Pantera de Oro Tequila Debuts in California

Limited First Release of Cask Strength Extra Añejo Lands at Costco & Select California Retailers

[August 11, 2025—Garden Grove, California] — A bold new contender in the ultra-premium tequila space has arrived. Introducing Pantera de Oro, an additive-free, cask strength Extra Añejo tequila created by beloved industry vets and tequila authorities.  Launching in early October across select California Costco locations and independent retail.

The inaugural release—Lot #1—features 20,000 one-liter bottles of cask strength Extra Añejo tequila, distilled at NOM 1608 - Los Valores. Pantera de Oro was aged for just over three years in 50% French and 50% American oak, and bottled at 53% ABV.  This cask strength tequila is most enjoyable when sipped neat - a layered, luxurious tequila experience for true connoisseurs.

“We were initially planning to bottle this as an anejo, but after the first year of aging we knew it would benefit from additional time in barrel. At year two, we realized we had something truly special on our hands,” says founder Scott Baird, veteran of the US market launches for Tequila Ocho and Ancho Reyes. “Since we were using only 4th and 5th fill barrels - we felt that the added time to make this an Extra Anejo would not diminish the character of the tequila.”

Scott knew from past experience that a brand launch would require a larger team - and he turned to friend and industry colleague Craig Demko of Concurrent Imports to lead sales and production logistics on the project.

After multiple trips to Guadalajara and extensive tasting sessions, the team opted to bottle the tequila at higher proof to preserve the complexity and richness that first caught their attention. This release is not a limited edition, but rather the first expression in what is planned as a growing portfolio. 

Distribution & Availability

• California Launch: The first 1,600 six-pack cases will be evenly split between the NorCal and Los Angeles regions, appearing in 40 Costco locations
• Also available at select independent retailers in California such as:
•  Old Town Tequila (San Diego) and Roco Wine & Spirits (Sacramento) 
• Available on Direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels
• Expansion Plans: Talks are underway for broader distribution into other key markets
• Importer/Distributor: Concurrent Wine & Spirits handles importation nationally and distribution in California

Tasting Notes 

Cinnamon and light agave notes - framed by coconut and toasted hazelnuts.  Praline and candied brittle aromas follow.  On the palate are brandy and cognac notes.  Silky and supple - cask strength power but impeccably balanced.

SRP $140–$150 per 1L bottle (DTC and broad market retail)

Technical Specs

• 100% Blue Weber Agave - 30+ Brix 
• Roasting time 48-72 hours. 60% in stone oven and 40% in autoclave
• Barrel selection - only 4th and 5th fill - 50% French and 50% American 
• ABV - 53% Cask Strength

About Pantera de Oro

Pantera de Oro is an independently owned, co-founded tequila brand rooted in craftsmanship, character, and creative collaboration. Its mission is to deliver exceptional, cask-strength Extra Añejo tequila to discerning drinkers, beginning with California and expanding across the U.S. in 2026.