Drinks Americas () is a beverage distribution company based out of
Wilton, Connecticut
Wilton is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 18,503. In 2017, it was the sixth-wealthiest town per capita in Connecticut, the wealthiest U.S. state per capita.
Officially reco ...
. 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
Newman's Own is an American food company headquartered in Connecticut. Founded in 1982 by actor Paul Newman and author A. E. Hotchner, the company donates all of its after-tax profits to charity through the Newman's Own Foundation, a private no ...
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 Nelson
Willie Hugh Nelson (born April 29, 1933) is an American country musician. The critical success of the album '' Shotgun Willie'' (1973), combined with the critical and commercial success of '' Red Headed Stranger'' (1975) and '' Stardust'' (1 ...
'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 Beer
Rheingold Brewery was a New York state brewery which sold Rheingold Beer from 1883 to 1976. The brewery held 35% of the state's beer market at its peak. The company was sold by the founding Jewish American Liebmann family in 1963. According t ...
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 the slogan: "Success Distilled." Commenting on the initial introduction of his signature vodka,
Donald Trump
Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who served as the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021.
Trump graduated from the Wharton School of the University of P ...
remarked on ''
Larry King Live
''Larry King Live'' was an American television talk show hosted by Larry King on CNN from 1985 to 2010. It was the channel's most watched and longest-running program, with over one million viewers nightly.
Mainly aired from CNN's Los Angeles ...
'': "A great friend of mine was a founder of
Grey Goose
The waterfowl genus ''Anser'' includes the grey geese and the white geese. It belongs to the true geese and swan subfamily (Anserinae). The genus has a Holarctic distribution, with at least one species breeding in any open, wet habitats in th ...
. And what we're going to do is top it. I want to top them just because it's fun to top my friends." In September 2007, Trump Super Premium Vodka received its first of several high grade ratings from F. Paul Pacult'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 50,000 cases for the Russian market, totaling $7.5 million per year. In 2008, flavored Trump vodkas were released including raspberry, grape, orange, and citron.
The Trump Vodka brand was discontinued in the U.S. in 2011 due to sales failing to meet the company threshold requirements, however it is still sold in Israel.
Universal Interscope Geffen A&M Records
In June 2007, Drinks Americas entered into a partnership agreement with
Interscope Geffen A&M Records
Interscope Geffen A&M Records (IGA), is an American umbrella label owned by Universal Music Group, consisting of record labels Interscope Records, Geffen Records, and A&M Records.
History
Interscope Geffen A&M Records was established in 1999, ...
, a subsidiary of Universal Music Group.
In February 2008, Drinks Americas entered into an equity partnership with
Dr. Dre
Andre Romelle Young (born February 18, 1965), known professionally as Dr. Dre, is an American rapper and record producer. He is the founder and CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics, and previously co-founded, co-owned, and ...
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 trademarks 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.
Board 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.
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Notes and references
External links
Drinks Americas Corporate WebsiteGoogle/ DKAM Company Financials & NewsYahoo/ DKAM Company Financials & News
Food and drink companies based in Connecticut
Companies based in Fairfield County, Connecticut
Wilton, Connecticut
Drink companies of the United States