Stars Who Released Liquor Brands Together: Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie and More

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Stars Who Released Liquor Brands Together: Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie and More

There’s nothing like going into business with a pal, especially if the biz is booze and your friend is another famous face! Though celebrities with their own liquor brands or labels is nothing new, several stars have opted to ender the alcohol arena with a well-known pal by their side. In fact, in recent months, two sets of former costars have announced their respective joint liquor labels. In July 2019, former Breaking Bad costars Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston revealed that they were teaming up once more to launch a mezcal, after releasing a series of clues on Instagram. The pair’s announcement (which occurred before Netflix confirmed it would release a movie set in the universe of the AMC hit) angered Breaking Bad fans who were holding out for more content. [ami-related id="1495346" url="https://www.usmagazine.com/food/pictures/celebs-eating-courtside-see-justin-bieber-jennifer-lopez-more/" title="Celebrities Eating Courtside" target="" showsubt="false" thumb="false" imgsrc="https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Celebs-Eating-Courtside-02.jpg"] As one Twitter user wrote at the time: “You mean to tell me that for two weeks, Bryan Cranston made me think that he and Aaron Paul were doing a Breaking Bad related project, just to find out they’re teaming up to make some liquor. My day … no … my life is ruined.” In September 2019, former The Vampire Diaries costars Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley followed suit, though their announcement was met with much less vitriol. “Can you imagine if the Salvatore brothers had their OWN bourbon? Well, it's coming!” Somerhalder wrote on Instagram. The actor also revealed that the twosome’s forthcoming company will help in the fight against climate change. [jwplayer Kj9qb7u1-l3ahXupL] Scroll down to see other stars who have joined forces with a famous friend to launch a liquor line!

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Stars Who Released Liquor Brands Together: Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie and More

There’s nothing like going into business with a pal, especially if the biz is booze and your friend is another famous face! Though celebrities with their own liquor brands or labels is nothing new, several stars have opted to ender the alcohol arena with a well-known pal by their side. In fact, in recent months, two sets of former costars have announced their respective joint liquor labels. In July 2019, former Breaking Bad costars Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston revealed that they were teaming up once more to launch a mezcal, after releasing a series of clues on Instagram. The pair’s announcement (which occurred before Netflix confirmed it would release a movie set in the universe of the AMC hit) angered Breaking Bad fans who were holding out for more content. [ami-related id="1495346" url="https://www.usmagazine.com/food/pictures/celebs-eating-courtside-see-justin-bieber-jennifer-lopez-more/" title="Celebrities Eating Courtside" target="" showsubt="false" thumb="false" imgsrc="https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Celebs-Eating-Courtside-02.jpg"] As one Twitter user wrote at the time: “You mean to tell me that for two weeks, Bryan Cranston made me think that he and Aaron Paul were doing a Breaking Bad related project, just to find out they’re teaming up to make some liquor. My day … no … my life is ruined.” In September 2019, former The Vampire Diaries costars Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley followed suit, though their announcement was met with much less vitriol. “Can you imagine if the Salvatore brothers had their OWN bourbon? Well, it's coming!” Somerhalder wrote on Instagram. The actor also revealed that the twosome’s forthcoming company will help in the fight against climate change. [jwplayer Kj9qb7u1-l3ahXupL] Scroll down to see other stars who have joined forces with a famous friend to launch a liquor line!

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Jason Aldean and Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley

The trio joined forces to launch a new straight bourbon whiskey — Wolf Moon Bourbon — in February 2020. “Attention all Bourbon Whiskey drinkers! Something I have been working on with @tylerhubbard and @briankelley Is officially out now!” Aldean wrote via his Instagram at the time. “Introducing WOLF MOON BOURBON ! Be on the lookout for it and tell us what u think.”

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Nick Jonas and John Varvatos

The musician and fashion designer launched Villa One Tequila in August 2019 after getting inspired on a joint vacation to Mexico. “When we brought our friends together over tequila in Mexico, we learned that we share the same values — enjoying time with friends and family, old and new, one glass at a time," Jonas said in a statement to Business Insider. The libation, which is sold out at several retailers, is currently available in Silver, Reposado and Añejo varieties.

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Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley

Though The Vampire Diaries ended its run in 2017, the former costars are still close. In September 2019, Somerhalder took to Instagram to announce that he and his onscreen brother were preparing to launch their own bourbon. “@paulwesley and I have been working our asses off with our incredible team to make this happen,” he shared, adding a note to the pair’s fans. “You've given us so many wonderful years as these characters and we want to bring you something to enjoy that brings back some great memories.” Somerhalder also confirmed the soon-to-en-launched brand will help in the fight against climate change. As he out it: ”Part of our company mission and ethos is to invest profits into helping our world through regenerative agriculture and farming practices.”

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Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston

The Breaking Bad buddies joined forces again in July 2019 to launch Dos Hombres mezcal, which they had been working on for years. Though the brand is now widely liked, the pair’s announcement drew ire from Breaking Bad fans, who were eagerly awaiting the news of a new BB-related project. Since smoothing things over with fans, Paul and Cranston have hosted several events at bars across the country at which people can taste their spirit.

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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt

Though the pair split in 2016 and have since divorced, their Miraval rosé remains a joint effort. The wine is still produced at Château Miraval in France, which the onetime couple purchased together in 2008. In 2017, Charles Perrin, the vintner on the estate, told Agence France Presse that Miraval “is an investment for their family and their children,” intimating the vineyard will not be sold or divided in light of the actors’ divorce.

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Jon Bon Jovi and Jesse Bongiovi

Bongiovi had the idea to create his own rosé while he was still in college, and after months of research he took the idea to his famous dad. Together, the pair launched Hampton Water in early 2018. The wine has already been ranked the Top Rosé of 2018 by Wine Spectator, and the No. 83 wine in the world. “It’s an incredible honor to be on Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2018, let alone ranked as the top rosé,” the “Livin’ on a Prayer” singer said in a press release. “It’s a true testament to all of our hard work and I could not be more proud to share our excitement for, and love of, Hampton Water with people all over the world.”

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Rande Gerber and George Clooney

While the Gravity star and his business partner, Rande Gerber, technically sold their Casamigos company to Diageo in 2017, they were among the first to launch a liquor brand together. What initially began as a private collection of tequilas meant just for Gerber and Clooney's friends and family eventually grew to a business worth about $1 billion, which is what Diageo reportedly paid for the brand.

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Kristen Doute, Katie Maloney and Stassi Schroeder

The Vanderpump Rules costars launched their Witches of WeHo wine label in February 2019 with a pinot grigio made using “the tears of your exes.” A rosé consisting of the “blushes of your crushes” debuted in June 2019. Though Katie and Stassi are currently on the outs with Kristen, the trio’s wine label has proven to be very successful.