Apogee 21 Holdings, Inc. acquires controlling interest in Noble Acquisitions, Inc. which owns Noble Oak Bourbon and Rye

Henderson, NV —Apogee 21 Holdings, Inc., dba A21 Wine and Spirits, a growth-focused beverage industry holding company, today announced that it has acquired a controlling and majority ownership interest in Noble Acquisitions Inc., the company that fully owns the Noble Oak Bourbon and Rye brand.

The transaction represents a significant milestone for Apogee 21 Holdings as the company continues to expand its portfolio of premium beverage brands and build a platform focused on long-term brand development, operational excellence, and strategic market growth.

Noble Oak, known for its distinctive double-oak finishing process and sustainability-focused mission—where “every bottle plants a tree” and contributes to global reforestation efforts—has established itself as a respected name in the American Bourbon category. With the acquisition of Noble Acquisitions Inc., Apogee 21 Holdings will now guide the brand’s next phase of growth through enhanced distribution strategy, marketing investment, and international market expansion.

“This acquisition represents a natural alignment with our strategy of investing in authentic, high-quality brands that have strong consumer resonance and long-term growth potential,” said Mark Newman, CEO of Apogee 21 Holdings, Inc. “Noble Oak is a brand with a compelling story, strong product award winning quality, national distribution, and meaningful consumer engagement. We are excited to support its continued expansion.”

The acquisition also strengthens the broader ecosystem of companies affiliated with Apogee 21 Holdings, including national sales and brand-building capabilities through A21 Wine and Spirits, which supports brand development and market execution across the United States.

With Noble Oak joining its growing portfolio, Apogee 21 Holdings continues to pursue strategic acquisitions and partnerships that align with its vision of building a diversified platform of premium wine and spirits brands supported by strong national distribution relationships.

“Apogee 21 was created to identify and scale brands with authentic stories and long-term value,” added COO Rob Koch. “Noble Oak exemplifies that philosophy, and we look forward to building on the brand’s strong foundation in the years ahead.”

About A21 Wine and Spirits

A21 Wine and Spirits is a premium wine and spirits company dedicated to crafting and representing exceptional brands rooted in quality, integrity, and innovation. With a growing portfolio and a partner-first mindset, the company focuses on building long-term value through disciplined execution, strategic growth, and authentic storytelling.

A21’s portfolio includes the owned brands of Noble Oak, Monkey in Paradise Craft Vodka, one of the fastest growing vodkas in the US, Ándale Luxury Tequila, Blue Nectar Tequila, and the agency brands of Zunte Mezcal, Ronald Isley’s Contagious XO Brandy, Finca Ferrer Wines from Argentina, Chateau d’Astros from Provence France, and John Lee Hooker Bourbons.

For more information, visit https://www.apogee21holdings.com/

About Noble Oak

Noble Oak is an award-winning American Bourbon brand known for its distinctive oak finishing process and its environmental commitment to reforestation initiatives. The brand combines premium craftsmanship with a purpose-driven mission, delivering exceptional whiskey while contributing to global sustainability efforts.

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