160+ Black-Owned Spirit Brands to Support

First Published: June 4, 2020

Last Updated: February 1, 2022 (updated monthly)

As a Black woman travel blogger, I have always highlighted my experiences traveling the world with my audience and supporting Black-owned businesses.

In 2020, I was faced with the question of how I could better support our community and use my platform to amplify Black-owned businesses. I couldn't think of a better way than to build a guide to highlight Black-owned spirit brands.

I started my initial list with about 65 brands, but it has since grown to over 160 Black-owned brands. It's been such an amazing journey to not only learn about these brands, but also chat with many of their founders and try some delicious spirits.

Many of these spirits are available online via their websites (all headings are clickable), or in some cases, your local store. Check the map below to see which spirits are closest to you.

Supporting Black-owned businesses is a way of life for me. Our spending habits show what we think is important and have a way of speaking for us when we aren't being heard. Use this guide to let your spending habits speak for you.

Check out ReserveBar's List of Black-Owned Spirit Brands and get 10% off your purchase of 2 or more bottles. Use code ‘WDFT10’ and support multiple Black-owned businesses! New Black-owned spirits are regularly added to ReserveBar’s offerings so check back for updates. (FYI: I receive a small commission if you use my code to make a purchase, but it goes to supporting this important work of highlighting Black-owned spirits.)

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Click on your state to see what’s in retail stores! And if none appear, no worries!
Filter by your favorite spirit under the map and see if what’s available online.

Kamala's Cocktail: Jamaican and Indian Influenced Hot Buttered Rum

In case you’ve been living under a rock, Kamala Harris is the first Black and South Asian woman to nominated to a major party’s ticket in United States history. That’s major and should be celebrated! Meet “Kamala’s Cocktail,” hot buttered rum deliciousness.

Kamala’s mother was from India and her father is from Jamaica, so this cocktail infuses aspects of both cultures. It includes several delicious spices including cardamom, a typical spice used in Indian dishes and Appleton Rum, authentic Jamaican rum. This cocktail certainly packs a punch!

Ingredients:

• Half stick of unsalted butter

• 1/4 cup of brown sugar (Swerve is also okay)

• 1 tsp. cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp. cardamom

• 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

• Pinch of ground cloves

• Pinch of salt

• 2 oz. Appleton Rum

Instructions

1. Place all of your ingredients out in order of use. (This is important because this process can move quickly.)

2. Boil 1 cup of water.

3. Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix with a hand mixer or wooden spoon. Ensure it’s creamy and tastes good to you.

4. Add a tablespoon of the mixture to your mug. Then add the rum.

5. The water should be boiling at this point. If it’s not, wait until the water boils and then turn off the stove. Pour enough water in your mug to fill it almost to the top. And be careful! (After all, it is boiling water.)

6. Place the remainder of the mixture in the refrigerator for up to a month and use at your leisure.

While I’ve listed spices here for you to use, I’d also recommend including spices you enjoy. Maybe even throw in a ginger liqueur for added flavor. This cocktail is delicious and is perfect to enjoy during colder months. Enjoy!