06 Oct Foley Family Wines & Spirits Announces Addition Of Tequio Tequila Cocktails To Global Spirits Portfolio
Santa Rosa, CA., October 6, 2025 – Foley Family Wines & Spirits (FFWS) announced today the addition of Tequio Tequila Cocktails to its global portfolio of spirits. Tequio is made with Tequila El Mexicano 100% agave tequila. Tequio Tequila Cocktails range from 5-6.9% ABV, and are gluten-free, with zero sugar and zero carbs.
The portfolio includes:
- Tequio Blanco Tequila Soda – 5% ABV ($19.99/4-pack SRP)
100% Agave Tequila Blanco, Sparkling Water and a hint of Lime - Tequio Reposado Tequila Soda – 5% ABV ($19.99/4-pack SRP)
100% Agave Tequila Reposado, Sparkling Water and a hint of Lime - Tequio Paloma – 6.9% ABV **Launching late 2025** ($19.99/4-pack SRP)
100% Agave Tequila Blanco, Sparkling Water, Grapefruit and a hint of Lime
“Similar to the Tequila category, consumers are seeking transparency on what they are drinking and Tequio’s clean, low calorie offering aligns with young LDA drinking trends,” noted Jason Daniel, Chief Marketing Officer of Foley Family Wines & Spirits. “Sitting at the intersection of Tequila and RTDs, the two fastest growing segments, Tequio joins our portfolio alongside our SABÉ branded cocktail-strength, high ABV canned cocktails. Both are highly differentiated brands playing in the most resonant and growth-driving segments of the RTD category.”
RTDs and Tequila are credited for creating growth in the US spirits industry according to the recent Distilled Spirits Council of the US (DISCUS) economic briefing1. Tequila is the only growing traditional Spirits category 2, performing +4% faster than Total Spirits 3.The Total RTD category is growing +26%, and Tequila-based RTDs are up +16%, continuing to dominate the subsegment of spirits-based RTDs 4.
Tequio is made with Tequila El Mexicano, which joined the FFWS portfolio in April 2024, and is crafted in the Highlands of Arandas at Hacienda El Mexicano (NOM 1588) by the third-generation Bañuelos family, the original founders of Tequila CAZADORES®.
“We’re thrilled to join the Foley family portfolio, a partnership that feels like a natural extension of our long-standing relationship with Tequila El Mexicano and a powerful step forward for Tequio,” noted Tequio co-founder Louis-Pascal Walsh. “Foley’s vision and commitment to quality make them the perfect partner to share Tequio’s 100% agave tequila cocktails with consumers nationwide,” added co-founder Flick Mooradian.
“The Foley team is looking forward to partnering with Louis and Flick and see strong opportunities with Tequio as it quickly outpaces major players in the category,” said Shawn Schiffer, president, Foley Family Wines & Spirits. “With the support of Foley’s sales and marketing teams paired with our distribution network, we are confident we can unlock Tequio’s full potential.”
FFWS is the exclusive agent to import, sell and distribute Tequio Tequila Cocktails in the US, Canada, Mexico, South America, United Kingdom, European Union, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. Tequio is rolling out nationally and is available in 4-pack 355ml cans at retail (SRP $19.99) and online at: Shop Our Cocktails | TEQUIO. The Tequio Paloma is being launched this quarter as part of the brand’s expansion into FFWS. The Tequila El Mexicano US portfolio is available nationally at retail or online at: Home – Tequila El Mexicano. Images of Tequio Tequila Cocktails are available here: Brand Portal – Foley Family Wines & Spirits.
1) Tequila and RTDs keep US spirits industry afloat – The Spirits Business
2) <750ml - Total US MULO + Conv + Liq, 52 Weeks Ending 9/7/2025
3) (Excludes Premixed Cocktails, Seltzers and Non Alc) Total US MULO + Conv + Liq, 52 Weeks Ending 9/7/2025
4) Spirit-based RTDs continue to be a bright spot for the US market – IWSR
About Foley Family Wines & Spirits
Established by Bill Foley in 1996, Foley Family Wines & Spirits (FFWS) is a portfolio of highly acclaimed wines and spirits from some of the world’s greatest estates. The company owns more than 24 wineries and a distillery, each with its distinct style, legacy, and approach to hospitality. FFWS has expanded its portfolio significantly since its founding, now including such storied brands as Chalk Hill Estate Winery, Sebastiani, Roth, Banshee, Ferrari-Carano, Chateau St. Jean, Lancaster, and Sonoma Coast Vineyards in Sonoma; Merus, Silverado, Foley Johnson and Swanson in Napa Valley; Lincourt, Firestone, and Foley Estates in Southern California; Chalone Vineyard and Cosentino in central California; and Four Graces and Acrobat in Oregon. FFWS’s import wines include Lucien Albrecht in France, Nieto Senetiner in Argentina, and 14 wine brands spanning three of New Zealand’s most acclaimed winegrowing regions: Marlborough, Central Otago, and Martinborough. The growing global spirits portfolio includes domestic brands Minden Mill Whiskeys, High Ground Estate Vodka, Charles Goodnight Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Evil Bean Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, and Ampersand. International spirits include New Zealand’s Lighthouse Gin, El Mexicano Tequila, the Loch Lomond Group portfolio of Scotch and spirits, Two Stacks Irish Whiskey and Killowen Distillery. FFWS also imports SABÉ canned cocktails and Tequio Tequila cocktails. To learn more about Foley Family Wines & Spirits, visit FFWS.com.
About Tequio
Founded by childhood friends Louis-Pascal Walsh and Frederick “Flick” Mooradian in Venice, California, Tequio offers a line of tequila-forward canned cocktails crafted with 100% agave tequila. Produced in Arandas, Jalisco, Mexico in partnership with the Bañuelos family and Tequila El Mexicano® (NOM 1588), Tequio is committed to honoring the heritage of tequila while introducing a modern, premium approach to the ready-to-drink (RTD) category. Tequio’s cocktails are designed to highlight the bold, authentic character of tequila itself rather than masking it with sweet, heavy fruit flavors. The growing lineup includes Blanco Tequila Soda, Reposado Tequila Soda, and Paloma varieties, with additional SKUs in development. Tequio is building a strong presence in chain retail and premium independents, with expansion plans for key national markets. To learn more about Tequio Tequila Cocktails, visit www.drinktequio.com.
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