka, cognac, and rum) that fit even your slightly narrow wiki definition (you really should use a TTB definition since they govern spirits). You should re-read getitright09's post as some of the actual brands are listed. It's ok if Victor or the writer were unaware of these brands, but to look for technicalities seems dishonest. I am sure it was an oversight as he thanked those who paved the way for him. At least now he knows the names of their brands and who he can thank.... Read more
Sounds Good!
but please fact check there are more than one black owned distilled spirits and wine companies.
www.koruswines.com
www.carnivoxo.com
www.castriescreme.com
www.drinkstunna.com
www.wyattzier.com
www.mfliqueur.com
Just an addendum...
Even by that definition from Wikipedia
The following DISTILLED SPIRITS are owned by African Amercans
44 NORTH VODKA
CONJURE COGNAC
ZYGO VODKA
CHAIRMAN'S RESERVE RUM
RENEGADE RUM
CHATEAU DE BEAULON COGNAC
PRESTIGE COGNAC
PORT CHARLOTTE SINGLE MALT
The point was Mr. Harvey is not the only African-American who owns or operates a distilled spirits or distilled beverage company and isn't the first. I assumed he was just unaware of the others and I thought Miami.com would have checked to make sure if what he said was correct before publishing that statement. ... Read more
VGeorgio Vodka is The Truth - Wikipedia defines DISTILLED SPIRITS as drinkable liquid containing ethanol and produced by distilling grain, fruit or veg.w/no added sugar & min 20% ABV. This EXCLUDES undistilled beverages like beer, wine (listed below). The others listed by "getitright09" are liqueurs or DISTILLED BEVERAGES bottled with added sugar + flavorings. They are NOT Distilled Spirits, by definition. Now we can all get it right!... Read more
