by Libation Staff |
Last Updated: December 11, 2021 You can now sip a great drink and feel like a star. The only thing you lack is a celebrity-backed brand of booze to get there. But not to worry, as we have you covered here. We’ve prepared the following list of alcohol brands owned, backed by, or made in cooperation with celebrities.
From actors to singers, chefs, MMA fighters, fashion creators, to porn stars, you can find wine, champagne, whisky, vodka, tequila, gin, and more, so all tastes are covered, and fans everywhere are satisfied. Let’s begin.
- Vera Wang – Prosecco Vera Wang Party
The premium Italian Prosecco is made from Glera grapes and has apples and citrus aromas and a fresh taste. The Vera Wang Party Prosecco will indeed find its way into plenty of summer parties.
- Jamie Foxx – Brown Sugar Bourbon
The famous actor now owns the Brown Sugar Bourbon company, producing its signature drink. The bourbon is smooth, with pronounced brown sugar and cinnamon flavors, perfect for sipping and cocktails.
- Ian Somerhalder & Paul Wesley – Brother’s Bond Bourbon
A story that began when these two actors were cast to play brothers in The Vampire Diaries developed into a lifelong friendship and now into a business venture. Ian and Paul now offer the Brother’s Bond Bourbon, a smooth, complex drink that you can get at a reasonable price.
- Nina Dobrev and Julianne Hough – Fresh Vine Wine
These two actresses wanted to create a wine for people with active lifestyles that would support a healthy diet. The product is Fresh Vine Wine: gluten-free, keto-friendly, and completely vegan wines, and you can select between chardonnay, pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon, and rose.
- Travis Scott – CACTI Agave Spiked Seltzer
Rapper Travis Scott released the tequila-seltzer, now available for purchase. The drink is a one-of-a-kind blue agave tequila-spiked seltzer and comes in lime, pineapple, and strawberry flavors.
- Kendall Jenner – 818 Tequila
The model-turned-entrepreneur Kendall Jenner announced her tequila brand, 818 Tequila. She stated that she spent almost four years in the making, and this is already an award-winning drink.
- Cameron Diaz and Katherine Power – Avaline
The famous actress paired with the entrepreneur and created a clean wine brand called Avaline; the white and rose wines are vegan-friendly, made from organic grapes, and free from unnecessary additives. Now they also offer Avaline Red and Avaline Sparkling.
- Michael Jordan – Cincoro Tequila
Michael Jordan partnered with famous tequila makers and brought Cincoro, a smooth, rich, and complex tequila drink. Michael’s personal preference is their Cincoro ultra-luxe Extra Anejo, which he likes to sip.
- Derek Jeter – Bespoken Spirits
Derek Jeter is a partner in Bespoken Spirits, a California whisky brand that makes “technologically advanced” whisky. This drink looks like it has been aged for a long time when it was prepared in about five days.
- Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt – Miraval
The famous ex-couple co-owned a part of the Miraval wine brand. They’ve released several award-wining wines and some luxurious lines of rose wine. Their regular wines are reasonably priced, and anyone can enjoy these.
- Snoop Dogg – 19 Crimes Cali Blend
Snoop Dogg paired with 19 Crimes winery and created a line of his wine. The product is named 19 Crimes Cali Blend – a California wine blend between Petite Syrah, Zinfandel, and Merlot.
- Gray Malin – Getaway Rose
Artist Gray Malin brings us his brand of wine, the Getaway Rose, which should be making a big splash this summer. The wine is supposedly crisp, fresh, and light and features a stunning label. We’ll share more once we try it.
- Nick Jonas – Villa One
Singer Nick Jonas paired with fashion designer John Varvatos and created Villa One Tequila. The tequila is a blend of tequilas made from blue weber agave and matured for five to seven years sourced from the Jalisco region in Mexico.
- Sarah Jessica Parker – Invivo X
After successfully launching a perfume collab with Invivo, SJP also started cooperating with the brand to bring a series of exclusive wines. The actress also names the wines and designs the labels; the colors coincide with her shoe collection.
- Kate Hudson – King St. Vodka
Kate Hudson launched her craft vodka brand, adding a strong female presence in the distilling world. The vodka is distilled seven times in small batches and is best suited for making a dirty martini.
- Post Malone – Maison No. 9
Post Malone created this wine label as a tribute to his love for the Mediterranean lifestyle. The rose is classic, with fresh, crisp flavor, and comes in a beautiful bottle at a reasonable price.
