Vodkila

Anthony Armstead born on April 4th, 1971 started a café in his old neighborhood where he acquired flair, imagination and the inspiration to create the world's first premium vodka tequila blend since 2008 named Vodkila. Given his background as a café owner, Anthony’s great work ethics, passion for excellence and talented palate propelled him to make a good wine that people will remember. His blend of vodka and tequila made the top 100 Spirits of 2016 and was rated no 92 according to Wine Enthusiasts Magazine. 

His creativity and communication acumen placed him on high demand as he currently manages over 50 brands of wines and spirits from around the world like South Africa, Italy, Spain, Mexico, Argentina & Chile and works with Black Hawk Imports as a distributor of these brands. As a Business Development Manager, Anthony creates retail strategies, creative platforms to promote brands and operations. He has also demonstrated superior commitment to helping others follow their dreams by assisting them in the creation, development and marketing of their New Brands. 

Armstead’s exceptional professionalism, personal initiative, and loyal devotion reflects in his raising of capital and helping to create opportunities for families in underprivileged communities, educating people on how to invest and buy back their own neighborhoods. He supported the NYC’s DHS City FEPS and LINC programme as a partner enhancing the housing of some of the over 1 million homeless people in NYC. 

Anthony is an active member of the Pepsi/Cola Canada Dry Group of NYC, a member of the black wealth movement and serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Alpha11 Investment Group. The Ex-boxer and certified MWBE Minority Business Owner C.E.O in his spare time enjoys being with his family and when not with his family, loves speaking to young fighters about boxing and business.