The 23 Best Vodka Brands For Mixing And Shooting
April 2023
Drawing inspiration from cultural history and iconic style of the Harlem Renaissance, this Black-owned brand of vodka looks just as good as it tastes.
Black-Owned Spirits Brands to Support
February 2023
Inspired by the style of the Harlem Renaissance, this producer makes an updated take on London Dry gin that’s infused with botanicals including lavender, rose hips, and plum. Its vodka is crafted primarily from a corn base, while a blend of aged rums made with molasses are aged in new American oak and ex-bourbon casks.
The 27 Best Gin Brands for G&Ts, Martinis & Cocktails, According to Master Distillers
February 2023
HH Bespoke Gin reimagines the traditional London Dry style. It combines moderate juniper flavors with an infusion of lavender, rose hip and plum and pairs well with everything from tonic water to stronger bitter and sweet flavors. The gin and its chic packaging were inspired by the Harlem Renaissance and are the brainchild of the family behind the Black-owned boutique Harlem Haberdashery. HH Bespoke Spirits, $52+
HH Bespoke Spirits Comes to Charlotte with BayHaven Food & Wine Festival
October 2022
WHO
HH Bespoke Spirits – The spirit collection created by the family behind the award-winning boutiqueHarlem Haberdashery and celebrity custom clothing business5001 FLAVORS draws inspiration from the rich cultural history and distinctive style of the Harlem Renaissance.
The 1st Black Independence Awards Ceremony By The Harlem Festival Of Culture And Uber At Harlem Parish
June 2022
Harlem’s Doug E Fresh was also one of the Honorees, as was Melba Wilson of Melba’s restaurant, Harlem Haberdashery, Dapper Dan, Seito, Michael Bivins, Estelle and Ro James, TV personality, author, and actress Bevy Smith, and other Honorees.
22 Best Rums To Drink In 2022
May 2022
Want to look like the most fashionable person at the party? Even if it's on Zoom, this rum from super-cool boutique Harlem Haberdashery is sure to make a statement. This rum is described as extremely rich and complex in flavor, making it perfect for drinking on its own. You'll want to savor every sip.
The 19 Best Bottles Of Gin You Can Buy At Any Price Point
May 2021
This gin was inspired by the Harlem Renaissance, and while it draws inspiration from London dry gin, it uses juniper, lavender, and cranberry flavors to give it an all-American twist.
All the Coolest Home and Design Releases We Found in March 2021
March 2021
When you're sick of sugar-packed cocktail mixes, Avec is there to hold it down. The low-sugar, low-calorie sodas are perfect for mixing, and for Women's History Month, the brand is partnering with women-led spirit brands to enjoy the occasion (and drink well). Through ReserveBar, you can grab a special bundle of Avec with 21 Seeds tequila, Uncle Nearest whiskey, Harlem's HH Bespoke Rum or NY's Harridan Vodka to make bar-quality cocktails at home.
AVEC Partners with Female-Owned Brands to Celebrate Women’s History Month
March 2021
In honor of Women’s History Month, black female co-founded AVEC premium mixers has partnered up with four female-owned spirits brands to celebrate each of their rich narratives, including 21 Seeds Tequila, HH Bespoke Spirits, Harridan Vodka and Uncle Nearest Whiskey, with special bundles and cocktail recipes for toasting all March long.
10 Black Women to Watch in the Spirits Industry
March 2021
A 2018 Neilsen report asserted that Black Americans have over $1.2 trillion in spending power, and was expected to hit $1.4 trillion in 2020. With so much money to be made, it’s no surprise that Black people have launched their own spirits and wine brands in record numbers. But Black women are running alongside men, founding and steering brands that reflect who they are and the products they want to see in the marketplace. Check out these spirit, wine, and beer brands and the powerful Black women owners behind them.
Gotham Guide: New Tastes from Chinah, Kuxé & More
March 2021
Gotham Guide is a weekly list of new restaurants, special menus and pop-ups throughout New York City. Support local businesses and head out on a culinary adventure with our suggestions below.