- Bethenny Frankel – Skinnygirl
Bethenny Frankel is a well-known name in the reality-TV world, and this star created a pre-mixed skinny margarita blend. Even though she no longer owns the brand, no one can forget her influence on the celebrity-owned alcohol brands.
- Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar – Santo Fino Blanco Tequila
The two friends Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar, brought this tequila brand to the market. The tequila is made from blue weber agave from Jalisco, Mexico, and has an old-style flavor with pepper and citrus notes and a hint of smoke.
- Sean Diddy Combs – CIROC
The multi-talented Sean Diddy Combs backed the CIROC vodka brand in 2007, and in the past 14 years, he elevated this brand to incredible proportions. This summer, the CIROC Limited Edition Summer Watermelon infused vodka was presented, becoming a favorite drink to many.
- Dwayne the Rock Johnson – Teremana Tequila
Dwayne Johnson created this tequila brand, and the name combines Latin and Polynesian terms that have meaning to the famous Rock. The tequila is made from sweet agave, slow roasted in brick ovens, and distilled in handmade copper stills.
- Jon Bon Jovi – Hampton Water
Job Bon Jovi worked with his son and a famous French winemaker to bring this beautiful rose wine. The wine is an excellent option for a summer drink, refreshing, crisp, and tasty.
- Martha Stewart – Martha Stewart Wine Company
While she is more famous for her cooking channel, Martha Stewart is a proud owner of a wine company. Initially, she offered wines from all over the world, but she also started bringing her own signature label wines.
- Dan Aykroyd – Crystal Head Vodka
The famous Canadian actor and comedian started his vodka brand in 2008. The vodka, made from “peaches and cream,” is distilled four times, filtered seven times, and then blended with water from springs in Newfoundland. It often comes in limited-edition bottles.
- Chris Noth – Ambhar Tequila
The famous actor took over the Ambhar tequila company and now offers premium tequilas. The drink is made from blue agave, aged in oak bourbon barrels for two years.
- Luke Bryan – Two Lane American Golden Lager
Singer Luke Bryan released the golden ale lager in the spring. He intends to bring a refreshing drink made from American barley and the Blue Ridge Mountains water.
- Kenny Chesney – Blue Chair Bay Rum
The country music star brought a line of premium blended rums named for one of his favorite songs. The rum line has ten flavors that suit all rum lovers.
- Bob Dylan – Heaven’s Door Whisky
Bob Dylan created his brand of American whiskies that “would tell a story.” The end result was the Heaven’s Door Whisky, hand-crafted American whisky with unique labels featuring welded metal gates made by Dylan himself.
- Nik Offerman – Lagavulin Offerman Edition
Famous actor and comedian Nick Offerman paired with Lagavulin to create this limited-edition single malt whisky. The whisky is an 11-year-old Lagavulin aged in Guinness barrels, giving it unique peaty, coffee, and dark chocolate notes.
- Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul – Dos Hombres Mezcal
The famous “Breaking Bad” duo teased fans on Instagram, promoting their new venture – Dos Hombres Mezcal. The drink is yet to be released. However, actors have stated that they traveled all over Oaxaca searching for the perfect spirit.
- Drake – Virginia Black Whisky
Famous signer and celebrity Drake backed the famous spirits master Brent Hocking, bringing a blended American whisky to the market. The drink is light and is a great starter or cocktail whisky.
- David Beckham – Haig Club
The world-famous soccer player Beckham partnered with liquor giant Diageo: the result was the Haig Club blue-bottled single grain scotch. The drink is a good one, but it is made even more famous by the impressive commercials directed by Guy Ritchie.
- Jay-Z – D’Usse Cognac
Jay-Z started as a brand ambassador for the French cognac house, D’Usse. Later it was revealed that he owns a substantial part of the company, and his promotional strategies make more sense. The cognac has a complex, bold flavor.
- Ryan Reynolds – Aviation Gin
Ryan Reynolds was such a big fan of this brand, so he bought into the brand and became a partner. Aviation gin is a famous one and great-tasting as well, and it seems it will continue to be a fan-favorite drink.
- Justin Timberlake – Sauza 901 Tequila
The singer-turned-actor endorses this tequila brand, but he is also a part of the ownership team. He joined the brand in 2014, and the tequila has herb and spice aromas made from 100% agave.
