Celebrity Spirits To Try

Sink your teeth into a bottle of our favorite undead brother’s bourbon. Paul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder, stars of The Vampire Diaries, recently launched their highly anticipated American spirit. The brand was inspired by their characters’ love for bourbon and the connection they created as on-screen brothers. Their bond for creating great bourbon is also met with a cause - help reverse climate change. A portion of their proceeds will be given back to support regenerative farming practices, which rebuild healthy soil to allow plants to prosper and ultimately protect our food and water supply. Enjoy a complex palate that is balanced with a touch of sweetness and spice as you sip this elegant and smooth bourbon.

Not only has actor Ryan Reynolds been making a name for himself as an impressive marketer, but in 2018 he became a self-declared gin expert, stating, "I've tried every gin on the planet and Aviation is, hands down, the best. Also, I don't recommend trying every gin on the planet. Stick with this one." This gin features a recipe as attractive as the co-owner himself, with a blend of botanicals including cardamom, coriander, French lavender, anise seed, sarsaparilla, juniper and two kinds of orange peels. Fly above the clouds on a non-stop smooth journey with Aviation Gin.

“Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right” to love Bob Dylan’s Heaven’s Door Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Aged for over seven years in American oak barrels, the bourbon expresses lasting notes of vanilla and baked bread. Each sip will be as smooth as his divine songwriting. Every bottle of Heaven’s Door features an image of Dylan’s distinctive iron gates which he welded specifically for his studio, Black Buffalo Ironworks. Are you more of a rye fan? Try Heaven’s Door Rye Whiskey - finished in toasted French oak barrels with notes of orange peel and spice on the palate.

Kenny Chesney is a four-time Entertainer of the Year Award winner from the Country Music Awards with a knack for the island lifestyle. His rum brand, Blue Chair Bay, comes from a fictional location featured in Chesney’s 2004 song “Old Blue Chair.” The song is about his affinity for the Caribbean islands and a portion of the inspired lyrics are written on the front of every bottle. Blue Chair Bay Rum is made in the Caribbean and is distilled from sugarcane molasses and natural ingredients. Each bottle is 100 calories per serving and is available in flavors like pineapple cream and key lime cream. Consider them a welcome addition to any tropical cocktail.

In March, 2021, Jamie Foxx made the decision to add spirit owner to his portfolio with Brown Sugar Bourbon. This flavored whiskey was originally founded in 2016 but is going through a re-launch and revamp under Foxx’s ownership. Foxx is actively involved in the creative direction of the brand, presenting it as a “celebratory liquor ideal for making memories and toasting to good times.” With strong notes of cinnamon and brown sugar, Brown Sugar Bourbon was named “World’s Best Flavoured Whisky” in both 2018 and 2019 by Whisky Magazine. Enjoy it straight with a squeeze of lemon or add it to your favorite bourbon cocktails for some added sweet flavors.