From craft breweries to wine labels, these Black-owned alcohol and beverage brands are raising the bar—literally. Whether you’re looking for a bold cabernet, a smooth bourbon, or a summer-ready craft beer, each of these businesses brings culture, craftsmanship, and flavor to every pour. And with August marking Black Business Month, there’s no better time to raise a glass in their honor.

Hip-hop legend Earl “E-40” Stevens just rang in Black Business Month with the launch of ON1 Infusion Wine, a new line of fruit-infused Moscatos that comes in Mango, Mixed Berry, Peach, Pineapple, and Strawberry. Each bottle—crafted in Napa Valley with a robust 16% ABV—offers a vibrant, tropical profile that works just as well on its own as it does in a custom blend.

Available now at earlstevensselections.com for around $10.99, ON1 is the latest addition to E-40’s already stacked spirits portfolio, which includes Earl Stevens Selections wines, E. Cuarenta Tequila, Tycoon Cognac and Vodka, Kuiper Belt Gin and Bourbon, Sluricane cocktails, and E. Cuarenta Cerveza lager.

“I wanted to introduce a high-proof flavored wine that offers quality, delivers on taste, and reaches a wider audience,” E-40 says. “Whether you’re new to wine or a seasoned sipper, ON1 is the perfect drink to turn any occasion into a celebration.”

Named after Nathan “Nearest” Green—the first known African American master distiller—this Tennessee whiskey brand has become one of the fastest-growing in the spirits industry. Expect smooth blends, rich caramel notes, and a legacy poured into every bottle.

Founded by sisters Robin and Andréa McBride, this label blends their New Zealand and California roots into elegant, fruit-forward wines. Their SHE CAN canned wine spritzers also support a scholarship fund for women in wine.

Inspired by Tulsa’s historic Greenwood District, known as “Black Wall Street,” this brand crafts small-batch whiskey that honors resilience and excellence.

Beny Ashburn and Teo Hunter’s Inglewood-based brewery is redefining craft beer culture with hazy IPAs, pilsners, and stouts that center Black community and ownership.

From fashion to fine liquor, designers (and twin brothers) Andre and Teniece Wright created HH Bespoke Gin, Rum, and Vodka—infused with global botanicals for a polished sip.

Sommelier André Hueston Mack delivers Oregon-made wines with attitude—think playful names like “Love Drunk” rosé and “Other People’s Pinot” that balance quality with a wink.

Marc Farrell’s Caribbean-inspired rum line blends heritage and innovation with unaged, dark, and limited-edition reserve bottles. Rihanna’s even joined as an investor.

Also from the McBride Sisters, this line specifically celebrates the beauty, power, and resilience of Black women—with best-sellers like the Riesling and Red Blend.

Based in Minneapolis, Du Nord is the first Black-owned distillery in the U.S., offering a range from vodka to whiskey, while also leading community economic initiatives.

The Bottom Line: Black-owned alcohol brands aren’t just offering exceptional beverages—they’re telling stories, preserving history, and creating new traditions. This Black Business Month, consider swapping your usual bottle for one that supports Black entrepreneurship and culture.