Aug 23, 2018 · The $1 billion sale of George Clooney's tequila company just made him 2018's highest-paid actor — here's the story of how the brand was set up by accident

Casamigos, often Casamigos Tequila, is an American tequila company founded by George Clooney, Rande Gerber and Mike Meldman. It has been owned by Diageo since 2017. [2] Casamigos went on to become the fastest-growing spirits brand of 2022.

Longtime friends George Clooney, Rande Gerber and Mike Meldman love Casamigos. On the rocks, by the shot, at times, straight from the bottle. Tequila-filled nights with friends is how Casamigos was born.

Jun 25, 2021 · Once upon a time in Mexico, a tequila called Casamigos was born. A tequila that out of nowhere shook the spirit industry leaving competitors astounded by its impact this early in the game. Established by close friends, George Clooney, Rande Burger, and Michael Meldman. Casamigos is a creation made with friends, for friends.

Jun 21, 2017 · George Clooney and Rande Gerber are cashing in big on their tequila company. In a statement to PEOPLE on Wednesday, Clooney confirmed that along with partner, real estate mogul Mike Meldman, the...

Jun 21, 2017 · Casamigos, the tequila brand that Mr. Clooney founded with his friends Rande Gerber and Mike Meldman in 2013, said Wednesday that it had sold itself to the spirits giant Diageo. The deal values the...

Aug 23, 2018 · That company is Casamigos, which sold to Diageo for $1 billion in June 2017 — a sale that just made Clooney the highest-paid actor of 2018, despite not appearing in a film. Diageo agreed to pay...

Mar 2, 2021 · Eventually, Casamigos’s success captured the attention of Diageo, whose alcoholic wares include Guinness beer and Johnnie Walker Scotch. Among the attractions of Casamigos is the high demand for tequila, which has surged in popularity as the agave-born spirit has transcended its frat-house base.

Jun 21, 2017 · George Clooney created a tequila company on a whim, and now it's being sold to Diageo for up to $1 billion, CNBC reported Wednesday.

Jun 21, 2017 · CNBC reports that George Clooney —actor, philanthropist, husband of Amal, noted practical joker, tequila enthusiast—has sold his popular tequila company Casamigos to Diageo, a British alcoholic...