From Nick Jonas' tequila to Sanjay Dutt's whisky: Top 8 celeb-owned alcohol brands you need to try
With more and more celebrities expanding their portfolio with business ventures, there's been a boom of new alcohol brands popping up. Indian as well as international A-listers have stepped into the lucrative business. The endless list of celebs with their own liquor lines includes several familiar names like Nick Jonas, Sanjay Dutt, Beyonce and many more.
Variety is as they say the spice of life! Riding on this wave, many celebrities are raking in the big bucks after diving into the world of alcohol with their liquor brands. These celebs are no longer limited to either acting or singing and have broadened their horizons with their business ventures. Whether they are actually involved in the making of these spirits or have just financially backed the operation, you'll be surprised to know just how many A-listers are dipping their toes in the spirit business. Here are 8 celeb-owned alcohol brands that are worth the shot!
Celeb-owned alcoholic beverages you need to try
1. Nick Jonas
Co-founded by singer-songwriter Nick Jonas and John Vartamos, Villa One tequila was launched in 2019 with master distiller Arturo Fuentes. The award-winning beverage is made using 100% Blue Weber agave and is matured for 5-7 years. The premium tequila is made using natural volcanic spring water and delivers a fresh and crisp base for cocktails.
2. Ryan Reynolds
Aviation American Gin, actor Ryan Reynolds co-founded the gin in 2006 and still remains a stakeholder after the company was sold to British beverage maker Diageo. The gin is a Dutch-style rye-based spirit with refreshing notes of juniper, lavender, anise, sarsaparilla, orange peels and cardamom.
3. Sanjay Dutt
Last year, Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt invested in an alcobev (alcoholic-beverage) startup called the Cartel & Bros and brought out a Scotch whisky called ¡®The Glenwalk.¡¯ The premium blended amber spirit is made from a traditional blend of fine malt and grain and is aged in traditional oak casks.
4. Beyonce
The seemingly newest kid on the block, music sensation Beyonce has stepped into the whiskey world with SirDavis Whisky in August. The singer is paying homage to her southern roots and her whisky-maker grandfather Davis Hogue. Made with 51% barley and 49% rye and aged in sherry caskets, the whisky is blended and bottled in her home state of Texas.
5. Rana Daggubati
South actor Rana Daggubatti and music composer Anirudh Ravichander recently brought out a new product with the launch of their tequila Loca Loka. The tequila is made from, 100% agave, sourced from the highlands of Mexico's Jalisco, and is aged for over 6 years to offer a crisp and smooth taste which is an equal blend of sweet and spicy.
6. Kendall Jenner
Another tequila made from 100% blue Weber agave from the Jalisco region of Mexico is supermodel Kendall Jenner's 818 Tequila. Available in three variations, Blanco, Reposado, and A?ejo. All three variations are cooked in traditional brick ovens and aged in oak barrels and feature varying tastes and notes.
7. Danny Denzongpa
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Veteran Sikkimese actor Tsering Phintso aka Danny Denzongpa founded the Yuksom Breweries back in 1987. Now a 100-crore business venture, the brewery sells over three million cases of beer every year and is the third-largest beer brand in India. The brewery produces a wide variety of beers ranging from light lager beers to premium strong ones.
8. George Clooney
Casamigos tequila was founded by Hollywood heartthrob George Clooney and his friends Rande Gerber and Mike Meldman, after their vacation in Jalisco, Mexico in 2010. Casamigos Blanco Tequila is a small-batch, ultra-premium tequila which is made from 100% Blue Weber agave and has a crisp and clean taste with hints of citrus and vanilla.
Well, all this booze talk would have surely gotten you in the mood for a drink, so grab one of these beverages instead of your regular ones and try something new!
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Bhavika Dudeja writes for the Indiatimes Lifestyle section with a passion for all that's up and coming. She brings you engaging and easy-to-follow content about all things interesting, from the latest fashion trends that your favourite celebs are following to what's good for your mind, body and soul.
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