Drinks Americas
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Drinks Americas is a beverage distribution company based out of Wilton, Connecticut
. Drinks Americas Holdings, LTD., develops, owns, markets, and internationally distributes alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages associated with celebrities.
's Old Whiskey River Bourbon and Bourbon Cream, and Caso BoMargo Wines.
was expanded to Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, as well as Maryland in November.
on Larry King Live
In September 2007, Trump Super Premium Vodka received its first of several high grade ratings from F. Paul Picault's Spirit Journal. Four out of Five stars "because it finishes elegantly, oily/creamy, and snack cracker like." In the same edition, Grey Goose, the leading Super Premium Vodka company in terms of sales, received Two Stars. In 2007 Recolte of Russia committed to an annual purchase of 50000 cases for the Russian market, totaling $7.5 million per year. In 2008, flavored Trump vodkas were released including raspberry, grape, orange, and citron.
In February 2008, Drinks Americas entered into an equity partnership with Dr. Dre
to develop a line of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages including cognacs, sparkling vodka, champagne, and tequila bearing Dr. Dre's name.
On November 22, 2010 it was announced that former Coca Cola executive Shaun B. Higgins will serve in an advisory capacity to the firm.
Wilton, Connecticut
Wilton is a town nestled in the Norwalk River Valley in southwestern Connecticut in the United States. It is located in Fairfield County. As of the 2010 census, the town population was 18,062. In 2007, it was voted as one of CNN Money's "Best Places to Live" in the United States.Located along...
. Drinks Americas Holdings, LTD., develops, owns, markets, and internationally distributes alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages associated with celebrities.
Products
The company's non-alcoholic brands include the distribution of Paul Newman's Own Lightly Sparkling Fruit Juice Drinks, Flavored Waters, and Teas. Besides the products below, Drinks Americas also owns and distributes Damiana Liqueur and Aguila Tequila from Mexico, Cohete Rum Guarana from Panama, Willie NelsonWillie Nelson
Willie Hugh Nelson is an American country music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor, and activist. The critical success of the album Shotgun Willie , combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger and Stardust , made Nelson one of the most recognized...
's Old Whiskey River Bourbon and Bourbon Cream, and Caso BoMargo Wines.
Rheingold Beer
The Rheingold brand was purchased by Drinks Americas Holdings Ltd. in 2005. In September 2010 the distribution of Rheingold BeerRheingold Beer
Rheingold Beer, introduced in 1883, is a New York beer that held 35 percent of the state's beer market from 1950 to 1960. The company was sold by the founding Liebmann family in 1963...
was expanded to Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, as well as Maryland in November.
Trump Super Premium Vodka
Trump Super Premium Vodka was released in 2006, with a slogan of: "Success Distilled." Commenting on the initial introduction of his signature vodka, Trump remarked, "A great friend of mine was a founder of Grey Goose. And what we're going to do is top it. I want to top them just because it's fun to top my friends." -Donald TrumpDonald Trump
Donald John Trump, Sr. is an American business magnate, television personality and author. He is the chairman and president of The Trump Organization and the founder of Trump Entertainment Resorts. Trump's extravagant lifestyle, outspoken manner and role on the NBC reality show The Apprentice have...
on Larry King Live
Larry King Live
Larry King Live is an American talk show hosted by Larry King on CNN from 1985 to 2010. It was CNN's most watched and longest-running program, with over one million viewers nightly....
In September 2007, Trump Super Premium Vodka received its first of several high grade ratings from F. Paul Picault's Spirit Journal. Four out of Five stars "because it finishes elegantly, oily/creamy, and snack cracker like." In the same edition, Grey Goose, the leading Super Premium Vodka company in terms of sales, received Two Stars. In 2007 Recolte of Russia committed to an annual purchase of 50000 cases for the Russian market, totaling $7.5 million per year. In 2008, flavored Trump vodkas were released including raspberry, grape, orange, and citron.
Universal Interscope Geffen A&M Records
In June 2007, Drinks Americas entered into a partnership agreement with Interscope Geffen A&M, a division of Universal Music Group. It would mark the world's first equity partnership agreement between a music company and a beverage company. "There is a large opportunity here for both companies to generate substantial incremental revenue and profits," commented Patrick Kenny, CEO, Drinks Americas.In February 2008, Drinks Americas entered into an equity partnership with Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre
Andre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist of Death Row Records...
to develop a line of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages including cognacs, sparkling vodka, champagne, and tequila bearing Dr. Dre's name.
Trademarks
Drinks Americas currently holds tradeparks on the following products: TKO, Success Distilled, Trumptini, Cohete, and those waiting to be applied to new product introductions: Aftermath, Topless, Pacifique, LeBasse, El Jefe, Client Number 9, Dragonfly, Rock It, Rock Cola, and D'Oro. Live Trademarks for Drinks AmericasBoard of directors
- J. Patrick Kenny, President and Chief Executive Officer since March, 2005. He is a former Senior Vice President and General Manager of Joseph E. Seagram & Sons.
- Bruce K. Klein, Chairman of the Board
- Marvin Traub, former CEO and Chairman of Bloomingdales.
- Frederick Schulman, President and Director of East Coast Venture Capital, Inc.
- Hubert Millet, former President of Seagram's Global Brands Division based in Paris.
On November 22, 2010 it was announced that former Coca Cola executive Shaun B. Higgins will serve in an advisory capacity to the firm.