A decade after its first batch was distilled, Cazcanes Tequila is marking the milestone with what the brand claims is the highest-proof Extra Añejo currently available in the United States. The Extra Añejo No. 10 Tributo Edition clocks in at 108 proof (54% ABV), making it the brand's first still-strength expression in its aged portfolio and a rare specimen in a category where anything above 50% ABV is exceptionally uncommon.
Production & Proof
Reaching Extra Añejo status at high proof demands exacting control over barrel extraction and blending. For the Tributo Edition, Cazcanes used de-charred and re-charred ex-whiskey barrels alongside precise blending to preserve and amplify the native character of its hand-selected, organically grown agave. The distillate itself originates deep in the jungle of Tequila, Jalisco, with production water sourced from Navichi Springs in the community of Hostotipaquillo. For on-premise buyers and specialty spirits retailers, the technical distinction matters: still-strength tequila aged to Extra Añejo territory represents genuine scarcity, not just marketing, and positions the expression firmly in the ultra-premium collectible tier.
Community and Craft
The release is framed as a tribute to the network of people behind the liquid — agaveros, jimadores, distillers, master blenders, and the broader Hostotipaquillo community whose spring water feeds production. Co-Founder José Santillán described the brand's first decade as one shaped by the people around it, citing support for English-language education and community gatherings in his hometown alongside the more visible craft elements. That narrative dovetails with a growing operator and consumer appetite for spirits with verifiable provenance and transparent supply chains, a trend that has benefited producers who can point to specific landscapes and named communities rather than generic terroir claims.
Availability and Pricing
Production is capped at exactly 3,650 bottles — one per day across a symbolic decade — priced at $499.99 each. Each package includes a collectible coin and a set of tequila flutes. The Tributo Edition is available directly through Cazcanes.com. For bar programs and spirits buyers, the limited allocation and collector packaging make it a viable candidate for curated tequila flights, special-event programming, or display inventory, though at that price point and volume, sell-through will depend heavily on targeted outreach to agave enthusiasts and collectors rather than standard retail velocity.
The release adds to a year of momentum for Cazcanes: the brand's Nuestras Raíces expression earned a 100-point score from Wine Enthusiast in 2026, the first and only perfect score the publication has awarded to a spirit. For operators tracking the ultra-premium tequila and agave spirits segment, Cazcanes is building a credentialed portfolio that spans both critical recognition and production innovation. Bars and restaurants investing in deep beverage program differentiation will find the Tributo Edition's combination of proof record, limited supply, and community story well-suited to premium cocktail menus and collector-driven back-bar presentations.
Written by Michael Politz, Author of Guide to Restaurant Success: The Proven Process for Starting Any Restaurant Business From Scratch to Success (ISBN: 978-1-119-66896-1), Founder of Food & Beverage Magazine, the leading online magazine and resource in the industry. Designer of the Bluetooth logo and recognized in Entrepreneur Magazine's "Top 40 Under 40" for founding American Wholesale Floral, Politz is also the Co-founder of the Proof Awards and the CPG Awards and a partner in numerous consumer brands across the food and beverage sector.
