He also recommends it with a splash of cola, which is kind of charming. Ludacris blends the Cognac or, at least, “participates” at the French distillery, which is more than most celebrity liquor brands can say (looking at you AC/DC). Photo Credit: Conjure Cognac on Facebook #10. We highlighted Thunderstruck Tequila because of the ridiculous name and to provide some perspective about why we’re such fans of Clooney’s brand. Thunderstruck Tequila | AC/DCĪC/DC has a small celebrity alcohol brand selection, with a pre-packaged bourbon and cola, a German-style beer, and a wine collection. Photo Credit: Thunderstruck Tequila on Facebook #9. And, as far as limoncello goes, it’s good! Worth keeping a bottle in your freezer for sharing with friends. Here’s a perfect pairing of actor and spirit. Photo Credit: Limoncello Artesanal Campobasso on Facebook #8. And while overpriced, if you’re a Dylan fan, Heaven’s Door won’t disappoint. It’s three sourced whiskeys blended and aged a second time in toasted oak. Remember when Bob Dylan won the Nobel Prize for Literature? The committee cited their reasoning as “for having created new poetic expression within the great American song tradition.” Which is to say, sometimes Bob Dylan is overrated. Photo Credit: Heaven’s Door Whiskey on Facebook #7. He’s worked for a few years on the Longbranch brand, which takes many of its cues from Gentleman Jack. McConaughey has enough cred to rise above the usual celebrity-booze-derision he’s been associated with Wild Turkey as a creative director for a while now. Longbranch Bourbon | Matthew McConaugheyįitting perfectly with McConaughey’s post-True Detective branding of Lincolns and introspective memoirs, Longbranch Bourbon is for the pensive gentleman weighed down by modern contrivances. Photo Credit: Wild Turkey on Facebook #6. These days it’s just a super-herbaceous high-ABV spirit that’s only appealing to people who love black licorice. Manson used to be a fan of the spirit, which was a hallucinogenic 150 years ago. We just appreciate Marilyn Manson not shying away from corny wordplay with a pretentious alcohol brand. Photo Credit: Urban Drinks on Facebook #5. He bought a large share of the brand from the distillery that produces it, House Spirits Distillery, but has almost no influence on the spirit’s actual production. But even if you see him as more abrasive and annoying, Aviation Gin is a spirit well-deserving of the attention he’s bringing to it. It’s hard not to find Ryan Reynolds likable after his fourth-wall-breaking self-deprecating portrayal of Deadpool. She’s still a presence in the Skinnygirl empire, which now includes vodka, cocktails, and wine. Despite zero interest from liquor companies or publicists, she achieved breakaway success and sold the celebrity alcohol brand to Beam back in 2011. It took Bethenny Frankel just six months from idea to product release. Skinnygirl Margarita came out of nowhere – literally nowhere. Casamigos is still an excellent, affordable tequila. And, since Clooney was already rich and famous, he reportedly didn’t care about making a bunch of money off it.

When they developed the tequila, they just wanted something they could drink all day without feeling like crap. It’s such a good celebrity tequila brand that they sold to Diageo for a staggering $1 billion a few years ago. Casamigos Tequila | George ClooneyĬasamigos was founded by Clooney and two friends back in 2013. There’s a lost opportunity for Bill Murray to release an apricot brandy like Venkman sips while inspiring Ray to strike out and create the Ghostbusters. Slovenia Vodka lands somewhere between forgettable and bad. We have to give it to Ackroyd for coming up with something that’s at least recognizable.

We’re giving the No.1 spot as a tie to half of the Ghostbusters. Crystal Head Vodka/Slovenia Vodka | Dan Aykroyd/Bill Murray Photo Credit: Crystal Head Vodka on Facebook #1.

This list of the “ best” is some combination of good booze and celebrities we just like. Less surprising is how many brands we’ve never seen once in either a bar or liquor store. If we had limitless resources, who among us wouldn’t sit back, take a sip of whiskey or tequila and say, “you know, I bet I could make this”? It’s shocking how many popular brands have some celebrity involvement, like 50 Cent and Effen Vodka or Diddy and Ciroc. We’re not here to hate on celebrity alcohol brands. Honorable mention: Dennis Rodman Badass Premium Vodka.

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