- Florida Georgia Line – Old Camp Whisky
The musical act Florida Georgia Lane supports and co-owns the brand that makes this peach-and-pecan flavored whisky. It is often named the “non-whisky-drinker” whisky and is excellent for cocktails and simple sipping.
- Darius Rucker – Backstage Whisky
The musician partnered with a South Carolina distillery and created this whisky for his fans and audiences. Backstage Whisky is gaining traction, and you can find it in many larger retailers.
- Matthew McConaughey – Longbranch Whisky
What started as a simple brand ambassador stint turned into long-term cooperation between Wild Turkey and McConaughey. Wild Turkey released the Longbranch Whisky line, paying tribute to Kentucky whisky and McConaughey’s Texas origins.
- 50 Cent – Effen Vodka
50 Cent owns a significant portion of the Effen Vodka brand, and while he sold a massive share, he is still involved with the brand. This chill-distilled drink is suited for sipping and mixing in cocktails.
- George Strait – Codigo Tequila
George Strait believed so much in the Codigo Tequila brand that he bought in a partnership in 2017, and since then, he has put in genuine efforts to popularize the brand. This tequila is made from blue agave, has a smooth flavor, and is aged in French oak casks.
- The Pogues – Pogues Irish Whisky
Suppose you have not heard of the Pogues, no worries, as these are an Irish punk-rock band. After pairing with a local distillery West Cork, they released their blended Irish whiskey with genuine participation.
- Channing Tatum – Born and Bred Vodka
Born and Bred Vodka is made from 100% Idaho potatoes and is one of Tatum’s favorite drinks. He endorsed it and later invested in the brand that is slowly gaining recognition. The vodka itself is smooth tasting, as it is filtered 20 times.
- Willie Nelson – Old Whisky River
Not only an avid pot supporter, but Willie Nelson is also an avid whisky lover. He endorsed a brand named after one of his songs, which is pretty cool. This is a Kentucky bourbon coming from Nelson’s hometown.
- Ludacris – Conjure Cognac
Not only endorsing the brand, but Ludacris has also taken an active role in the production of the blends. He is a partner in the brand, and the product itself is a smooth-tasting cognac that is perfect for sipping.
- Sammy Hagar – Cabo Wabo
Sammy Hagar finds its name for the second time on our list. What started as a tequila made for the club of the same name by Hagar grew into a big brand that is now world-famous.
- George Clooney – Casamigos Tequila
Casamigos Tequila was founded by Rande Gerber and Mike Meldman and is now also supported by George Clooney. The tequila is ultra-premium, made in very small batches from blue agave and made by a master distiller in Jalisco, Mexico.
- Danny DeVitto – Danny DeVitto’s Premium Limoncello
Danny DeVitto’s namesake drink is made from organic lemons from South Italy and has a bold, sweet, and sharp flavor. You can sip it or mix it in your favorite flavored cocktails.
- Adam Levine and Sammy Hagar – Santo Mezquila
Adam Levine and Sammy Hagar worked together to create this exciting drink made by blending 100% blue weber agave and 100% espadin agave. The result is a smoky, smooth, and aromatic mezquila drink that you can sip or blend in cocktails.
- Robert De Niro – VDKA 6100
Robert De Niro and James Packer created this vodka brand, making it globally a while back. The brand is located in New Zealand, and the VDKA 6100 is made from fresh whey and natural spring water.
- Pitbull – Voli 305
The famous rapper created this vodka brand based in Miami, Florida. The gluten-free vodka is made from locally sourced ingredients and has a smooth taste and crisp finish.
- Bruno Mars – SelvaRey Rum
Musician Bruno Mars owns and, of course, endorsed the SlevaRay Rum brand. The brand is based in the USA, but the rum is made from Panama-made rums such as the single-estate White, Chocolate, and Owner’s Reserve rums.
- Rita Ora – Prospero Tequila
Rita Ora partnered with Stella Anguiano, the famous pioneering female Tequila distiller, launching Prospero. The tequila is entirely made by hand from 100% blue agave sourced from Jalisco, Mexico, and has a rich, smooth flavor.
- Drew Barrymore – Barrymore Wines
Drew Barrymore owns her wine estate named Barrymore Wines, and she is very closely involved with all the aspects of the products. Some of the most famous Barrymore products are Pinot Noir, Rose, and Pinot Grigio.
