Our History
Our History
David Cruz, the creator and founder of Antoni Barcelona, launched the brand in 2015. He also founded Victoria Barcelona in 2017 and has been the sole owner of both brands since their inception. These brands were established with the mission to touch the hearts of customers with unique pieces and works of art that offer a one-of-a-kind experience. Perfect for gifts, romantic moments, or enjoying favorite drinks with family, friends, or in solitude, they provide a spiritual experience that blends art and culture. These high-quality artisanal products are crafted and designed with heart and passion.
In late 2017, two employees of Antoni Barcelona allegedly betrayed the brand by copying everything they had learned during the creation process. They founded Cornet, a brand that imitated Antoni Barcelona’s products, falsely presenting them as the original and spreading defamatory claims.
In 2019, new partners joined Antoni Barcelona to drive the brand's growth. However, under false promises of expansion and lacking sufficient capital, these partners decided to withdraw due to the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, citing inadequate management. As a result, new growth strategies were sought, including collaboration with a local partner who initially committed to supporting Antoni Barcelona's global success. Unfortunately, 2023 became the year when this partner used deceptive strategies to usurp the international rights to the Antoni Barcelona brands, except for Antoni Barcelona in the UK, which David successfully retained.
Despite these challenges, David was able to keep control of Antoni Barcelona in the UK. In 2023, he sold the rights to Antoni Barcelona UK to a young, capable company committed to continuing the legacy through antonibarcelonaglass.com. David remains an advisor to this part of Antoni Barcelona, which holds global sales rights. This ensures that David's legacy endures, while enhancing the exclusivity of Victoria Barcelona and all products associated with Antoni. His commitment to offering superior products and service compared to Cornet and the current owner of Antoni Barcelona International remains strong, as they lack the original vision and understanding of the brand.
David Cruz continues to drive innovation, blending art, culture, wine, champagne, and spirits into his products. The designs of Antoni Barcelona and Victoria Barcelona are deeply inspired by the works of Gaudí, the architecture of Barcelona, and the world’s great cathedrals, and they resonate with lovers of wine, cava, whiskey, and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Image from 2015: David Cruz, the original founder of Antoni Barcelona and Victoria Barcelona.