Sommeliers Choice Awards 2025 Winners
How a Chef-Inspired Recipe Turned Into America’s Boldest Tequila
In the space of flavored and premium tequilas, Red Cadillac Tequila stands out with its chef-inspired mango infusion, authentic production roots, and unique consumer appeal

The U.S. tequila category has seen explosive growth in recent years, fueled by consumer interest in premium, flavored, and craft expressions. Once confined to margaritas and shots, tequila is now the spirit of choice for consumers seeking authenticity and bold taste experiences. From restaurants and bars to retail stores, the look for quality tequila may be nearing saturation, but still shows room for inclusion, especially in the premium and novel categories.
Red Cadillac Tequila fits squarely into this trend. Born from a chef-inspired recipe and backed by generations of distilling expertise, this mango-infused tequila delivers on both flavor and quality. For buyers, it’s a spirit with built-in consumer appeal and market differentiation.
From Kitchen Recipe to Market-Ready Spirit
Red Cadillac’s story started not in a boardroom, but in a kitchen — with a family recipe designed to celebrate flavor and raise the standards of tequila beyond the ordinary shots with salt and lime. Joining hands with Casa Maestri (Mexico)—Mexico’s most awarded tequila distillery, known for its precision, tradition, and craftsmanship)—and Laird’s Applejack (New Jersey, USA)—America’s oldest licensed distillery with eight generations of expertise in spirit infusion and flavor development.
Together, they’ve transformed a homemade recipe into a commercially ready tequila that retains its authenticity. The result is a spirit that’s bold, smooth, and true to its roots.
Tasting Experience
What sets Red Cadillac apart is its unmistakable mango character. The tequila opens with a juicy burst of ripe mango, layered with caramel undertones, subtle spice, and a smooth oak-vanilla finish, absolutely eliminating the need for a chaser. Its golden body with a red-tinted glow makes it visually striking, while its medium-bodied texture delivers the kind of round, lingering finish that encourages repeat pours.
For on-premise accounts, this profile gives bartenders a versatile spirit: bold enough to shine neat, balanced enough for cocktails, and distinctive enough for signature serves. For retail shelves, its color and packaging — complete with the recognizable “license plate label” — create instant shelf appeal that draws flavor-curious consumers.
Built for On-Premise. Ready for Retail.
At bars, Red Cadillac Tequila gives operators a conversation starter and an upsell opportunity — a tequila that consumers recognize as different and premium. On menus, it works across margaritas, palomas, or as a base for signature house cocktails that highlight its mango profile.
On the retail side, Red Cadillac’s look and flavor positioning make it a natural for endcap placements, gift sections, and tequila shelves. Its bright identity and approachable profile appeal to consumers who want to try something adventurous without leaving the premium space.
The tequila category is evolving fast, and consumers are looking for more than just tradition — they’re looking for flavor, authenticity, and brands that stand out. Red Cadillac Tequila delivers all three. From its roots in a kitchen recipe to its partnership with two historic distilleries, this mango-infused tequila is designed to capture consumer attention and drive sales. Currently expanding across New Jersey, Florida, and Tennessee, Red Cadillac is seeking partnerships with bottle shops, distributors, and on-premise accounts ready to bring bold flavor to their portfolios.
For buyers looking to offer their customers a spirit with story, shelf appeal, and staying power, Red Cadillac Tequila isn’t just another option — it’s America’s boldest new tequila.