Cazcanes Tequila announced the launch of Nuestras Raíces Edición Especial 2026, the latest release of its annual small-batch agave distillate. 

The announcement follows the inaugural 2025 release, which sold out online within seven hours and earned the first-ever perfect 100-point score for any spirit by Wine Enthusiast.

Spanish for “Our Roots,” Nuestras Raíces (SRP $109.99) is handcrafted by Humberto Alvarado at Cazcanes’ place of origin, a remote jungle enclave in Jalisco. Using a family recipe and rustic taberna, Humberto preserves the true character of agave with methods that are entirely his own. The result is a curated annual blend of fewer than 12,000 liters — a nuanced portrait of the season, captured in spirit.

“For Nuestras Raíces 2026, we had the advantage of working with beautifully mature agave, harvested at peak sweetness,” Cazcanes Co-Founder Jose Santillan said in a news release. “With an abundance of agave, we could be incredibly selective and choose only the plants that deliver on depth, richness, and the natural sweetness we seek every time.” 

Nuestras Raíces is a reflection of the land, the water, and the process that creates it. The agave is cooked in a low-pressure autoclave using wood-fire steam and then shredded with a salvaged, 50-year-old Chevy inline-6 engine used to break down the cooked agave fibers. The process is completed through a handmade still using water sourced from a nearby natural spring chosen generations ago by the Alvarado family.

“We built it the Mexican way,” Alvarado said. “And this is how we’ve been working ever since. The goal was never to keep the spirit perfectly consistent, but to maintain it. It took 12 months to create this new batch, and you’ll discover that season in the final sip.”

Cazcanes Nuestras Raíces Edición Especial 2026 is bottled at still strength, 96.2 proof. Each batch is presented with a collectible illustrated label depicting Humberto crafting Nuestras Raíces and finished with Cazcanes’ signature hand-tied rope. Due to its small-batch production, it is available in very limited quantities at cazcanes.com/collections/our-tequilas and at select retailers, bars, and restaurants across the U.S.

What is an Agave Distillate?

Tequila is a protected category governed by strict production regulations, including geographic origin, agave variety, and production method. An agave distillate is a broader classification — predating the creation of the formal tequila appellation and often representing the original way agave spirits were produced in Mexico. Nuestras Raíces is an agave distillate whose methods reflect a tradition that existed long before modern certification systems.

Nuestras Raíces 2026 is crafted exclusively with 100% Blue Weber agave, natural spring water, and wild yeast., and bottled at still strength (48.1% ABV).

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About Cazcanes Tequila

Cazcanes is more than just a tequila—it’s a testament to heritage, craftsmanship, and an unwavering commitment to authenticity. From the pristine Navichi Springs to the hands that shape every bottle, our story is rooted in reverence—for tradition, purity, and the land that shapes our spirit. Cazcanes – True to Earth True to Flavor. For more information, visit Cazcanes Tequila.