Proof Drinks to distribute Storywood Tequila

Proof Drinks has secured the UK distribution rights of Storywood Tequila, the Mexican spirit matured in single malt Scotch whisky barrels.

The company said it will take on all sales and distribution responsibilities for the Storywood Tequila range, increasing the brand’s exposure to the UK market.

Just launched in the UK, Storywood Tequila is the only tequila fully matured in whisky casks.

Founded by Scottish chef, whisky enthusiast and wood ageing expert Michael Ballantyne, Storywood Tequila uses 10 year old mature 100% Blue Weber agave, which is harvested from the lowland region of Jalisco in western Mexico, and is married with the natural spring water from Volcan de Tequila that flows down from the mountains.

The liquid is then aged in handpicked Speyside whisky casks, flown over from Dufftown, Scotland.

Jeremy Hill, managing director of Proof Drinks and part-owner of the brand, said: “I thoroughly enjoy working with people and brands to transform the fortunes of drinks businesses and love working with visionaries.I thought Michael’s concept of ageing Storywood Tequila in Speyside oak casks was innovative and I wanted to become involved with its journey.”

The Storywood Tequila range includes two Speyside whisky cask aged tequilas, Storywood Tequila Speyside 7 Reposado (RRP: £38.95) and Storywood Tequila Speyside 14 Añejo (RRP: £47.45). Aged for 7 months and 14 months respectively, both bottles have an ABV of 40%.

In addition, the range also has some Cask Strength aged tequilas and limited editions with a higher ABV of 53%. These include: Storywood Tequila Speyside Cask Strength 7 Reposado (RRP: £44.95), Storywood Tequila Sherry Cask Strength 7 Reposado (RRP: £46.46) and Storywood Tequila Double Oak Cask Strength 14 Añejo (RRP £48.95)