The Black Distillery Trail
Discover the Trailblazers of American Spirits.
A guide to Black-owned distilleries across the United States — their stories, their craft, and the legacy they're building one bottle at a time.
On the Trail
Featured Distilleries
A few of the trailblazers leading the way.
Craft Spirits
Gravesande Braxton Distillers GB
United States
Founded by Vanessa Braxton — the first African American woman distiller in the United States — GB Distillers is a landmark of Black excellence in American spirits, crafting bold, handcrafted spirits with purpose and pride.
Vanessa Braxton
Founder & Master Distiller
First African American Woman Distiller in the United States
Gin & Vodka
Du Nord Craft Spirits
Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota's first Black-owned distillery, crafting small-batch spirits with a community-first spirit.
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Bourbon Whiskey
Brough Brothers Distillery
Louisville, KY
The first Black-owned bourbon distillery in Kentucky history, founded by three brothers committed to honoring the state's most iconic spirit.
Visit DistilleryThe history of American spirits is inseparable from the hands of Black distillers. We're here to make sure that story is never forgotten.
— The Black Distillery Trail
The Trail Map
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The trail runs coast to coast. Where will you start?
Your Trail Starts Here.
Hundreds of miles of American spirit history are waiting to be discovered. Browse every distillery, plan your route, and raise a glass to the trailblazers who made it all possible.
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