Black-Owned Spirits

Andrew Albert of Exclave Spirits Discusses Why Black Ownership and More

Andrew Albert, founder of Exclave Spirits and Co-Founder of River Basin Distillery, not only discusses why Black ownership is important, but also why it was important to him to share the stories of his hometown, New Orleans, and of Black spirit producers. ⁣

This was such a fun chat so please give it a listen! There are also very few interviews where I get to share my deep love of Cash Money and No Limit music (shout out to Manny Fresh and Master P) so I may be biased! ⁣

Don’t forget to buy Exclave and River Basin. Head to ReserveBar and use code ‘WDFT10’ to receive 10% off 2 or more bottles.

And for a list of over 120 (and counting!) Black-owned spirits, please visit https://www.willdrinkfortravel.com/posts/black-owned-spirit-brands-to-support.

Sean Hallman of Shadow Ridge Spirits Company Knows Exactly What Sets His Brand Apart

Sean was in the Navy and enjoyed home brewing before becoming an entrepreneur. Now, Shadow Ridge Spirits Company produces rye, single malt, and American whiskies, bourbon, dark and light rums, and will add gin to its portfolio soon.⁣

⁣Sean breaks down how he got around the high barrier to entry when starting Shadow Ridge and what sets him apart from other brands. His only wish? That he would have started sooner!⁣

⁣Get into this interview, hear his story, and if you’re in California, buy his spirits!