Casa Komos Beverage Group (CKBG) founder and CEO Richard Betts possess a background that crosses many classes within the trade.
He continues to set the usual within the rising ultra-luxury tequila class. His newest expression is Tequila Komos XO. We requested Richard to inform us extra.
Speak to us in regards to the Tequila Komos launch of XO, Unique Single Batch Luxurious Tequila.
Produced as a single batch, it’s the first of its sort. Like an enormous, intricate tapestry woven from rigorously thought of choices revamped a few years, every thread was meticulously chosen to create what we consider is absolutely the pinnacle of tequila, Komos XO. For this mix, we choose solely the easiest heaps which have been growing old in bourbon barrels of American oak and red- and white-wine barrels of French oak for at least three years and as much as 11 years. The liquid is then transferred into Spanish Oloroso Sherry casks for the ultimate kiss. It’s an unique single batch tequila crafted with meticulous consideration to element. Solely 3,000 bottles have been launched.
What impressed this expression?
Komos XO comes from our want to create one thing really distinctive and distinctive on the planet of tequila. Whereas we borrowed from Cognac within the naming, we additionally consider that on this case XO stands for Extraordinary Origin. We wished to seize the essence of celebration and the nice life, embodied by our namesake, Komos.
What would you want bartenders to know?
Komos XO exclusivity and complexity supply bartenders the chance to create really distinctive and memorable experiences for his or her clients. At a urged value of $120 to $160 per pour, it’s a sip that can make the second.
Speak to us in regards to the bottle and packaging.
The entire XO bottle is fabricated from etched crystal, permitting you to see the attractive liquid inside, but in addition making it a real collector’s merchandise.
Inform us extra in regards to the rising category-redefining ultra-luxury tequila. What can we count on?
The ultra-luxury tequila class is experiencing a renaissance, and we’re honored to see Komos so nicely liked and on the forefront of this motion. We consider we’ll see continued innovation within the class in addition to an increasing number of customers discovering their means right here as they arrive to grasp how particular tequila may be. It’s thrilling to be part of it.
What are bartenders doing with Komos XO?
Whereas we see XO being loved merely with one giant rock, it’s a daring alternative for a cocktail however who’re we to say to not combine it?
What’s subsequent for Komos?
XO is a ardour venture of mine. Now that that is out on the planet, I stay up for focusing and increasing the presence of the Komos Basis, the place we’re working to remodel agave waste into bricks to assist native infrastructure within the tequila group. Keep tuned for extra thrilling updates on this subsequent 12 months.
