BAJARRIBA Tequila

Credits

*Additive Free (NO artificial taste, smell or coloring). NOM 1107 Distillery & BAJARRIBA have received Additive-Free Alliance Brand Certification.
*3rd generation Master Distiller (89 years of family experience growing agaves and distilling tequila). NOM 1107: Atotonilco El Alto, Jalisco – Tequila El Viejito Distiller
*100% Blue Weber fully matured agave from the rich, fertile volcanic soil in the Highlands (7,000 ft.) of Jalisco, Mexico
*Old World, time tested, cooking method using pure deep well water, copper/stainless steel pots and slow roasting in "Hornos" (adobe brick ovens) for ultimate flavor
*Intense but smooth baked agave flavor and aroma, complemented by a notable white pepper explosion mid-palate and finishing with the hint of clean citrus zest and sweet floral notes.
*Reposado and Añejo rested in American white oak whiskey barrels. Plata is not aged. Reposado rested for 4 months.
*Añejo – single barrel, limited edition of 186 bottles individually numbered, rested 36 months
*Arizona Distributor – Manuel Brothers Fine Wine Transport, since 2018, located in Phoenix, AZ
*California Distributor – 88 Spirits Corporation, since 2010, located in Ontario, CA
*Considered by many to be one of the finest tequilas in the world. NOM 1107
*Massive (almost 15" tall & weighing 4.4 lbs.), Baja peninsula shaped, handcrafted, 100% painted, artisan, collector bottle.
*“Brand of Promise” Finalist for both Plata & Reposado Expressions in 2022 by Tequila Aficionado Media
*PLATINUM Award Winner / 1st place “BOTTLE of the YEAR / PACKAGING” 2022 awarded by Tequila Aficionado Media and Magazine. This bottle is a creative work of art.
*BAJARRIBA has been on cover of April 2023 issue & Special Edition “Cinco de Mayo” 2023 issue of Tequila Aficionado Media / Magazine – 88 pages about NOM 1107 Distillery and *BAJARRIBA Brand & Team! Too, in December 2023 issue BAJARRIBA on the cover for record three times.
*Giving Back – Tres Cabo Amigos, LLC which owns the BAJARRIBA brand has given back more than 10% of total revenue earned to various charities which support BAJA orphanages and in US with Children Charities, Veterans & Wounded Warriors.
*50% Women owned company / LLC; an Arizona owned and based LLC / company;
*All Blue Weber Agaves, bottles, corks, bottles, painting of bottles, bottling takes place in Jalisco, Mexico.
*AGAVOS Award 2025 – Gold - Reposado Expression; Silver for Marketing / Bottle Design.
*The Enterprise World on cover and 10-page story – Top-Shelf Leadership: The Making of Rico Austin’s BAJARRIBA Tequila in February 2026 issue.
*IAOTP (International Association of Top Professionals) – named Rico Austin, Top Entrepreneur of the Year in Luxury Spirits 2026, to be honored at Annual Awards Gala in NYC at Plaza Hotel on December 12th, 2026.