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A$AP Rocky Launches His Own Whiskey Called Mercer + Prince

— March 30, 2022 — Lifestyle
Superstar rapper A$AP Rocky has announced the launch of an all-new whiskey brand called Mercer + Prince. The new celeb-backed spirit is a blend of Canadian whiskeys that has been aged for four years in old American white oak barrels.

In addition, Mercer + Prince has been infused with a Japanese mizunara oak via a "boise method" -- a technique used to draw out the rare oak's flavor without needing to mature the liquid in the barrel. Apparently, the name for the new whiskey comes from A$AP Rocky's favorite intersection in New York City.

"Mercer + Prince is smooth in taste, disruptive in packaging, and close to my heart in the name. It’s accessible to all and appeals to a diverse audience, which was very important to me," said Rocky in a recent press release.

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Trend Themes

  1. Celebrity-backed Alcohol Brands — Opportunity to leverage the influence and reach of celebrities to promote new alcohol brands and expand into a wider audience.
  2. Innovative Aging Techniques — Adoption of non-traditional aging techniques like the 'boise method' can alter the flavor profile of spirits and attract a new customer base.
  3. Diverse Packaging — Offering unique and eye-catching packaging innovations can help new spirits stand out in an already crowded market.

Industry Implications

  1. Alcohol — The alcohol industry can leverage celebrity endorsements and innovate their product offerings with new aging techniques to capture new audiences.
  2. Packaging — The packaging industry stands to benefit significantly as brands look to stand out on the shelves with more innovative and disruptive designs.
  3. Entertainment — The entertainment industry can create partnerships with celebrities looking to launch their own products and use their star power to help promote them.
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