Cazcanes Tequila has announced the launch of its Experimental Single Barrel series with two high proof expressions, Cazcanes Reposado No. 9 Mirabelle Eau de Vie Single Barrel and Cazcanes Reposado No. 9 Apricot Brandy Single Barrel.
Each was aged in barrels that previously held their namesake stone fruit spirits. The limited releases explore new dimensions of flavor, uniting agriculture, craftsmanship and collectability, and mark the official beginning of the brand’s experimental Single Barrel offer.
Cazcanes begins with hand-selected, certified organic Blue Weber agave, proprietary yeast and mineral-rich volcanic spring water sourced from Navichi Springs. Guided by a low-intervention philosophy and deep respect for raw ingredients, the brand’s minimalist methodology lets the agave’s original quality and character speak for itself. That same philosophy informs the new Single Barrel releases. Mirabelle plums and apricots, like agave, rely on cultivation, optimal ripeness and precise fermentation and distillation to reveal their full character. Aging Reposado No. 9 in casks previously used for these fruit spirits brings together the two agriculture-driven traditions while ensuring a complementary flavor profile.
“Establishing our experimental offering marks an important moment in Cazcanes’ evolution,” said Edwin Dolgopyat, CEO of Cazcanes. “These two barrels show what is possible when the same respect for agriculture, patience, intentionality and precision is brought to tequila and its maturation. This platform gives us the freedom to explore while keeping agave at the center of every bottle, as it reinforces our reputation as an innovator that honors what nature reveals.”
Bottled at 100 proof, like every Cazcanes No. 9 release, each Single Barrel expression is a one-of-a-kind spirit with fewer than 300 bottles available. Each carries a gold medallion and Single Barrel tag identifying its barrel and bottle number, underscoring the unique and collectable nature of each release.
The two releases establish a broader Single Barrel series exploring how exceptional casks can add complexity that complements the character of the agave. Additional Single Barrel trials are already underway, with subsequent releases planned using similarly unexpected barrels.
Cazcanes Reposado No. 9 Mirabelle Eau de Vie Single Barrel and Cazcanes Reposado No. 9 Apricot Brandy Single Barrel are available for $99.99, respectively.
