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|manufacturer= [[Drinks Americas]] |
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'''Trump Vodka''' was an American brand of [[vodka]] produced by [[Drinks Americas]] under license from [[ |
'''Trump Vodka''' was an American brand of [[vodka]] produced at first in the [[Netherlands]], then later in [[Germany]] by [[Drinks Americas]] under license from [[the Trump Organization]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Timm |first=Jane C. |title=Trump event touted 'made in America' goods. A lot of his merchandise couldn't be featured. |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-event-touted-made-america-goods-lot-his-merchandise-couldn-n893656 |access-date=2019-08-08 |work=NBC News |date=2018-07-23}}</ref> The brand was launched in the United States in 2005, but ceased production under the Trump name in 2011 when it failed to meet the required threshold for distribution. However, it is still sold in [[Israel]], especially around the [[Jewish holiday]] of [[Passover]].<ref name=toi/> |
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== History == |
== History == |
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In 2005, [[Drinks Americas]] signed with Donald Trump to promote a new brand of vodka which became known as Trump Vodka.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-1602466.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160911111424/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-1602466.html | |
In 2005, [[Drinks Americas]] signed with [[Donald Trump]] to promote a new brand of vodka which became known as Trump Vodka.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-1602466.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160911111424/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-1602466.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=11 September 2016 |title=This sure is a swell party, say most of us |first=Chris|last=Whitehead|date=2 December 2005|work=Chicago Sun-Times |access-date=2016-07-31}}</ref> The brand was launched with the slogan "Success Distilled", with Trump predicting it would outsell [[Grey Goose (vodka)|Grey Goose]] vodka.<ref name=webley/> He also said that when mixed with [[tonic water|tonic]], which he referred to as a "Trump & Tonic" (T&T), it would become the most drunk cocktail in the United States.<ref name=webley>{{cite magazine|last=Webley |first=Kayla |url=http://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2068227_2068229_2068224,00.html |title=Trump Vodka |magazine=TIME |date=2011-04-29 |access-date=2016-07-31}}</ref> In 2007, Drinks Americas signed a deal to export 50,000 cases of Trump Vodka annually to Russia.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-13779392.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160911111049/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-13779392.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2016-09-11 |title=Drinks Americas Expands Trump Super Premium Vodka to Russia 50,000 Case Annual Minimum Contract With Major Distributor, 10,000 Case Initial Trump Vodka Order for $1.5 Million for Shipment in Early 2008 |publisher=CNN |access-date=2016-07-31}}</ref> |
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The Trump Vodka brand was discontinued in the United States in 2011 due to sales failing to meet the company threshold requirements.<ref name=toi>{{cite web|last=Weinglass |first=Simona |url=http://www.timesofisrael.com/unloved-elsewhere-heres-how-trump-vodka-immigrated-to-israel-and-lives-on/ |title=Unloved elsewhere, how Trump Vodka immigrated to Israel |work=[[The Times of Israel]] |date=18 March 2016 | |
The Trump Vodka brand was discontinued in the United States in 2011 due to sales failing to meet the company threshold requirements.<ref name=toi>{{cite web|last=Weinglass |first=Simona |url=http://www.timesofisrael.com/unloved-elsewhere-heres-how-trump-vodka-immigrated-to-israel-and-lives-on/ |title=Unloved elsewhere, how Trump Vodka immigrated to Israel |work=[[The Times of Israel]] |date=18 March 2016 |access-date=2016-07-31}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Johnston |first=Garth |url=http://gothamist.com/2011/04/19/donald_trump_upset_over_israelis_dr.php |title=Donald Trump Upset Over Illicit Israeli Trump Vodka |publisher=Gothamist |date=2011-04-19 |access-date=2016-07-31 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160720204139/http://gothamist.com/2011/04/19/donald_trump_upset_over_israelis_dr.php |archive-date=2016-07-20 }}</ref> Several reasons were attributed for this. One was because Trump himself is a [[Teetotalism|non-drinker]] and never drank Trump Vodka, as he blamed alcohol for the death of his brother [[Fred Trump Jr.|Fred Trump, Jr]].<ref name=bloom>{{cite web|last=Abelson |first=Max |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2016-trump-vodka/ |title=On the Rocks: The Story of Trump Vodka |publisher=Bloomberg |date=2016-04-20 |access-date=2016-07-31}}</ref> Drinks Americas also had problems producing it because the glass used in the bottles and the [[gold leaf]] labels were expensive and the company could not afford to produce them in large numbers.<ref name=bloom /> In 2015, during [[Donald Trump presidential campaign, 2016|his campaign for president]], Trump did not include Trump Vodka amongst assets submitted to the [[Federal Election Committee]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Haddon |first=Heather |url=https://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2016/03/03/what-ever-happened-to-trump-shuttle-trump-steaks-trump-vodka/ |title=What Ever Happened to Trump Shuttle, Trump Steaks, Trump Vodka? |work=Wall Street Journal |date=2016-03-03 |access-date=2016-07-31}}</ref> |
