Trump Vodka facts for kids
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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 a special brand of a drink called vodka. It was created in the United States in 2005. This brand was made by a company called Drinks Americas. They had permission from the Trump Organization to use the Trump name. The drink was first made in the Netherlands and then in Germany.
By 2011, Trump Vodka stopped being made in the United States. This was because it did not sell enough. However, you can still find it for sale in Israel. It is especially popular there during the Jewish holiday of Passover.
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How the Trump Vodka Brand Started
In 2005, a company called Drinks Americas made a deal with Donald Trump. They wanted to create a new brand of vodka. This new brand became known as Trump Vodka.
When it launched, the brand used the slogan "Success Distilled." Donald Trump thought it would sell more than other popular vodka brands. He even said that a mixed drink called a "Trump & Tonic" (T&T) would become very popular. In 2007, Drinks Americas also made a deal to sell many cases of Trump Vodka to Russia each year.
The Trump Vodka brand stopped being made in the United States in 2011. This happened because sales were not high enough. Later, in 2015, when Donald Trump was running for president, he did not list Trump Vodka as one of his business assets.
Business Challenges and Lawsuits
Drinks Americas faced some legal problems because of Trump Vodka. One company, Bruni Glass, sued them. This was because Drinks Americas had not paid their bills. As a result, 500,000 small Trump Vodka bottles were melted down.
Donald Trump also sued Drinks Americas. He said they had not paid him money they owed for using his name. However, the court did not continue with his case.
Trump Vodka in Israel
Trump Vodka became quite popular in Israel. At first, a company named H. Pixel International started selling it there without a full agreement. Donald Trump then sued them. He said they did not have his permission to use his image or the brand name in their ads.
However, Trump later stopped the lawsuit. He then signed a deal with H. Pixel International. This allowed them to officially sell Trump Vodka in Israel.
The brand became a popular choice in Israel around the Passover holiday. This was because the vodka was made from potatoes, not grains. This made it acceptable for kosher dietary rules during Passover. However, some Trump Vodka made in 2013 was found to have ingredients that are not allowed during Passover.
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