Cazcanes Tequila Releases Rare Batch of Nuestras Raíces Agave Spirit

JALISCO, MEXICO | Cazcanes Tequila announced today the launch of Nuestras Raíces Edición Especial 2026 (SRP $109.99), 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 is handcrafted by Humberto Alvarado at the 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 less 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. 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,” said Cazcanes Co-Founder Jose Santillan.

Nuestras Raíces is a reflection of the land, the water, and the singular 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,” says Cazcanes Nuestras Raíces Distiller Humberto Alvarado. “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 presented 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 in the best 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 a one-of-one agave distillate whose methods reflect a tradition that existed long before modern certification systems.

The Score Belongs to the Method

In April 2026, Nuestras Raíces 2025 became the first spirit in Wine Enthusiast's 46-year history to receive a perfect 100-point score. For Cazcanes, that score belongs to the method. The score is not simply recognition of a spirit — it is validation of a process rooted in patience, artisanal knowledge, and craftsmanship.

Ingredients & Tasting Notes

Nuestras Raíces 2026 is crafted exclusively with 100% Blue Weber agave, natural spring water, and wild yeast. Bottled at still strength, 48.1% ABV, the liquid is bright, herbaceous, and boldly agave-forward.

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• Nose: Bright and herbaceous, with notes of fresh lime, salinity, grilled vegetables, and cut grass, layered with grapefruit, mint, roasted pepper, and lightly toasted cumin seed.
• Taste: A lush, full-bodied mouthfeel delivers an unapologetically savory palate of roasted peppers, charred vegetables, and sea salt at the core, woven through with grapefruit, lime, and deeply ripe cooked agave, with blistered jalapeño lingering on the finish.
• Finish: Long and warming, with a lingering cooked agave sweetness, bright citrus notes, and a subtle thread of minerality.

About Cazcanes Tequila

Cazcanes produces tequila rooted in traditional methods, intentional production, and a commitment to preserving the natural character of agave. Our core expressions are produced with organic Blue Weber agave and volcanic spring water from Navichi Springs in Hostotipaquillo. Known for bold agave-forward profiles and a philosophy of aging to taste, not time, Cazcanes is a brand built on what the land gives — nothing more. True to Earth, True to Flavor. For more information, visit cazcanes.com or follow @drinkcazcanes on Instagram.