Overview: Tequila Ocho has announced a two-month residency at Casa de Ocho along the Venice Boardwalk in Los Angeles. The activation runs from August through September 2026 and features tastings, dinners, parties, and bar takeovers by partners including El Gallo Altanero, Yacht Club, Mirate, and Daisy.
The Full Story
Venice, CA — Tequila Ocho, the original single-field, single-estate tequila, announces today that it will open the doors to Casa de Ocho, a two-month residency along the Venice Boardwalk and beneath the famed string light “Venice” sign in the heart of one of LA’s most iconic seaside enclaves. Spanning August and September, Casa de Ocho is a celebration of all things agave featuring tastings, dinners, parties, takeovers by some of the best bars from across the globe, and even new product rollouts.
Said Chris Dunn, Assistant Vice President, Agave Spirits for Heaven Hill Brands: “Tequila Ocho started as an experiment by co-founders Carlos Camarena and the late Tomas Estes to prove that terroir exists in spirits. Globally, there is no other place that has supported that vision the way California has. Casa de Ocho is a way for us to give back to this incredible community and to say thank you to those who have been with us every step of the way.”
Activations inside the multi-level Casa de Ocho include bar takeovers from World’s 50 Best Bars’ El Gallo Altanero (Guadalajara, MX), Tales of the Cocktail 2024 “Best US Cocktail Bar” Spirited Award winner Yacht Club (Denver), and LA’s own Mirate and Daisy bars, and more. Carlos Camarena will host a seminar on tequila and another of his passions, coffee, while his oldest daughter, Commercial Director for Mexico, Fany Camarena, will host a rooftop discussion of puntas, the “sweet spot” of the distillation.
Production & Profile
Tequila Ocho is the world’s first single estate tequila; curating, selecting and harvesting the very ripest agaves from the world-renowned highlands, and distilling in the town of Arandas, in the state of Jalisco, Mexico. Tequila Ocho retains complete control of raw materials, from seedling to agave selection, fermentation & beyond, quite unlike most other tequila makers, leading to a liquid which is unparalleled.
The result of a dream shared by maestro tequilero Carlos Camarena and legendary tequila ambassador Tomas Estes, Tequila Ocho reflects the nuances of each and every agave field and is instantly recognizable by its annual vintages. Cooking, fermentation and distillation happen in the most traditional way in slow-cooking stone ovens, wooden vats, and copper pot stills, respectively. Such a painstaking approach has led Tequila Ocho Plata to be recognized by Forbes as the World’s Best Blanco Tequila.
Brand & Industry History
As a tequila brand that prides itself on producing maximum agave flavor and essence, Ocho’s aged expressions, reposado, añejo and extra añejo, rest lightly in old bourbon barrels for a gentle rounding and smoothing by the wood—always complementing, yet never overshadowing, the pure, sweet, cooked agave notes. Every expression of Tequila Ocho is made from only three ingredients: agave, water & natural airborne yeast, respecting the traditional, artisanal methods used for generations.
What This Means
This activation represents a significant commitment to the local community and the broader appreciation of spirits production. The residency serves as a platform to demonstrate the unique terroir capabilities within California while honoring the heritage of Jalisco. By hosting seminars on tequila and coffee alongside discussions on distillation techniques, the brand reinforces its dedication to education and transparency regarding the production process.
Consumer Takeaway
The release offers access to a range of expressions including Plata, Reposado, Añejo, Extra Añejo, and Blanco. Each bottle reflects the nuances of specific agave fields and is produced using traditional methods involving stone ovens, wooden vats, and copper pot stills. The brand maintains complete control over raw materials from seedling to harvest, ensuring a liquid that is unparalleled in its purity and flavor profile.
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