This Hy-Lo News event spotlight is on Taste of Black Spirits Miami! We recently sat down with Marshalle Favors, COO of the organization, to learn all about what you can expect, why you need to be there and their mission to elevate and celebrate Black-owned liquor brands.
Curated by Lazar Favors, CEO of Black Spirits Legacy, Taste of Black Spirits – Miami takes place February 22-25, 2024. This event highlights the history and evolution of Black master distillers, distributors and trailblazers in the spirits, beer and wine industry. Attendees will have a chance to sample products, meet the founders of the brands and indulge in a different experience on each day of the event.
Purchase Individual Tickets Via EVENTBRITE – Range $45 – $350
Thursday, February 22nd, 1pm – 4pm
The Barrel Experience MasterClass – $350
The Hub @ Office Logic, 1501 Biscayne Blvd #501, Miami, FL 33132
Curated by Royalty Spirits Owner, Chaunci King. Attendees will have the opportunity to barrel their own whiskey, learn about whiskey distilling,create a few cocktails and enjoy some small bites.
Thursday, February 22nd, 6pm – 10pm
Miami Mix-Logic – $45
The Hub @ Office Logic, 1501 Biscayne Blvd #501, Miami, FL 33132
Experience some of Miami’s most talented mixologists crafting cocktails with featured brands Mur Mur Rum and Duke & Dame Salted Caramel Whiskey and more.
Friday, February 23rd, 5pm – 8pm
Liquid Forum – $40
A forum composed of national panelists of Black spirits business leaders, distillers, distributors, and trailblazers who reflect on their professional journeys and provide expert mentorship for entrepreneurs interested in the spirit industry. Join our featured guest speaker, Jackie Summers, Founder of JackFromBrooklyn Inc., creator of the award winning Sorel Liqueur, and a host of other industry trailblazers.
Friday, February 23rd, 8pm – 11pm
Culture, Art & Mixology (An Immersive Event) – $40
The Hub @ Office Logic, 1501 Biscayne Blvd #501, Miami, FL 33132
A mix of history, spirits, culture and art. Indulge in crafted cocktails, mix & mingle with Miami’s esteemed cultural community. Reflect on the profound history of Overtown and its transformative impact on Miami’s cultural landscape.
Saturday, February 24th
Taste of Black Spirits Miami “The History” – $125
The Hub @ Office Logic, 1501 Biscayne Blvd #501, Miami, FL 33132
An elegant and vibrant tasting experience featuring over 40 Black-owned beer, wine & spirit brands from across the nation. Enjoy the products and meet the brand owners.
Presented by Black Spirits Legacy, Pronghorn Co., Sister Supply Chain Network and Duo 2 Dine.
Purchase Individual Tickets Via EVENTBRITE – Range $45 – $350
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 TOBS has featured more than 90 brands. In three years, this event will expand to 10 cities throughout the U.S.
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 to 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,” said Lazar Favors.
This is a Hy-Lo News Staff Report.
This is great, I didn’t know there were this many black owned spirit companies. Now I want to try them all… CHEERS.. !!