Luxco, Inc. announced the launch of Cortada Smoked Tequila – a new premium tequila cut with a hint of smoke. Offering both Blanco and Reposado varieties, Cortada Smoked Tequila is available exclusively in Denver and through e-commerce in partnership with Shared Pour. 

Cortada Smoked Tequila Blanco retails for $49.99 USD and Cortada Smoked Tequila Reposado retails for $54.99 USD.

When fourth-generation Master Distiller Graciela “Grace” Gonzalez discovered a unique recipe passed down by her great-grandfather, she knew she had to try it. Created using hand-selected, estate-grown agave, the already cooked agave is smoked with Mesquite and Mexican Oak, creating a unique flavor.

“Cortada represents generations of masterful craft and innovation,” Gonzalez said in a news release. “It’s elegant, but also has a spicy side. Denver is a perfect launch city – a place with rich, cultural history that’s always pushing the envelope to create what comes next. I’m excited to see what the exceptionally inventive local mixologists create with Cortada.”

Cortada begins in Los Altos and the Valley area of Jalisco, Mexico, where fully mature, 100% Blue Weber Agave are hand-selected for harvest. Within hours it is cooked and smoked over Mexican Oak and Mesquite wood, infusing the agave with just enough smoke for a spicy finish that perfectly complements the sweet, earthy flavors of agave. 

“Cortada allows us to do something new with tequila,” Cortada Brand Manager Kayleigh Longo said. “Smoked spirits are igniting fresh creativity across the spirits world – and Cortada brings that bold innovation to tequila. The way just a hint of smoke interacts with the agave makes it a must-try for anyone seeking a spicier sipping spirit or cocktail experience.”

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About Cortada Tequila

Generations of excellence inspired us to try something different. Their echoes remind us that extraordinary Tequila isn’t merely the result of hard work – it requires subtlety. Nuance. Craft. Born from precision and cultivated with love, our hand-selected, 100% Blue Weber Agave is finished with a whisper of smoke that lets our spirit truly speak. We invite you to discover and share a blend of artistry, tradition and innovation of this distinctive Tequila. Visit https://cortadatequila.com/ for more information or visit sharedpour.com to order outside of the Denver metropolitan area.