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Chief Brand Development Officer, Saint Luna Spirits, New York, NY(Moon)Shining a light for the LGBTQ+ Community
As a bartender and beverage director at high-end bars in NYC and elsewhere, it wasn’t unusual for Aubrey Slater to tell her life story to guests: She’s a former Marine, a certified sommelier, has worked at and run bars for Tom Colicchio’s and Ravi DeRossi’s empires, and she’s transgender and continues to fight for LGBTQ+ rights. During the pandemic, she added co-owner of Saint Luna, a moonshine brand, to her list of accomplishments. Saint Luna, a North Carolina-made moonshine, was founded by David Suk in 2019; in 2021, Slater signed on as co-owner in charge of developing the brand.
All the latest press, praise, news, and awards for Saint Luna Spirits.
- Wine Enthusiast announces their Future 40 Tastemakers & Innovators of 2022 » SAINT LUNA'S AUBREY SLATER
- BEHIND BARS: Interview Part 2 with Saint Luna's Aubrey Slater
- BEHIND BARS: Interview Part 1 with Saint Luna's Aubrey Slater
- MASHED: Experts Reveal All The Facts And Secrets About Moonshine
- Queerty: This “adventurous” LGBTQ+-owned moonshine
- The Quality Edit: LGBTQ+-Owned Food & Beverage Brands
- FOOD NETWORK: 11 Queer-Owned Drink Brands You Need to Know for Pride Month
- FOOD & BEVERAGES INDUSTRY GAZETTE: Saint Luna Moonshine Announces “Lunar Eclipse” Cocktail in Celebration of the Lunar Eclipse at Little Rascal in NYC
- Woman's World: 6 Moonshine Cocktails That Are Delicious
- FORBES: Cocktails To Enjoy On St. Patrick’s Day
- Alcohol Professor: Cocktails for the Lunar New Year (2024) - Dragon Moon
- BARTENDER Magazine: Celebrating Women Behind the Bar - Aubrey Slater
- yahoo!news: The Frederick News-Post UnCapped features Aubrey Slater of Saint Luna Moonshine
- Forbes: Cocktails Perfect For Sipping On St. Patrick’s Day - The Peppermint Patty
- Forbes: 30 Romantic Cocktails To Set The Mood On Valentine’s Day - try the Sailor Moon
- LA Weekly: Raising Your Baby Shower Spirits
- The Knot: 21 Gifts That'll Make Your Boyfriend's Dad Crack a Smile
- VinePair: The Cocktail College Podcast - gives a Saint Luna shout out!
- Philly Bite Magazine: Philadelphia's Build-Your-Own Old Fashioned Bar
- TimeOut: "This moonshine maker is a trailblazer for the LGBTQ+ hospitality community."
- Whiskey Raiders: Booze Brands That Support the LGBTQ+ Community During Pride Month — and All Year Long
- Forbes: 10 Regal Cocktails Perfect For Toasting To Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: THE PRIMROSE OF WINDSOR
- Wide Open Eats: Saint Luna Moonshine Founders Share Thoughts on Rainbow Washing
- Wide Open Eats: Carolina Swizzle Moonshine Cocktail is Made for Grilling Dads
- Forbes: Beautiful Cocktails To Enjoy This Easter --> don't miss Rabbit in the Moon
- Love Inc: Cocktail Recipes with a Modern Twist
- Forbes: Toast To The Return Of Bridgerton With Regency-Inspired Cocktails --> see Chimaera Fix
- Forbes: Festive Cocktails Perfect For St. Patrick’s Day --> try The Emerald Isle Cocktail
- Gold Medal in the 2019 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge, one of the longest-running competitions in the United States.
- Silver Medal at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
- Bronze Medal in the 2019 SIP Awards Unaged Whiskey/Moonshine category
- Bronze Medal for Individual Bottle Design in the 2019 SIP Awards
- Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2019: Saint Luna scores 87 points and rated Very Good