Celebrate Women’s History Month With These Female-Owned Wines and Spirits
March 2021
What tastier way to pay homage to your favorite female this month than with a fine bottle of wine or spirits? Women are paving the way for new generations in what was once a male-dominated industry. Raise a glass to these brands and the fearless females behind them!
Get To Know These Three Women Shaking Up The Wine & Spirits Industries
March 2021
HH Spirits (launched by Harlem Haberdashery) Bespoke Rum and HH Bespoke Vodka and AVEC Ginger, as well as AVEC Yuzu & Lime ($140)
The 18 Best Bottles Of Rum That You Can Use For Sipping Neat Or Mixing Into Cocktails
February 2021
Rum is a staple when it comes to putting together your at-home bar. It's great for mixing drinks like piña coladas, mojitos, dark 'n' stormies, and so many more. Like most liquors, there are some varieties that are best for making into drinks and others that are better for enjoying on the rocks, and it all comes down to the aging and distilling process. Before we get into all the best bottles you can buy, let's break down the different kinds of rum and what they're best used for, whether that be sipping or as a base for rum cocktails.
20 Black Women-Owned Buzzy Wine & Spirits Brands to Know
February 2021
HH Bespoke Spirits
From the family behind Harlem Haberdashery, the famed boutique storefront of custom apparel brand 5001 Flavors, the HH Bespoke Spirits collection includes rum, gin and vodka. Like everything the fashionable family touches, this distinctive new spirits line evokes the history and style of the Harlem Renaissance.
Meet Harlem’s Family Of Fashion, Lifestyle, + Spirits
January 2021
Harlem Haberdashery, the award-winning (Time Out New York) bespoke boutique, listed as “One of the best places to shop in Harlem” (Racked.com,) The eight-year old “retail expression” of 5001 FLAVORS located in the heart of Harlem, NY. The nearly 2,000 square foot boutique carries emerging designers/brands, located in the former home of the late civil rights leader Malcolm X, pays homage to Harlem’s rich history and luminaries.
36: Celebrating Harlem Queen & Entrepreneur Behind 5001 FLAVORS, Harlem Haberdashery and HH Bespoke Spirits - Shay Wood
January 2021
President & CEO, Entrepreneur. Mother. Philanthropist. Wife. -- Sharene Wood wears many hats as a woman on the go! She is President & CEO of 5001 FLAVORS , Harlem Haberdashery and HH Bespoke Spirits. Sharene is responsible for all administrative and visionary for her family’s growing fashion and lifestyle empire. Her keen business sense and love of fashion make her a perfect manager and integral part of the company. She also contributes greatly in the company’s client relationship building efforts.
Good Company: Harlem Haberdashery Community Spirit
December 202o
Harlem Haberdashery treats all their clients like stars—because some of them actually are.
Guy and Sharene Wood opened the store as a “retail expression” of their custom clothing line, 5001 Flavors, and count Beyonce, Lady Gaga, and LeBron James among their famous clientele.
The best Black-owned booze brands to stock your bar with
December 2020
The spirits industry is still overwhelmingly white for a number of reasons, one being America’s tendency to discriminate against minority- and women-owned small businesses by making it very challenging for them to get start-up loans and publicity. So how can we consciously get lit this holiday? By supporting Black-owned beer, wine, and spirits companies. Here are a few of our favorites below.
15 Black-Owned Brands To Support On Small Business Saturday
November 2020
HH Bespoke Spirits
A black-owned liquor brand that's all about luxury and class? Yep, that's Harlem HH Bespoke Spirits. They offer gin, vodka, and rum in a bottle that's worthy of presentation. They even give you curated cocktail recipes. Cheers!
PR%F Awards 2020 Tasting Competition!
July 2020
The PR%F Awards, an international & domestic spirits brand competition. Designed to award accolades to many emerging brands & established favorites, the PR%F Awards platform brings visibility to its spirits brands with a “buyers only” judging platform and partnership with F&B’s leading industry & lifestyles publication, Food and Beverage Magazine.