- Gordon Ramsey – Hell’s Seltzer
Gordon Ramsey is not only a master chef but is a gifted entrepreneur. He recently launched his brand of seltzer, named after his famous cooking series, Hell’s Kitchen.
- Shay Mitchell – Onda Sparkling Tequila
This actress has her line of sparking flavored tequila drinks named Onda. The canned drink comes in lime and grapefruit flavors, claims to have only 100 calories and is made from fruit juice, tequila, and sparkling water.
- Marilyn Manson – Mansinthe
Like the other famous names on this list, Marilyn Manson has participated in producing this drink and even owns part of the company that makes it. Maybe you are not brave enough to drink the “green fairy,” but you can blend it in cocktails.
- Walton Goggins – Mulholland Distilling
The “that guy” actor with a long TV career, Walton Goggins, is also an avid distiller, and he co-founded and runs Mulholland Distilling. Some of the more famous products are the Mulholland Gin and American Whiskey.
- Steven Soderbergh – Singani 63
While working in Bolivia, the famous director discovered the local singani drink made from distilled grapes. He liked it a lot and decided to back a company that makes it, bringing Singani 63 closer to the masses.
- Ron Jeremy – Ron de Jeremy
In Spanish, Rin means rum, and this was the perfect name for the super-premium Caribbean rum blended with spices. Ron Jeremy founded the brand, and the pun with the name is a pretty clever one.
- Cheech Marin – Tres Papalote Mezcal
The comedian, actor, and marijuana supporter Cheech Marin is also an entrepreneur. He has his brand of mezcal, named Tres Papalote Mezcal. Plus, the label has a cartoon character reminiscent of Cheech.
- Sammy Hagar – Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum
Sammy Hagar is definitely the star of this list, as he also created Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum. The drink is made from Hawaiian sugar cane and is the perfect beach drink, as the name suggests.
- Billy Gibbons – Pura Vida
The famous bearded ZZ Top guitarist/singer has a soft spot for tequila, and he owns a part of the Pura Vida tequila brand. The Pura Vida tequila is made from 100% blue agave and is packed in nice blue bottles.
- AC/DC – AC/DC Thunderstruck Tequila
Even though AC/DC comes from Australia; they have their own tequila brand. Provided, the name is not that creative but is sure recognizable, as is the 100% agave distillate.
- Snoop Dogg – INDOGGO Gin
Snoop Dogg is not only a wine fan but also a gin enthusiast. He ventured into distilling and is now a part-owner of a gin company. The drink is crafted by distilling it five times with seven botanicals and has a sweet flavor and crisp, fruity aroma.
- 50 Cent – Le Chemin du Roi
50 Cent helped create this luxurious brand of champagne. The wine is made from French grapes, while the bottle is encrusted with gold leaf emblems.
- Conor McGregor – Proper No.Twelve Irish Whisky
Famous MMA fighter Mcgregor launched his Irish whiskey brand, with fans buying out the first batch immediately. The drink is made from golden grain and single malt whiskey made in the Irish tradition.
- Brett Ratner – The Hilhaven Lodge Whiskey
The famous director ventured into alcohol production, and the result is the Hilhaven Lodge Whiskey. Named for one of his favorite homes, this whiskey is a blend of bourbon, rye whiskey, and Tennessee whiskey.
- Blake Shelton – Smithworks Vodka
The country star worked together with the Smithworks distillery to create this product. As Blake was raised on American values, he translated his work ethic in creating the Smithworks vodka.
- Ryan Seacrest – Casa Dragones
Entering the booze business, Ryan Seacrest is a part-owner of the premium Casa Dragones tequila brand. He says that the Casa Dragones Tequila Blanco is made from 100% pure blue agave and is excellent to sip on the rocks or blend in a cocktail.
- Dennis Rodman – Bad Ass Premium Vodka
The retired NBA star Dennis Rodman is known for his bad-ass behavior, and it makes sense that he’d name his signature drink something similar. He promises that this vodka will “get the party started.”
- Jay-Z – Armand de Brignac
After a comment from Cristal Champagne director, Jay-Z was inspired and invested, later taking over a French Champagne brand Armand de Brignac, or Ace Of Spades. It is one of his great investments and how rappers all over drink and rap about this champagne.
To Wrap Up
Here is a long, varied and extensive list of celebrities who have invested and own alcohol labels. We’re sure there are more out there, but for now, you can try some of the 70 drinks outlined above and tell us what you think of them.