The spirits industry is a male-dominated industry (like much of the food and beverage industry), but these six woman aren’t letting that stop them from working their way to the top. From wine to tequila to rum, women are breaking into the spirits industry in a big way and our hearts are overjoyed. All these women possess the same characteristics — a crazy focused drive, perseverance and a product that they are incredibly proud of. There is nothing stopped these #bosschicas from achieving their goals and making sure that each cocktail using their product makes a really good drink.
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Ferguson Crest Wine
Owned by ‘Fergie-Ferg’ and her father grower Pat Ferguson, Ferguson Crest Wine is a family-run vineyard in California. It produces a variety of red and white wines that is sure to please the palatte.
Montanya Distillers
This ‘female founded, female owned’ distillery is spearheaded by Karen Hoskin. She built the distillery in the Rocky Mountains and ships to 44 states and seven countries.
Viva Diva Wine
Christina Milian launched this line of bright moscato wines in 2013 and hasn’t looked back since.
Casa Dragones
Bertha González Nieves co-founded this luxury tequila brand that is favorited by A-listers like Ms. Oparh Winfrey herself.
Fino Tequila
Sonali Patel and Jana Iyer jumped into the tequila market after Nick Patel (their inspo) introduced them to the market. Since then, they have worked to create something truly special and fino.
La Gran Señora Tequila
Before her untimely passing, the late Jenni Rivera was going to launch a tequila line called La Gran Señora. Her sister Rosie later revealed that Jenni had been involved with all the planning for the line (from taste to packaging).