The PR%F Awards private judging competition took place July 26-27, 2020 in Las Vegas with a prestigious panel of experts, regarded as top of their trade in the spirits & wine industries. Each judge played a key role as top decision-makers for distribution, retail and purchasing.
10 Fantastic Black-Owned Wines And Spirits To Add To Your Summer Shopping List
June 2020
HH Bespoke Spirits was created by the family behind the Harlem Haberdashery and 5001 FLAVORS and is inspired by the Harlem Renaissance. This gin has a feel of a traditional London Dry style gin, but has a modern American feel as well thanks to the juniper flavors balanced with lavender, rosehip, beach plum and cranberry. This gin works in everything from cocktails to a simple soda..
Celebrating Black Culture: 5 Lit Ways To Enjoy Juneteenth
June 2020
Make a nice sangria with a wine bundle from the McBride Sisters or a few grown-and-sexy cocktails with HH Bespoke Spirits. Put on that holiday cookout mix from Spotify, and wear that printed romper you would've worn to that canceled street festival.
Heroes Of The COVID Crisis: How Sharene Wood & Harlem Haberdashery Helped Alleviate The Local Shortage Of PPE
May 2020
I had the pleasure to interview Sharene Wood. Sharene wears many hats as a woman on the go! She is President & CEO of 5001 FLAVORS , Harlem Haberdashery and HH Bespoke Spirits. Sharene is responsible for all administrative and organizational duties of the company. Her keen business sense and love of fashion make her a perfect manager and integral part of the company. She also contributes greatly in the company’s client relationship building efforts.
Try These Top-Shelf Gins and Discover Everything a Gin Can Be
March 2020
What is a 27-year-old celebrity custom clothing company doing in the spirits business? Harlem Haberdashery, an upscale uptown Manhattan boutique (and house of custom clothing company 5001 Flavors), produces a vodka, a rum, and this gin.
Black-Owned Fashion Boutique Launches Craft Liquor
January 2019
The family behind Harlem Haberdashery, the legendary New York City boutique known for its custom designs and hip-hop collaborations, is helping you toast to the new year. In collaboration with AstraLuna Brands, they have launched HH Bespoke Spirits, starting with small-batch gin, vodka, and rum. The craft spirits are in beautifully designed bottles, of course.
Harlem goings-on
December 2018
There is much to celebrate in Harlem this month. Harlem entrepreneurs with an anniversary and extending their product line take the helm, plus a New York City favorite finds their place on 125th Street.
These Spirits Are Just Dandy
December 2018
Bespoke is a term used for custom-tailored clothing, and it describes some of the goods at the uptown New York boutique Harlem Haberdashery and its parent company, 5001 Flavors. Sharene and Guy Wood, who run the company with family members and other partners, have also used the term for their new line of spirits.
Lift Your Legacy
December 2018
Entrepreneur. Mother. Philanthropist. Wife. — Sharene Wood wears many hats as a women on the go! She is President & CEO of 5001 FLAVORS and Harlem Haberdashery. Sharene is responsible for all administrative and organizational duties of the company.
HABERDASHERY HEAVEN IN HARLEM
December 2018
Harlem. Just the name itself immediately conjures up images of the street performers, intimate jazz clubs, soul food institutions and African-American heritage. I have always felt drawn to explore the suburb of New York City hoping to uncover more its’ authentic eateries and stylish clubs. Its main artery, 125th Street, is home to the iconic Apollo Theater.
HARLEM HABERDASHERY PRESENTS THE HH BESPOKE SPIRITS COLLECTION
November 2018
HH Bespoke Spirits Launches 3 Tailored Made Collection Distilled by AstraLuna Brands
November 2018
NEW YORK, NY -- From swatches to spirits, the family behind the award-winning and critically-acclaimed bespoke boutique Harlem Haberdashery introduces their first national brand extension HH Bespoke Spirits Collection. The curated spirits collection launches November 2018 in California, Massachusetts and New York.
New York boutique fashion store enters spirits industry
November 2018
The family behind the New York fashion boutique, which has created looks for a number of musicians and sports stars, has launched a spirits range that includes a gin, rum and vodka.