Based by Rana Daggubati, Anirudh Ravichander, and Harsha Vadlamudi. Loca Loka tequila represents a fusion of Indian and Mexican cultures, with its title merging the Spanish phrase “loca” (loopy) and the Sanskrit phrase “loka” (world). 

Loca Loka produces blanco and reposado tequila utilizing mature (6 years and older) one hundred pc blue Weber agave harvested from the highlands of Jalisco. The tequila’s journey begins with the meticulous hand-selection of mature agave hearts, guaranteeing the purest and most flavorful spirit. The hearts are then slow-cooked in brick ovens for a number of days. This light course of unlocks the agave’s pure sweetness and complexity. After cooking, the softened agave hearts are crushed utilizing rollers or screw mills, releasing that candy, candy agave nectar. The extracted nectar undergoes a pure fermentation course of led by a particular yeast pressure.

Throughout this transformation, sugars convert to alcohol, creating the bottom spirit for Loca Loka tequila. The fermented liquid is then double distilled in pot stills. This two-step course of meticulously removes impurities whereas preserving the distinctive agave character of Loca Loka. The tequila embarks on its closing transformative journey. A protracted maturation is the important thing to attaining the smoothest and most nuanced taste profile.

Loca Loka’s blanco has a definite fruity character with delicate earthy and floral notes, whereas the reposado has a richer, oaky taste that comes from growing older in French and American oak barrels. Each expressions have garnered awards from the San Francisco World Spirits Competitors, a silver for the blanco and a gold for the reposado. “We’re extremely pleased with our tequila and the good accolades we acquired from the world-renowned San Francisco World Spirits Competitors for the primary time,” mentioned Laurence Brady of Loca Loka USA. “Since launching in 2024, these recognition’s are a real testomony to the standard of our tequilas and we’re thrilled to see the model honored on such a extremely regarded world stage.” 

Each tequilas may be sipped or combined into quite a lot of cocktails from classics just like the Paloma and Margarita to originals just like the Loca Loka Sparkler, which is ideal for summertime. Head to localoka.com to discover a bottle close to you.