Meet Legends Spirits CEO Chris Radomski, Founder of niche brands of Bourbon, Tequila, and Wine
The South Floridian Changing the Way We Drink
South Floridian Chris Radomski, Founder and CEO of Legends Spirits, is changing the way we drink with his multi-branded wine and spirits development which produces Duke Spirits Kentucky Bourbon and Rye, La Adelita Tequila, and As One Cru Wines.
Before founding Legends Spirits, a diverse portfolio of wine and spirits, Radomski entered into a partnership that led to the formation and development of the Hundred Acre Wine Group, an acclaimed Napa Valley-based winery having an unprecedented 22 Robert Parker 100-point ratings.
Since then, Radomski has built a tremendous industry reputation with distributors and critics and has a proven track record of successful wine and spirits brands that have consistently been awarded multiple 96–100-point ratings distinguishing himself in the industry.
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Bourbon – Duke Spirits is an artisan distiller crafting award-winning ultra-premium bourbon, rye, and tequila inspired by legendary American icon, craftsman, and actor John Wayne, or “The Duke.
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Tequila – La Adelita is a premium single-estate tequila sold at hot spots such as Casa Amor in St. Tropez, Ocean Club in St. Barths, Baoli in Cannes, Annabel’s in London, Cipriani in St. Tropez, and many other locations.
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Wine – As One Cru is a boutique selection of rare hand-crafted wines with an incredibly balanced yet bold collection to reflect the true nature of the varietals and Napa Valley and other great wine regions.
Radomski‘s niche brands are growing leaps and bounds post-pandemic as consumers are demanding quality and craftsmanship, and are in distribution around the globe in some of the most prestigious areas such as St. Tropez, Cannes, London, St. Bart’s, and Miami as well as in top restaurants, including ultra-luxury restaurant groups Cipriani, Les Arielles, Cheval Blanc, La Reserve Ramatuell, La Guérite, Baoli, Ocean Club, as well as Sexy Fish and are also sold online.
About La Adelita:
Founded by CEO of Legends Spirits Chris Radomski, La Adelita is a true Estate tequila aged in American Oak barrels at Hacienda La Capilla located 7,290 feet above sea level in the heart of Jalisco Highs, which has some of the finest conditions for agave to flourish with moderate climate and volcanic ground. La Adelita is proud to be a part of the less than 2% of tequila brands in existence that are 100% single-estate, which means that the same group that owns, farms, and harvests the land creates, markets, and sells the tequila brand. La Adelita’s smooth, strong flavors are reflected in its name, embodying the strength of the women who fought in the Mexican revolution of 1910, “Las Adelitas.” Much like these female fighters, La Adelita Tequila is unrelenting in the pursuit of passionate perseverance toward purity, quality, and authenticity.
About Duke Spirits:
Duke Spirits is an artisan distiller crafting award-winning ultra-premium bourbon, rye, and tequila. Crafted from decades-old recipes and bottles from the archives of American icon John Wayne, Duke Spirits is committed to preserving the legacy of John Wayne and the great American ideals he stood for. Founded in 1885, The O.Z. Tyler Distillery sits on 26 acres on the banks of the Ohio River and holds the 11th license in Kentucky to operate a distillery. Its blend of modern technology and old-school technique allows for our bourbon and ryes to age in the finest French Oak wine barrels from 1932 – allowing for the perfect execution of the production process under the watchful eye of the Duke Spirits Founders, Chris Radomski and Ethan Wayne, and Master Distiller Jacob Call. For more information visit www.dukespirits.com.
About As One Cru:
As One Cru is a boutique selection of rare hand-crafted wines. Spearheaded by renowned Vintner, Chris Radomski, with a legacy of 100-point wines, alongside top Chefs and Sommeliers to craft an incredibly balanced yet bold collection of wines to reflect the true nature of the varietals and Napa Valley and other great wine regions. Sparing no expense to create wines that overdeliver for the price and can stand up against the top wines from around the globe. As One Cru wines are available to private clients and to fine restaurants.
Christopher Radomski Biography
Christopher Radomski is an entrepreneur and vintner who has made a significant impact in the wine and spirits industries by remaining steadfast in his pursuit of excellence throughout his career.
In the mid-1990s, Radomski entered into a partnership that led to the formation and development of the Hundred Acre Wine Group, an acclaimed Napa Valley-based winery having an unprecedented 22 Robert Parker 100-point ratings.
Having traveled the world working to produce and market wines from California, Argentina, Italy, France and Spain, Radomski brought new experiences to U.S. wine drinkers in categories previously underdeveloped. Within each wine region, Radomski has developed a keen appreciation and knowledge of the culinary attributes, integrating them with the sales and marketing tactics of the broad wine portfolio.
In 2010, drawing inspiration from John Wayne’s private bourbon recipes and vision locked away since 1962, Radomski embarked on an exciting and unique partnership and launched Duke Spirits. The brand pays homage to the Hollywood icon’s passion for spirits. Duke Spirits offers carefully crafted bourbon, rye and tequila, embodying the essence of John Wayne’s pursuit of perfection and excellence.
In 2017, Radomski carried this forward and founded Legends Spirits a multi-branded wine and spirits development, which produces 94-99 point-rated wines, tequila, American bourbons, rye, gin, mescal and rum. The Legends Spirits portfolio includes Duke Spirits, La Adelita and As One Cru.
La Adelita is a rare tequila produced in Mexico and is a true Estate tequila aged in American Oak barrels at Hacienda La Capilla located 7,290 feet above sea level in the heart of Jalisco Highs, which has some of the finest conditions for agave to flourish with moderate climate and volcanic ground. La Adelita is part of the less than 2% of tequila brands in existence that are 100% single-estate, which means that the same group that owns, farms, and harvests the land creates, markets, and sells the tequila brand.
The launch of As One Cru, a boutique selection of rare hand-crafted wines, marks Radomski’s return to the wine industry. As One Cru brings a group of experts – that are also friends – in the wine and food industries together to create unique wines. The release of the boutique Napa portfolio of Cabernet and Pinot Noir has been met with great anticipation and regard, receiving 96-99-point ratings. It is an incredibly balanced yet bold collection of wines to reflect the true nature of the varieties of Napa Valley and other great wine regions.
Radomski’s successful brands are in distribution around the globe in some of the most prestigious areas such as St. Tropez, Cannes, London, St. Bart’s, and Miami as well as in top restaurants, including ultra-luxury restaurant groups Cipriani, Les Arielles, Cheval Blanc, La Reserve Ramatuell, La Guérite, Baoli, Ocean Club, as well as Sexy Fish and are also sold online.
With a deep appreciation for terroir and a background in enology, Radomski emphasizes the significance of environmental factors in crafting outstanding libations. His dedication to quality, innovation, and paying homage to the legacy of great icons continues to redefine the boundaries of the wine and spirits industries.
