Veteran-Owned Cape Horn Tequila Launches Añejo Expression

The award-winning brand known for supporting Veterans with PTSD expands its additive-free portfolio

NEW YORK, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cape Horn Tequila, the brand forged at sea by a Navy Veteran to help combat fellow Veterans with PTSD, is proud to announce a new Añejo Tequila expression. The recent 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition award-winning Cape Horn Tequila collection now offers a Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo, all available online.

"We launched Cape Horn Tequila with one mission: to support the Veterans who come home from service and continue fighting battles no one else can see," said Taylor Grieger, founder of Cape Horn Tequila and Skeleton Crew Adventures. "The Añejo is the next chapter in our story. Crafted with care, aged with intention, and rooted in the mission to help our heroes heal. We're proud to share it with the world."

At 40% ABV, the Cape Horn Tequila Añejo is aged for 18 months and crafted from 100% Blue Weber Agave with zero additives. The rich, complex flavor profile has notes of dark chocolate, dried fruits, and warm spices. Distilled in small batches and tested by those who know what grit really tastes like, every bottle tells a story of courage, perseverance, and helps fund their mission.

Founded by Taylor Grieger, a Navy Veteran who struggled mightily with PTSD, launched the brand from a sailboat. After serving as a Navy rescue swimmer, Taylor set out to round Cape Horn—the most dangerous passage on Earth—not for glory, but to raise awareness for the silent battles Veterans and first responders face with PTSD. What started as a mission to survive the roughest waters on Earth became something bigger: a movement to heal through adventure. That journey became the heartbeat of this brand.

Taylor's story was so impactful, it was documented in the film Hell or High Seas. Beyond the film, Taylor and Cape Horn Tequila have one true mission in mind: to end Veteran suicide. With that goal, Cape Horn Tequila has founded the Skeleton Crew Adventures, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and first responders overcome PTSD through adventure therapy programs.

• Guided sailing expeditions, both nearshore and offshore
• Community support network and peer mentoring
• No-cost programs for qualifying veterans and first responders

The Cape Horn Tequila Añejo is now available on the Cape Horn Tequila online shop and at select retailers in 24 states for an SRP of $80. For more information about Cape Horn Tequila and its exceptional additive-free lineup of tequilas, please visit https(colon)//www(dot)capehorntequila(dot)com/.  

About Cape Horn Tequila

Cape Horn Tequila was founded by U.S. Navy rescue swimmer and combat veteran Taylor Grieger, whose life-changing journey around the treacherous waters of Cape Horn was captured in the award-winning documentary Hell or High Seas. The brand exists to raise awareness for the mental health struggles faced by Veterans and First Responders, and to fund free adventure therapy through its nonprofit partner, Skeleton Crew Adventures.

Crafted with Blue Weber Agave and a proprietary distillation process perfected across Mexico and Texas, Cape Horn Tequila is more than a spirit—it's a mission in a bottle. Every sip supports a larger purpose: helping heroes heal by reconnecting them with nature and community. Bold, meaningful, and driven by purpose, Cape Horn Tequila brings exceptional quality and powerful storytelling together in every pour.

About AIKO Brands

Aiko Brands is a nationally recognized importer of premium alcoholic beverages, offering a diverse and high-quality portfolio to the U.S. market. With extensive expertise in ethnic market preferences and a tailored approach to diverse consumer segments, Aiko Brands provides a selection of fine beverages designed to satisfy even the most discerning tastes. The company's distribution network includes 127 partner organizations across 46 U.S. states, ensuring broad market reach and exceptional service. Aiko Brands sources products from South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and has developed strategic partnerships with leading European manufacturers, securing exclusive import rights to some of the world's finest spirits and wines. By combining industry knowledge, consumer insights, and a commitment to quality, Aiko Brands continues to shape the future of the U.S. alcoholic beverage market.

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