Neurita Tequila today announced the appointment of Wildfire Advisory as its strategic and execution partner for the brand's official launch into the United States market in 2026. The partnership marks a significant milestone for Neurita as it accelerates its global expansion and prepares to enter one of the world's most dynamic spirits markets.
Neurita's entry comes at a pivotal moment for the category. The U.S. tequila segment has reached $6.7 billion, growing 2.9% year-over-year, with the premium tequila segment leading the charge at an 8.9% CAGR. Flavored tequila continues to surge, posting a 13.2% CAGR and expanding from 5% to 9% share of the total tequila category over the past five years.
Despite this momentum, the 100% agave flavored tequila space remains underdeveloped—representing a major opportunity. Comparatively, flavor accounts for 22% of the vodka category, valued at $7.2 billion, signaling significant headroom for growth in tequila.
Women are a key driver of tequila's continued expansion, yet their preferences remain underserved across the category. Consumers are increasingly seeking simple, better-for-you options with low sugar and no artificial ingredients, along with enhanced visual appeal, flavor-forward offerings, and cocktail versatility. Margaritas remain America's #1 trending cocktail—particularly among women and across social platforms—reinforcing the momentum behind flavor-led innovation.
Neurita recently completed a full upgrade of its range to a 100% agave base, accompanied by a refreshed packaging design made possible through its new distillery partnership and investment from Grupo PSA.
Lucy Smith, Founder of Neurita, said: "Partnering with Wildfire marks a major step forward for Neurita as we prepare to enter the U.S.—a market that continues to define global trends in spirits. Wildfire brings years of proven expertise, a deep understanding of premium tequila, and an ability to build culturally resonant brands. Their strategic vision aligns perfectly with our ambition to elevate flavored tequila with a 100% agave, better-for-you offering. We believe the U.S. is ready for a brand that brings more flavor, more creativity, and more inclusivity to the category, and we're thrilled to be embarking on this next chapter together."
Conor Hardy, Co-Founder of Wildfire Agency, added: "Neurita is entering the U.S. at exactly the right moment. Consumer demand for premium tequila and natural flavor innovation has never been stronger, yet there is still a clear gap for brands that speak directly to modern drinkers—especially women—who are reshaping the spirits landscape. Neurita has the product quality, brand energy, and cultural relevance to become a standout player. We're excited to lead the strategy, creative, and market activation for the U.S. launch and to help make Neurita a defining name in the next wave of tequila growth."
About Neurita Tequila
Neurita is a modern tequila brand grounded in 100% agave craftsmanship and designed for today's cocktail-forward consumer. With a focus on natural flavor, visual appeal, and mixability, Neurita brings a fresh perspective to tequila's fastest-growing segments.
About Wildfire Advisory
Wildfire is a global brand agency specializing in building, launching, and scaling premium beverage brands across global markets. Known for high-impact strategy and execution, Wildfire partners with innovators ready to accelerate growth.
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