México
Our Story

30 years
of tradition

From a shared dream in Jalisco to your glass across Mexico and the world.

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30
Our Story

Who
We Are

We are a 100% Mexican company founded in 1996, devoted to crafting and bringing to market 100% agave Tequila, Tequila Cream and Artisanal Mezcal — working every day to create memorable experiences through our emblematic spirits, and carrying the legacy of our culture across Mexico and far beyond its borders.

Casa 1921 invites you on a sensory journey through the charm of our spirits — discover the magic where tradition and modernity intertwine to give you unforgettable moments.

International recognition
Platinum Medal · San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2026
World's Best
Highest honor received
Platinum Medal
1921 Tequila Cream — the first Tequila Cream created in Mexico
Pioneers
The first Tequila Cream
created in Mexico · 1999
Best of Class · San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2025
Best of Class
Mezcal · San Francisco 2025
Double Gold · San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2026
3
Consecutive years
Double Gold Medal
SFWSC 2024 · 2025 · 2026
Here is how we got here

30 years of
tradition

From three bottles born in Jalisco to a brand celebrated in five countries. This is the journey.

1996 1999 2000 2002 2003 2006 2014 2015 2016 2019 2021 2023 2026
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1996
The Origin
1996
Where it all began

Four friends with a passion for tequila. One wild idea. Three bottles — Blanco, Reposado and Añejo. The legend starts in Jalisco.

1999
The Invention
1999
We created what nobody had

Mexico's first premium Tequila Cream — born in 1999. Pioneers? Yes, gladly.

2000
The Test
2000
Facing it head-on

New millennium, tougher market. We didn't blink — we raised our game. Every obstacle became a chapter of the story.

2002
Big Break
2002
Walmart said yes

The major chains came knocking. We opened the door. Casa 1921 reached shelves all across Mexico — and beyond.

2003
Duty Free
2003
Top 3 at the airport

Dufry takes us to Cancún Airport. We reach the top 3 in spirits. The Mayan Riviera? Officially our territory.

2006
Into the USA
2006
America, here we come

We founded our own US importer, Casa 1921 LLC. Contracts are signed with SWS and Republic. We achieved more than 500% growth in the next 3 years.

2014
New Icons
2014
Bold, beautiful and 100% Mexican

Azul Maya and Rosa Mexicano join the family. Two bottles everybody was talking about.

2015
Home Base
2015
Paradise as headquarters

We open our marketing and distribution center in the heart of the Mayan Riviera. Somebody had to do it.

2016
Heading North
2016
Canada, with pleasure

The LCBO opens the door north of the border. 1921 goes Canadian — and they love it.

2019
Expansion
2019
Los Cabos mode: on

What worked in the Mayan Riviera, we did again in Los Cabos. Spoiler: it worked again.

2021
Resilience
2021
We did not give up

A pandemic. Giants on every side. We made it through — again. That is simply what we do. It is what we have always done.

2023
New Chapter
2023
Meet Maria Bonita

Maria Bonita Mezcal enters the US market, quickly earning recognition and winning three Double Gold medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition –Platinum Medal–.

2026
The Evolution
2026
Three decades, one promise

Thirty years of craft, perseverance and flavor — crowned by the highest honor of them all: Platinum Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

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Mexican Pride

Brand
Presence

A 100% Mexican brand, present in five countries in two continents.

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