Tequila and mezcal are the hot segments in the spirits category thanks to premium offerings, multicultural consumers and innovative cocktails featuring these agave-based spirits.
The distilled spirits sector remained resilient in 2022 despite a challenging external environment, achieving record market share and sales driven by continued consumer interest in premium spirits and the ongoing recovery of the hospitality industry, the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) reported at its annual economic briefing for media and analysts.
Amber Beverage Group (ABG) has launched a new addition to its KAH Tequila range: KAH Huichol Limited Edition, a collection of hand-decorated, beaded bottles. The series of individually numbered bottles is named after the native Mexican tribe who are creating these artworks.
Reserva de la Familia, Jose Cuervo’s ultra-premium collection of artisanal small-batch tequilas, announced its 2023 collector’s box, designed by artists Rolando Flores and Gabriel Cázares of the Mexico-based Tercerunquinto Collective.
Limited-edition series to feature unique, authentic tequilas
January 23, 2023
Espanita Double Barrel Reposado Tequila will be the first release from the collection. It has already received a 97-point rating and a Triple Gold Medal from the MicroLiquor Spirit Awards.
Bluebird Hardwater announced the launch of its trio of alcohol beverages: VODKA + WATER, TEQUILA + WATER and WHISKEY + WATER, that combine premium spirits with ultra-purified water, creating a ready-to-drink (RTD) canned cocktail at 4% ABV.
Lobos 1707 Tequila and Mezcal now are offering the brand’s award-winning Joven and Reposado in 375-ml bottles. Derived from 100% Blue Weber agave plants, harvested and bottled in Jalisco, Mexico, Lobos 1707 originally launched in 2020 with 750-ml bottles.
Golden Rule Spirits announced the newest addition to its roster of bar-strength, ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails in a can: the Tequila Paloma. The cocktail comes as the fourth variety released by the family-owned, San Francisco–based company.