Latest Tequila News

Tenampa Azul from Gran Centenario Launches April 09

May 10, 2009

Azul® From The House Of Gran Centenario® To Launch In April 2009, Backed By Three Million Dollar Marketing Campaign

Proximo Spirits, Inc. to Introduce Mexico’s Fastest-Growing, 100% Agave Tequila

Proximo Spirits, Inc., the newly formed, privately-owned, super-premium spirits distributor, announces the introduction of Azul® from the house of Gran Centenario®, the world’s most-awarded tequila. Currently, Azul is Mexico’s fastest-growing 100% agave tequila brand and represents a revolution in the extremely competitive tequila category, with its sleek packaging and affordable price. Supported by a comprehensive, integrated marketing campaign, Azul will be on-shelf nationwide beginning in April 2009.

3 Amigos Tequila Awarded Organic Certification

Apr 14, 2009

(San Bartolo Farms, Phoenix, Ariz.) – 3 Amigos Blanco Tequila earned its organic certification in the United States and the European Union, making it one of the world’s first tequilas to achieve the distinction.

3 Amigos Blanco Tequila is at the forefront of a movement that continues to gain momentum. The Nutrition Business Journal reported in 2006 that the U.S. organic market was a $13.8-billion industry. It also estimated that organic food sales would rise to $23.8 billion by 2010. With its earth-friendly product, 3 Amigos allows consumers to make a healthy choice and still indulge in savory tequila.

Casa Noble Tequilas Receive Organic Certification

Apr 06, 2009

The brand’s distinctive new Single Barrel line garners award recognition at the 2009 World Spirits Competition

(BEVERLY HILLS, CA; April 6, 2009) - Casa Noble, a family-owned distillery founded over 200 years ago in Jalisco, Mexico, celebrates its official endorsement from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as certified organic, marking its arrival as one of only two certified organic tequilas available worldwide. Attention to authentic tequila production methods and innovative distillation approaches have in turn garnered the brand widespread accolades. Most recently, at the 2009 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, the new Casa Noble Single Barrel Añejo was awarded a double gold medal in the Extra-Añejo category.

Tequila Ocho Unveils 2009 Vintage for Cinco de Mayo

Mar 11, 2009

First Single-Estate Tequila in the United States Gaining Steam

Altamar Brands, LLC announced today that Tequila Ocho, the first ultra-premium single estate vintage tequila to be introduced to the United States market, is releasing its 2009 vintage in time to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Both the Plata and Reposado varieties from Las Pomez are available now. The 2009 vintage of Añejo from El Carrizal, which is aged for a full year, will be released in July.

Mondavi and Kanbar Join Partida Tequila

Mar 09, 2009

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - J. Gary Shansby, founder and chairman of Partida Tequila (named 'the best tequila money can buy' by America's leading spirits expert Paul Pacult), announced today the additions of Michael Mondavi and Maurice Kanbar to the Partida Tequila Board of Directors. In addition to serving on the Partida Board, both Mr. Mondavi and Mr. Kanbar have made capital investments in Partida. Terms of the investments were not disclosed.

Dos Lunas Tequila Enters the Silver State of Nevada

Mar 03, 2009

El Paso, TX- Dos Lunas Spirits, LLC is proud to announce the newest spirit available in the state of Nevada . Dos Lunas Tequila will soon be available for purchase in area bars and on store shelves, including the infamous Las Vegas strip. Dos Lunas will be represented by Nevada distributor, BMC Fine Spirits.