Tequila is considered one of the distillates most popular worldwide, so much so that musicians, actors and athletes have entered the tequila market with their brands. We share with you some celebrities with their own tequila.
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6 celebrities with their own tequila
In the world, Mexico is recognized by the Jalisco symbols of the mariachi and tequila, the latter has conquered the palates and tastes of famous people. This love For tequila, it has allowed to gain ground, reaching record figures in both production and exports.
For this reason, several personalities have ventured to create their own tequila label, consolidating it as a distillate of great popularity abroad.
Here are some actors, musical groups and athletes who have ventured to create their own brand of tequila:
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1. AC/DC – Thunderstruck
The hard rock band is famous for creating different drinks such as beer, wine, whiskey and, of course, tequila in its different variants: white, rested and aged. All of them, under the name Thunderstruck, in honor of its iconic single from 1990, and which is distinguished by presenting an intense agave flavor with sweet and fruity nuances.
Name 818 represents the Los Angeles area code, the hometown of the model.
This distillate that has three types: white, añejo and reposado was launched on the market in February of this year and has achieved several awards such as the World Tequila Awards, SIP Awards and the Spirit Awards as Best Reposado Tequila.
It was described as a drink with hints of nutty and caramel, with sweet and smoky aromas and flavors of oak, vanilla and cinnamon.
3. Rita Ora – Prospero
The popular singer is a shareholder and creative director of the brand produced at the Don Roberto distillery in the state of Jalisco and joined forces, in 2019, with the Conecuh Brands beverage company that offers this distilled in its three versions: white, aged and aged. Selling Prospero it is available only in the United States and the United Kingdom.
The lead singer of the band Maroon 5 surprised us by debuting with Calirosa, a new tequila brand with two star presentations: Rosa Blanco and Añejo (both made in Amatitán, Jalisco).
As a particular sign his presentation of Rosa Blanco gets old in barrels of red wine from California for 30 days, a process that allows to obtain unique aromas of strawberry, raspberry and honey, as well as a beautiful pink color.
This famous American basketball player at the end of 2020 decided to be an investment partner of the tequila brand Lobos 1707, a producer of reposado tequila, extra añejo and artisanal mezcal.
The distillates of Lobos 1707 They are displayed in major stores and restaurants in New York, Florida and California, and can also be purchased online.
One of the most important players in basketball became co-founder of the liquor company Cincoro, the same name as its tequila, the result of the selection of agave from two tequila regions of Jalisco.
Cincoro is now among the tequila brands best valued in the market, its añejo sells for $ 130, a higher-priced alternative to Don Julio 1942 ($ 120), while Jordan’s favorite in the new line, the Cincoro Extra Añejo is available for $ 1,600 a bottle.
We know that in the future there will be other celebrities with their own tequila, as this distillate has great popularity in the world, both for drink it only as part of a cocktail.
