Gay whiskey

LGBTQ+-owned whiskey brands are on the rise, and they’re here to stay. As Pride Month comes to a close, we wanted to highlight five brands worth supporting well beyond June.

Explore three centuries of Mount Gay Rum’s history, craft, and sailing heritage. From rum’s beginnings in Barbados, a detail of island ingredients, to contemporary cocktails recommended for each blend.

While growing numbers of brands bring out bottles each June intended to honor and support LGBTQIA+ communities, it’s important to recognize the many distilleries and spirits brands owned and/or run by queer-identifying professionals all year long.

Below, you’ll find a few booze brands that are going above and beyond, from their colorful labels of love to their charitable donations with each purchase, that’ll help you embrace the true meaning.

LGBTQ+-owned whiskey brands are on the rise, and they’re here to stay. As Pride Month comes to a close, we wanted to highlight five brands worth supporting well beyond June.

Explore three centuries of Mount Gay Rum’s history, craft, and sailing heritage. From rum’s beginnings in Barbados, a detail of island ingredients, to contemporary cocktails recommended for each blend.

Gay whiskey, also known as Fairy Whiskey or Lavender Whiskey, was a term used in the 19th and early 20th century to describe high-quality spirits that were popular among LGBTQ+ communities.

While growing numbers of brands bring out bottles each June intended to honor and support LGBTQIA+ communities, it’s important to recognize the many distilleries and spirits brands owned and/or run by queer-identifying professionals all year long.