Will Smith was gifted two gold cases from Swansea's Au Vodka - this is what happened next
The brand described it as 'a crazy moment in its global journey'
Hollywood megastar Will Smith has been presented with Au Vodka's latest product
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Hollywood A-lister Will Smith has been presented with two golden cases of a Welsh vodka brand's new flavour, in the latest chapter of its ever-growing success story.
DJ Charlie Sloth, who is one of the directors of Swansea-based Au Vodka, met up with the multi award-winning actor where he presented him with two custom briefcases.
Sloth told the star he was the first person in the world to be given juicy peach-flavoured mixer cans, in a moment the brand described as "a crazy moment in its global journey."
Smith responded: "Wow. That's beautiful. Good looking out."
Sloth told him: "You're literally the first person in the world to have them."
"Juicy peach, love that," Smith said, as he cracked open a can and tasted it for himself. He then embraced Sloth with a hug and told him: "Very good. Thank you."
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Earlier this year, Au Vodka moved into incredible new £3 million headquarters in Llansamlet. You can take a look around its new base by clicking here.
Au Vodka is the brainchild of friends Charlie Morgan, 29, and Jackson Quinn, 31.
It has taken the spirits world by storm since launching in 2016.
The brand, known for its striking gold bottle, has gone from its humble beginnings of a production of 2,000 bottles to now selling more than 1.6 million. You can read more about its amazing story by clicking here.
Will Smith is performing in Cardiff this August as part of his upcoming Based on a True Story Summer Tour.
The global superstar will headline Live at Bute Park on Monday, August 25, joined by very special guests, disco legends Nile Rodgers & CHIC.
The Based on a True Story Tour announcement comes on the heels of Will Smith's first full-length album in 20 years, Based on a True Story.
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These live shows will see him performing songs from the new album along with his classic hits including Jiggy Wit It, Miami, Summertime and more.
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