Black-Owned Bourbon Brands to Support During National Bourbon Heritage Month

September is National Bourbon Heritage Month. Here are six Black-owned bourbon brands making their mark on the industry:

Eric LeGrand Bourbon – Founded by former Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand, this brand launched in 2023 and focuses on breaking stigma around disabilities. It’s the first spirits brand to partner with Rutgers Athletics.

Abisola Whiskey – This whiskey blends bourbon and malt, delivering a smooth flavor with notes of vanilla, caramel, and apricot. It was founded by Abisola Abidemi to transform perceptions of whiskey.

Alexander James – Aged for three years, this straight bourbon celebrates family legacy and was launched by Jesse Steward Jr. on his 30th birthday in 2021.

Den of Thieves – Known for its premium bourbon aged five years, this New Mexico brand offers rich, smoky flavors and creative variants like chocolate and vanilla ginger.

New England Barrel Company – This award-winning brand delivers bourbon with rich layers of butterscotch, caramel, and apples, catering to a global spirits community.

Old Hillside Bourbon Company – Based in Kentucky, Old Hillside offers non-chill filtered bourbon aged five years, showcasing flavors of maple, caramel, and brown sugar.

Source: BET