Tequila & Mezcal: Elevated
The Good Stuff from Jalisco to Oaxaca
Forget everything you thought you knew about Tequila.
This isn’t for slamming at 2am with a wince and a regret chaser.
This isn’t Tequila’s glow-up – it’s Tequila’s return to form. Grown with care, distilled with intent, and made to be enjoyed like any other great spirit: with attention, appreciation, and the occasional oversized ice cube.
It’s time to really respect the agave spirits. Mezcal is as rich and rewarding as any Cognac. You wouldn’t put supermarket cola in your best whisky, so why settle for basic when it comes to Tequila?
Whether you’re just getting into the world of agave spirits or ready to level up, we’ve got something exceptional waiting for you.
Tequila for cocktails
Blanco and reposado Tequilas are ready to be mixed. Clean, crisp, and agave-forward, they’re the perfect base for everything from classic Margaritas to smoky twists on the Old Fashioned. A proper cocktail starts with a proper spirit – and that spirit starts with agave.
Herradura Reposado Tequila
A classic reposado from Casa Herradura, made with 100% agave roasted in clay ovens and fermented with wild yeast from fruit trees on the estate. Aged for 11 months in charred American oak, it’s rich and rounded with roasted agave, buttery toffee, and mellow spice.
Tasting Notes
Nose:
Cooked agave, creamy vanilla, nutmeg, and a whiff of orchard fruit.
Palate:
Buttery toffee, caramelised oak, warming cinnamon, and roasted agave with a touch of black pepper.
Finish:
Long and mellow with lingering spice and toasty oak.
PiÑa Picante Margarita
This one brings the beach heat and the chilli kick. Fresh pineapple juice and Herradura Tequila lay down the fruit-forward base, while serrano peppers bring the fire. Think Margarita, but turned up to eleven.
Prep
3 mins
Serves
1 person
Ingredients
Method
Garnish
Pineapple to garnish
Tequila for sipping
Forget the shot glass. This is Tequila with ambition. We're spotlighting the complex, flavour-packed expressions that deserve your attention (and your best glassware). Whether you’re sipping slowly or shaking up something stunning, there’s more to agave than lime and salt.
Código 1530 Rosa
Produced in Mexico’s Los Bajos region from 100% agave, grown to full maturity and double distilled in handmade stills, this Tequila spends a month resting in French white oak Napa Valley Cabernet red wine barrels, imparting a delicate rosy hue, elegant floral notes, and subtle red fruit sweetness.
Tasting Notes
Nose:
Rosewater, strawberries, earthy agave, and a flicker of pepper.
Palate:
Red berries, lemon zest, soft agave, and a trace of vanilla.
Finish:
Light and clean with sweet fruit and floral whispers.
Código On The Rocks
Código 1530 Rosa brings delicate red fruit and floral tones, so serve it over ice with a grapefruit twist or an edible flower for a low-effort, high-style drink ideal for slow afternoons and golden hours.
Prep
3 mins
Serves
1 person
Ingredients
Method
Ingredients
50ml Código 1530 Rosa
Garnish
Grapefruit peel
Tequila for special occasions
These are the best of the best. Fine Tequilas that bring richness, depth, and character – perfect for sipping neat or celebrating in style. Think of them as Tequila’s answer to fine whisky: something to pour slowly, savour completely, and share with people who get it.
Cincoro Añejo
Cincoro Añejo was created by a team of NBA owners including Michael Jordan. The ultra-premium Tequila has a serious sense of style – but it backs it all up in the glass. Made with 100% blue agave and aged for between 24 and 48 months in Tennessee whiskey barrels, it’s luxurious, velvety, and layered with oak-driven richness.
Tasting Notes
Nose:
Deep caramel and vanilla arrive first, followed by roasted agave, dark chocolate, toasted coconut, and cigar box spice.
Palate:
Silky and indulgent. Butterscotch, crème brûlée, candied orange, and baking spices roll over the tongue, underpinned by charred oak and a subtle hint of dried cherry.
Finish:
Long, warm, and elegant with a slow fade of toffee, dark cocoa, and aged wood.
Cincoro Grand Fashioned
The Grand Fashioned swaps bourbon for Cincoro Añejo. Add a touch of agave nectar and bitters, and you’ve got a serve that’s smooth, deep, and dangerously sippable. The garnish? Classic. The mood? Absolutely first class.
Prep
3 mins
Serves
1 person
Ingredients
Method
Garnish
Orange swath
Maraschino cherry
Mezcal: more than a spirit
Mezcal isn’t made, it’s crafted – a word that’s thrown around far too often, but here it’s bang on the money. Produced in small batches, often by family-run palenques, each drop is shaped by centuries of tradition, local agave varieties, and hand-dug ovens. It's complex, smoky, and a beautiful expression of Mexico’s deep-rooted relationship with agave. Drinking mezcal is experiencing a living history.
Ilegal Reposado
Ilegal Reposado delivers a softer, oak-influenced take on mezcal without losing its smoky soul. Double-distilled in copper and aged in American oak, it balances sweet vanilla and wood with earthy agave and subtle smoke. It's approachable but far from boring – a great entry point for mezcal newcomers, and a reliable favourite for seasoned sippers.
Tasting Notes
Nose:
Warming wood smoke, vanilla pod, grilled pineapple, and roasted agave. Hints of cocoa and green herbs linger underneath.
Palate:
Creamy and gently smoky. Flavours of baked banana, toasted spice, agave syrup, and charred oak develop with a savoury edge.
Finish:
Smooth and smoky with a little black pepper, fading into sweet spice and agave earthiness.
Ilegal Matador
A stripped-back stirred serve that brings Ilegal Reposado’s smooth mezcal character into sharp focus. With dry vermouth and dry curaçao for structure and lift, it’s an agave-driven take on a Martini – smoky, citrusy, and just a little dangerous.
Prep
3 mins
Serves
1 person
Ingredients
Method
Garnish
Orange peel
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