Mexican Distillates Global, Inc. announced today that its Carreta de Oro tequila line has earned top honors at the 2026 Agavos Awards, a premier blind tasting competition for agave spirits, with all three expressions recognized for exceptional quality.
The Carreta de Oro portfolio achieved a clean sweep across the tequila categories. The Añejo expression earned Double Gold, awarded only to spirits that receive top marks from every judge on the panel. The Blanco and Reposado expressions each earned Gold medals.
Carreta de Oro Añejo, Double Gold
Bright yellow gold in color with notes of cooked agave, wood, spice, and tobacco. The palate shows balanced alcohol presence that supports the sweetness, leading into a lingering finish with subtle peanut notes. The wood remains restrained, allowing the agave character to remain central.
Carreta de Oro Blanco, Gold
Aromas of fruit, cinnamon, and earthy funk lead into a palate of cooked agave and warm spice. The texture is thick and round, resulting in an easy, approachable sipper.
Carreta de Oro Reposado, Gold
Aromas of brine, minerals, and spring florals open this elegant expression. The palate delivers crème brûlée, orchard fruit, and lavender, with a long, clean finish.
The Agavos Awards evaluates spirits through a rigorous blind tasting process, with each entry scored on a 100-point scale across appearance, aroma, taste, and finish by an independent panel of judges. Double Gold represents the highest level of recognition, reserved for entries that receive unanimous top scores.
“This recognition across all three expressions, from the crisp unaged Blanco to the refined barrel-aged Añejo, reflects the consistent quality and craftsmanship at the heart of the Carreta de Oro line. Earning Double Gold for the Añejo is a milestone we are incredibly proud of,” said Ronak Patel, President of Mexican Distillates Global, Inc.
These wins add to a strong showing for Mexican Distillates Global at the 2026 Agavos Awards, where the company’s Arbitrario Artisanal Mezcal line also received multiple honors in the Artesanal Blanco/Joven Mezcal category.
About Mexican Distillates Global, Inc.
Mexican Distillates Global, Inc. is a spirits importer dedicated to bringing authentic Mexican distillates to global markets. From the highlands of Jalisco to the valleys of Oaxaca, the company works closely with master distillers and traditional producers to source and import agave spirits of exceptional character. Every bottle reflects a commitment to the culture, craft, and people behind Mexico’s most celebrated spirits.
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