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== Lawsuits == |
== Lawsuits == |
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Drinks Americas was subject to several lawsuits surrounding Trump Vodka. [[Bruni Glass]] sued over unpaid bills and, |
Drinks Americas was subject to several lawsuits surrounding Trump Vodka. [[Bruni Glass]] sued over unpaid bills and, consequently, melted 500,000 Trump Vodka mini-bottles ready for shipment.<ref name=bloom /> Donald Trump also sued Drinks Americas for unpaid royalties, but the case was dismissed for lack of [[subject matter jurisdiction]].<ref>{{cite court|litigants=Trump Marks LLC v. D.T. Drinks, LLC et al|url=https://advance.lexis.com/api/permalink/38ea75a0-dd2f-4027-b69a-533591cc445a/?context=1000516|access-date=5 October 2022|vol=2011|reporter=U.S. Dist. LEXIS|opinion=76844 {{subscription required}}|date=July 15, 2011|court=S.D.N.Y.}}</ref> |
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== Israel == |
== Israel == |
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Trump Vodka started being sold unofficially in Israel by H. Pixel International based on a signed deal with Drinks Americas, but Trump brought a lawsuit against the company for copyright infringement, as they did not have his agreement to use his image in advertising or the brand.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jpost.com/Not-Just-News/Podcast/Exclusive-Some-Trump-Vodka-popular-as-kosher-for-Passover-spirit-may-not-be-kosher-450568 |title=Exclusive: Some Trump Vodka, popular as kosher for Passover spirit, may not be kosher |work=[[The Jerusalem Post]] |date=7 April 2016 |first=Niv|last=Elis| |
Trump Vodka started being sold unofficially in Israel by H. Pixel International based on a signed deal with Drinks Americas, but Trump brought a lawsuit against the company for copyright infringement, as they did not have his agreement to use his image in advertising or the brand.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jpost.com/Not-Just-News/Podcast/Exclusive-Some-Trump-Vodka-popular-as-kosher-for-Passover-spirit-may-not-be-kosher-450568 |title=Exclusive: Some Trump Vodka, popular as kosher for Passover spirit, may not be kosher |work=[[The Jerusalem Post]] |date=7 April 2016 |first=Niv|last=Elis|access-date=2016-07-31}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-1000638998 |title=Donald Trump sues Israeli co selling "Trump Vodka" |publisher=Globes English |date=2011-04-14 |access-date=2016-07-31}}</ref> However, Trump later dropped the lawsuit and signed a deal with H. Pixel International to allow them to sell Trump Vodka in Israel.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/news/kosher-trump-vodka-lands-in-hot-water/ |title="Kosher" Trump Vodka lands in hot water |publisher=CBS News |date=2016-04-08 |access-date=2016-07-31}}</ref> |
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Despite the failures in the United States, Trump Vodka found a level of popularity in Israel. This was because it was a popular choice around [[Passover]] for both secular and [[Orthodox Jews]], as the vodka was made from [[potatoes]] and not grain, thus satisfying [[Kashrut|kosher]] for Passover dietary laws.<ref name=toi /> However, some Trump Vodka produced in 2013 was found to contain [[chametz|leavened ingredients]], making it unsuitable for consumption during Passover.<ref>{{cite web|last= |
Despite the failures in the United States, Trump Vodka found a level of popularity in Israel. This was because it was a popular choice around [[Passover]] for both secular and [[Orthodox Jews]], as the vodka was made from [[potatoes]] and not grain, thus satisfying [[Kashrut|kosher]] for Passover dietary laws.<ref name=toi /> However, some Trump Vodka produced in 2013 was found to contain [[chametz|leavened ingredients]], making it unsuitable for consumption during Passover.<ref>{{cite web|last=Alemany |first=Jaqueline |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kosher-trump-vodka-lands-in-hot-water/ |title="Kosher" Trump Vodka lands in hot water |work=[[CBS News]] |date=2016-04-08 |access-date=2016-07-31}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Latest revision as of 18:37, 9 May 2024
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| Type | Vodka |
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| Manufacturer | Drinks Americas |
| Introduced | 2005 |
