Crafted With Purpose.
From her flagship Black Momma Vodka to contract distilling for legends and consulting for emerging distilleries — every project carries Vanessa's standard of excellence.
Owned Brands
Born in the Distillery. Built to Last.
Premium Handcrafted Vodka
Black Momma Vodka
The brand that put Vanessa Braxton on the national map. Black Momma Vodka is a premium, handcrafted spirit distilled from scratch at GB Distillers. Smooth, clean, and unapologetically bold — just like its founder.
Handcrafted · National Distribution
Craft Distillery — NY
GB Distillers
Founded in 2012, GB Distillers is the house that Vanessa built. The first African American woman-owned licensed distillery in the United States, producing premium spirits from grain to bottle.
Est. 2012 · Licensed Distillery · NY
State-of-the-Art Production Facility
GB Distillers II
Opened in 2026, this flagship facility houses a 700-gallon hybrid still producing Whiskey, Vodka, Gin, Rum, and a full range of spirits. With automatic volumetric fillers and a 1-million-bottle capacity, it is one of the largest Black-owned distilleries in the United States.
700-Gal Hybrid Still · 1M Bottle Capacity · One of the Largest Black-Owned Distilleries
Contract Distilling
Distilling for Icons.
Vanessa's craft and reputation have attracted some of the most recognizable names in entertainment and culture. She brings the same precision and passion to every contract as she does to her own brands.
Ron Isley — Isley Brothers
Vanessa served as contract distiller for legendary R&B icon Ron Isley of the Isley Brothers, producing his signature spirits line from scratch at GB Distillers. A partnership that blends musical legacy with distilling mastery.
Signature Spirits Line · GB Distillers Production
Consulting
Building the Next Generation of Distilleries.
With over 14 years of hands-on experience, Vanessa consults for distilleries at every stage — from concept and licensing to production, branding, and scale. Her clients span the U.S. mainland and the Caribbean.
Robert Apfel Distillery
Full-scope distilling consultation covering production processes, spirit development, and operational setup for this emerging craft distillery.
130 Acre Farm
Brought Vanessa's expertise to the Caribbean, consulting on rum and spirits production at this farm-to-bottle distillery in St. Croix.
Prosperity Farms
Consulting on distillery operations, spirit production, and brand development for Prosperity Farms' spirits program.
Raising Cane Distillery
Provided expert guidance on distillation techniques, equipment selection, and production scaling for Raising Cane Distillery.
Ready to Collaborate?
Let's Build Your Brand.
Whether you need a contract distiller, a consulting partner, or want to collaborate on something new — Vanessa brings the expertise, the equipment, and the vision.