TASTE OF BLACK SPIRITS NEWYORK " COLLECTIVE BEHAVIOR " TOUR 2026

Get ready for the tour of a lifetime! Presenting "COLLECTIVE BEHAVIOR," a remarkable event by Taste of Black Spirits, showcasing an impressive lineup of speakers and panelists from across the globe. This tour will feature an Grand tasting exhibition and an exciting mixologist cocktail presentation, offering participants the chance to forge valuable connections, partnerships, and collaborations. Attendees will also have the opportunity to explore potential funding avenues. Taste of Black Spirits offers a thoughtfully curated experience aimed at enhancing equity for Black-owned spirit brands. “The Taste of Black Spirits builds upon the incredible legacy of African American master distillers and industry pioneers, fostering equity for Black entrepreneurs. “I am deeply committed to providing our audience with a unique, high-quality experience while creating access to capital for these brands. We are thrilled to partner with organizations throughout our tour that are dedicated to joining the TOBS collective.” -LAZAR

Taste of Black Spirits The Taste of Black Spirits launched in May 2021, as a first of its kind event in Michigan and throughout the Midwest featuring all Black-owned beer, wine & spirit brands from across the nation. The TBS has featured more than 90 brands. In two years, this event will expand to 10 cities throughout the U.S.

About Black Spirits Legacy

The Black Spirits Legacy Initiative is focused on driving commerce in economic value and have been for 5+ years through investing in Black-owned founders. They are making sure there’s more Black people reflected in the industry. They currently manage the Michigan Market for Duke and Dame Salted Caramel Whiskey, IslandJon Vodka, LS Cream Liqueur, Fort Mose' Bourbon, T Capri Tequila, Tom Bullock's Gin and Burnt Orange Bourbon to name a few. They are a team of Legacy Liaisons strategically working in this lucrative $353 billion industry of which we are currently grossly underrepresented. They help entrepreneurs with everything: distribution, supply chain, marketing, and eCommerce. Example, helping businesses find very hard to source materials like glass, and helping them understand how to market their brand.

They have built a library of information, training materials, and relationships just to level the playing field for a population that is starting from a deficit. They don’t just want to get them up to a level playing field. They want get them up to plus 10, so that they can compete with other brands.

"Our Legacy revolves around infinite potential and how Black Spirits are going to make history—not competitively but collectively, because doing so will make a global impact." -LAZAR

Happy Cork Wine and Spirits Happy Cork, founded in 2019 by Sunshine Foss, is a wine and spirits travel shop with an emphasis on community.

Since opening our doors, Happy Cork has evolved in becoming a travel destination for all people to experience the largest selection of black and minority owned wine and spirits.

“When I first ventured into the world of wine and spirits I knew I needed to give a platform to these underserved, amazing brands that were often overlooked. It’s now become my passion to highlight and show these wonderful brands while catering to the community surrounding us,” Sunshine explains.

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