Announces Comprehensive All Black-Owned Liquor Portfolio
Six Premium Brands, Including Ikonic Spirits, Brotha Whisky, and Timeless Vodka to Exclusively Serve Hollywood Hills Ceremony
The inaugural Leafy Change Maker Awards, revealed today, features a complete, all-Black-owned liquor portfolio, showcasing six distinguished brands that will exclusively serve the June 3, 2025, ceremony in the Hollywood Hills. The comprehensive selection includes Ikonic Spirits, Common Ground Spirits, Brotha Whisky, South Central Wine, Acquired Taste, and Timeless Vodka, creating the most extensive showcase of Black-owned spirits at any major awards ceremony.
This groundbreaking partnership positions the Leafy Change Maker Awards as a pioneer in demonstrating how environmental advocacy events can simultaneously champion economic empowerment and Black entrepreneurship. The carefully curated portfolio spans premium vodkas, craft whiskeys, artisanal wines, and specialty spirits, ensuring exceptional beverage experiences while making a powerful statement about intersectional social justice.
“We’re not just featuring Black-owned brands—we’re celebrating the innovation, craftsmanship, and community impact these entrepreneurs represent,” said [Event Organizer Name], Founder of the Leafy Change Maker Awards. “This portfolio demonstrates that supporting Black-owned businesses and environmental justice aren’t separate causes—they’re interconnected movements that strengthen our communities.”
Complete Black-Owned Spirits Portfolio:
Ikonic Spirits leads the premium vodka category with their award-winning smooth vodkas and signature cocktail blends, recognized nationally for quality and community reinvestment initiatives.
Common Ground Spirits brings artisanal craft distilling expertise, featuring unique flavor profiles that celebrate cultural heritage while maintaining premium production standards and sustainable practices.
Brotha Whisky represents the finest in craft whiskey, combining traditional distilling methods with innovative approaches to create distinctive spirits that honor both heritage and excellence.
South Central Wine offers premium wine selections that reflect the rich cultural landscape of Los Angeles, bringing local terroir and community pride to the Hollywood Hills venue.
Acquired Taste showcases specialty spirits and unique flavor combinations that represent the creative innovation driving the next generation of Black-owned beverage companies.
Timeless Vodka rounds out the vodka category with premium distilled spirits known for their exceptional smoothness and commitment to quality craftsmanship.
Unprecedented Industry Showcase
This comprehensive portfolio represents the largest single-event showcase of Black-owned liquor brands at any major awards ceremony, creating unprecedented visibility for these businesses within influential environmental, entertainment, and business circles. The collaboration provides each brand with access to key decision-makers, potential investors, and high-profile clientele during BET Awards Week.
“This partnership creates a blueprint for how major events can leverage their purchasing power for meaningful social impact,” said Marvin Green. “We’re not just buying beverages—we’re investing in Black entrepreneurship and demonstrating that premium quality and social consciousness go hand in hand.”
Integrated Event Experience:
Welcome Reception: Signature cocktails featuring Ikonic Spirits and Timeless Vodka. Awards Ceremony: Curated wine service from South Central Wine. Networking Hour: Craft whiskey tastings from Brotha Whisky and specialty selections from Acquired Taste. After-Party: Full premium bar featuring Common Ground Spirits and complete portfolio. Economic Impact and Community Investment
The partnership represents a significant economic investment in Black-owned businesses, with each brand benefiting from exposure to the event’s 300+ attendees, comprising environmental leaders, entertainment industry executives, investors, and community advocates. This creates sustainable business development opportunities that extend far beyond the single evening.
The selection process prioritized brands that demonstrated both exceptional quality and community commitment, ensuring that featured companies aligned with the awards ceremony’s values of environmental stewardship and social responsibility.
Cultural Significance During BET Awards Week
Launching during BET Awards Week amplifies the cultural significance of this all Black-owned portfolio, creating a powerful platform where environmental consciousness meets celebration of Black excellence in entrepreneurship. The timing provides maximum visibility within entertainment industry circles, which are known for supporting socially conscious business practices.
Setting New Industry Standards
The Leafy Change Maker Awards’ commitment to an exclusively Black-owned liquor portfolio establishes a new standard for major events, demonstrating how awards ceremonies can serve as catalysts for economic empowerment while maintaining premium quality experiences.
Event Details:
Date: June 3, 2025
Location: Hollywood Hills, California
Timing: Kicking off BET Awards Week
Featured Portfolio: Six premium Black-owned spirits brands
