A Woman is Behind Creation of the First Black-Owned Champagne Brand Sold in the U.K.
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Nichole Johnson is adding to the diversity of the wine and spirits industry, even abroad. She had an idea to start the first champagne brand that is sold in the UK, so she pushed the boundaries and released Lapin Rouillé Champagne.
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Black women are making marks in the spirits industry, one cork-popping business at a time. Women of color are carving out their own niches, although the industry has been historically dominated by white males. Nichole Johnson is among trendsetting women who are breaking barriers, similar to Marie Inès Romelle who entered the wine and spirits world as a Black producer of champagne in France. While also changing an ordinary narrative, Johnson’s company called Rusty Rabbit International launched a new premium champagne brand.
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Double Dutch
Joyce and Raissa de Haas of Double Dutch
Dutch twins Joyce and Raissa de Haas founded premium mixer brand Double Dutch in 2015 after securing an initial investment from UCL to develop their first two flavours: Cucumber & Watermelon, and Pomegranate & Basil. Today the twins sell 750,000 mixers a month from a 10-strong range in 26 global markets.
Designed for high-end spirits and cocktails, among the expressions in the range are: Cranberry & Ginger, Skinny Tonic Water, Soda Water and Ginger Beer. The mixers are stocked at bars and restaurants across the UK and are also available at Wa