Proceeds raised by the sale of Estes’ non-public Ocho assortment will go on to hospitality non-profit Equal Measures UK
Jesse Estes, the present world ambassador for Ocho Tequila and son of the model’s co-founder Tomas Estes, is to public sale a set of uncommon and classic Ocho expressions from his private assortment, with a view to increase funds for Equal Measures UK.
For the uninitiated, Equal Measures UK is a non-profit organisation that was based to help and champion Black, Asian, and different minority ethnicities, in addition to different marginalised teams, corresponding to queer and gender queer individuals, those that are neurodivergent, or who face systemic limitations to their development inside the hospitality trade.
Jesse explains: “I’ve a substantial amount of respect and admiration for all that Equal Measures does for the hospitality trade. As such, I’m honoured to have the ability to help Equal Measures in some small capability, by donating a few of my most prized bottles of Tequila Ocho, a few of which have been in my non-public assortment for over 16 years, since we launched the model.”
The gathering will likely be offered as a single lot and includes 17 bottles, which have been hand chosen by Jesse and have the rarest and most sought-after collectibles from Ocho, together with Los Mangos 2010 Blanco, Los Corrales 2010 Blanco & Reposado, La Rivera 2007 Blanco, El Refugio 2012 Blanco, all 4 Day of the Lifeless black and pink releases, and plenty of extra restricted version, onerous to search out, offered out bottles (see full listing beneath).
Jesse has additionally included on this lot two extremely collectible first version books: a brand new authentic 2012 copy of his father’s “Tequila Ambassador” ebook, and a brand new signed copy of “Agave Love”, by Phil Bayley.
The public sale begins on fifth Could and can run till 14th Could, on the whisky.public sale web site.
Vicky Ilankovan, Govt Director of Equal Measures feedback: “That is an extremely thrilling lot to have donated to Equal Measures and one which we all know will excite collectors and agave aficionados alike. Tequila Ocho is such a real and extremely revered model; we’re so grateful to Jesse for donating a big portion of his private assortment and to Whisky.Public sale for managing the bidding for us. All of the funds raised will go instantly again into supporting underrepresented and marginalised hospitality employees within the UK, serving to them to realize their profession objectives and exhibiting them that they’re now not alone.”
Full public sale lot itemizing
Bottles
1. Tequila Ocho Plata Puntas Overproof 2021 La Ladera, 50.5% ABV, 700ml
2. Tequila Ocho Los Mangos 2010 Blanco, 40% ABV, 500ml
3. Tequila Ocho Agave de Rancho “La Rivera” 2007 Blanco, 40% ABV, 500ml
4. Tequila Ocho Agave de Rancho “El Vergel” 2007 Reposado, 40% ABV, 500ml
5. Tequila Ocho Agave de Rancho “Las Pomez” 2008 Blanco, 40% ABV, 500ml
6. Tequila Ocho “Los Corrales” 2010 Reposado, 40% ABV, 500ml
7. Tequila Ocho “Los Corrales” 2010 Blanco, 40% ABV, 500ml
8. Tequila Ocho “El Puertecito” 2011 Reposado, 40% ABV, 500ml
9. Tequila Ocho “El Puertecito” 2011 Blanco, 40% ABV, 500ml
10. Tequila Ocho “El Refugio” 2012 Blanco, 40% ABV, 500ml
11. Tequila Ocho “Puerta del Aire” 2016 Blanco, 40% ABV, 500ml
12. Tequila Ocho “Las Aguilas” 2017 Blanco, La Alteña Distillery eightieth Anniversary bottle,
40% ABV, 500ml
13. Tequila Ocho “El Bajío” 2018 Blanco, 40% ABV, 500ml
14. Tequila Ocho “Cerro Grande” 2020 Blanco, 40% ABV, 500ml
15. Tequila Ocho “El Tigre” 2021 Blanco, 40% ABV, 500ml
16. Tequila Ocho “El Nacimiento” 2022 Blanco, 40% ABV, 500ml
17. Tequila Ocho “San Jeronimo” 2023 Blanco, 40% ABV, 500ml
Books
1. First version copy of Tequila Ambassador by Tomas Estes, 2012 authentic
2. Signed first version copy of Agave Love by Phil Bailey