| Discontinued | 2011 (in the United States) |
| Related products | List of vodkas |
Trump Vodka was an American brand of vodka produced at first in the Netherlands, then later in Germany by Drinks Americas under license from the Trump Organization.[1] The brand was launched in the United States in 2005, but ceased production under the Trump name in 2011 when it failed to meet the required threshold for distribution. However, it is still sold in Israel, especially around the Jewish holiday of Passover.[2]
History[edit]
In 2005, Drinks Americas signed with Donald Trump to promote a new brand of vodka which became known as Trump Vodka.[3] The brand was launched with the slogan "Success Distilled", with Trump predicting it would outsell Grey Goose vodka.[4] He also said that when mixed with tonic, which he referred to as a "Trump & Tonic" (T&T), it would become the most drunk cocktail in the United States.[4] In 2007, Drinks Americas signed a deal to export 50,000 cases of Trump Vodka annually to Russia.[5]
The Trump Vodka brand was discontinued in the United States in 2011 due to sales failing to meet the company threshold requirements.[2][6] Several reasons were attributed for this. One was because Trump himself is a non-drinker and never drank Trump Vodka, as he blamed alcohol for the death of his brother Fred Trump, Jr.[7] Drinks Americas also had problems producing it because the glass used in the bottles and the gold leaf labels were expensive and the company could not afford to produce them in large numbers.[7] In 2015, during his campaign for president, Trump did not include Trump Vodka amongst assets submitted to the Federal Election Committee.[8]
Lawsuits[edit]
Drinks Americas was subject to several lawsuits surrounding Trump Vodka. Bruni Glass sued over unpaid bills and, consequently, melted 500,000 Trump Vodka mini-bottles ready for shipment.[7] Donald Trump also sued Drinks Americas for unpaid royalties, but the case was dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction.[9]
Israel[edit]
Trump Vodka started being sold unofficially in Israel by H. Pixel International based on a signed deal with Drinks Americas, but Trump brought a lawsuit against the company for copyright infringement, as they did not have his agreement to use his image in advertising or the brand.[10][11] However, Trump later dropped the lawsuit and signed a deal with H. Pixel International to allow them to sell Trump Vodka in Israel.[12]
Despite the failures in the United States, Trump Vodka found a level of popularity in Israel. This was because it was a popular choice around Passover for both secular and Orthodox Jews, as the vodka was made from potatoes and not grain, thus satisfying kosher for Passover dietary laws.[2] However, some Trump Vodka produced in 2013 was found to contain leavened ingredients, making it unsuitable for consumption during Passover.[13]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Timm, Jane C. (2018-07-23). "Trump event touted 'made in America' goods. A lot of his merchandise couldn't be featured". NBC News. Retrieved 2019-08-08.
- ^ a b c Weinglass, Simona (18 March 2016). "Unloved elsewhere, how Trump Vodka immigrated to Israel". The Times of Israel. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
- ^ Whitehead, Chris (2 December 2005). "This sure is a swell party, say most of us". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on 11 September 2016. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
- ^ a b Webley, Kayla (2011-04-29). "Trump Vodka". TIME. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
- ^ "Drinks Americas Expands Trump Super Premium Vodka to Russia 50,000 Case Annual Minimum Contract With Major Distributor, 10,000 Case Initial Trump Vodka Order for $1.5 Million for Shipment in Early 2008". CNN. Archived from the original on 2016-09-11. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
- ^ Johnston, Garth (2011-04-19). "Donald Trump Upset Over Illicit Israeli Trump Vodka". Gothamist. Archived from the original on 2016-07-20. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
- ^ a b c Abelson, Max (2016-04-20). "On the Rocks: The Story of Trump Vodka". Bloomberg. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
- ^ Haddon, Heather (2016-03-03). "What Ever Happened to Trump Shuttle, Trump Steaks, Trump Vodka?". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
- ^ Trump Marks LLC v. D.T. Drinks, LLC et al, 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 76844 (subscription required) (S.D.N.Y. July 15, 2011).
- ^ Elis, Niv (7 April 2016). "Exclusive: Some Trump Vodka, popular as kosher for Passover spirit, may not be kosher". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
- ^ "Donald Trump sues Israeli co selling "Trump Vodka"". Globes English. 2011-04-14. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
- ^ ""Kosher" Trump Vodka lands in hot water". CBS News. 2016-04-08. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
- ^ Alemany, Jaqueline (2016-04-08). ""Kosher" Trump Vodka lands in hot water". CBS News. Retrieved 2016-07-31.