Chauncie King first had to "send in people who didn't look like me" to sell her line of craft ... [+] spirits, but now, her Royalty Spirits line of vodkas, whiskey and CBD mixers are sought out. Royal SpiritsWhen Chauncie King first started Royalty Spirits back in 2014, she often struggled to get her products placed in stores, restaurants and bars. But just recently, her Portland, OR-based company completely sold out of Rex small-batch rye whiskey, practically overnight. “It’s tough being a woman, and it’s tough being a Black woman in this industry,” King says. “It’s something here to stay.”Rex Whiskey is the number one selling product of Royalty Spirits, which also features vodka and pear ... [+] vodka, as well as three CBD-infused mixers.

Source: Forbes July 27, 2020 13:52 UTC