Bon Vivant Brands was founded in 2014 by Chris McClain, bringing together his experience in Business Development, Consumer Marketing, Alcoholic Beverages and Design to create a series of gins around the Old Trade Routes. Europa was the first gin to hit the market in 2017. In it's first year Europa has won 9 Awards for Taste and 4 Awards for Design. After one year on the market Europa is available in 20 states in the USA.