Cortada Smoked Tequila Brings the Heat to Refined Sipping

Born from a long-forgotten family recipe and revived by fourth-generation Master Distiller Graciela “Grace” Gonzalez, Cortada Smoked Tequila is a reinvention of Mexican craftsmanship. With Blanco and Reposado expressions now available exclusively in Denver and online through SharedPour.com, Cortada Smoked Tequila is positioned to disrupt the category with smoky elegance and contemporary versatility.

Crafted in Jalisco, Mexico, from hand-selected 100% Blue Weber Agave sourced from both Los Altos and the Valley, Cortada is slow-cooked and then smoked over Mexican Oak and Mesquite wood, resulting in a unique, fiery profile that’s more whispered ember than full-blown flame.

Cortada Smoked Tequila: Blanco and Reposado, Two Distinct Voices

The Cortada Smoked Tequila Blanco is the cleaner, crisper expression, designed to showcase the purity of the agave while finishing with a kiss of wood-fired heat. On the nose, there’s ripe pineapple and agave molasses, anchored by that distinct mesquite smoke. The mouthfeel is silky, the finish lingering just long enough to warm the palate without overwhelming it. At $49.99, it’s a nuanced and refined Blanco that’s ideal both neat and as the base for a top-shelf cocktail.

Meanwhile, the Cortada Smoked Tequila Reposado offers a deeper, more decadent experience. Aged in bourbon barrels, it delivers an evocative balance of dark chocolate, clove, and black pepper—with the smoke elevating rather than dominating. At $54.99, this is a Reposado for the whiskey lover looking to explore agave, or the tequila purist seeking something bolder for slow sipping or mixing into a smoked Old Fashioned.

Cortada Smoked Tequila: Built for Cocktails, Perfect Neat

While both expressions shine on their own, Cortada Smoked Tequila was designed with modern mixology in mind. Brand Manager Kayleigh Longo summed it up perfectly: “Cortada brings bold innovation to tequila.” Whether reimagining a Margarita or crafting a Smoky Ranch Water—with soda, lime, smoked salt, and a citrus garnish—Cortada plays well in any glass.

Bartenders and at-home enthusiasts alike will find that Cortada’s layered profile adds depth to citrus-forward, bitter, and even spirit-forward cocktails. The smoke acts more like a seasoning than a spotlight—enhancing rather than overpowering, whispering rather than shouting.

More than just another boutique brand, Cortada Smoked Tequila represents a meaningful shift in how we think about tequila—introducing complexity without pretension and heritage without stagnation. Grace Gonzalez’s resurrection of her family’s traditional smoking method brings soul to the glass, while Luxco’s partnership ensures global reach and quality assurance.

If you’re looking for a tequila with pedigree, personality, and a bit of fire, Cortada Smoked Tequila deserves a place on your shelf—and in your glass.

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Allan Lane

Philadelphia born and bred, Allan Lane is the Publisher and Editor in Chief of digital magazines. He launched his first publication, SportBikes Inc Magazine in 2010, followed by dosage MAGAZINE in 2019. Recently, Allan launched his third online publication, Club For Man. As a journalist, Allan covers fashion, lifestyle, culture, art, and motorcycles.

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