Constellation Brands has acquired a minority stake in Dos Hombres Mezcal, founded by Breaking Bad actors Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston, for an undisclosed sum. American actors Paul and Cranston launched Dos Hombres in July 2019. The brand made its debut in the UK through department store Selfridges last year.
Dos Hombres will remain independently owned and will continue to manage, market and produce its mezcals, Svedka vodka owner Constellation Brands said.
“We have fallen in love with all things mezcal – the process, the community behind the spirit, the tradition,” said Paul. “We were just two guys on a quest to find a spirit that we felt everyone would love, and we’ve put a lot of energy into this.
“We couldn’t be more excited for the next chapter with Constellation and continuing to build this brand. We have big hopes and dreams for Dos Hombres and we are thrilled that Constellation’s vision for Dos Hombres is aligned with ours.”
The deal was made through Constellation’s venture capital subsidiary, which acquired a minority stake in Los Angeles-based Mezcal El Silencio in April 2019.
