Testimonials
Michael Delgado
Brown-Forman Beverages
PR Manager - Tequila Herradura Brands
“It was a pleasure for Brown-Forman's tequila brands: Tequila Herradura, El Jimador and Don Eduardo to participate in the 2nd Annual Las Vegas Tequila Fest, designed to celebrate the fastest-growing spirit category in the U.S. The event gave our brands the opportunity to strengthen our relationship and commitment with food/beverage professionals and tequila aficionados by sharing our brands' signature expressions and their sensorial complexity.”
Santiago González
3 Amigos Tequila
Owner
“We introduced 3 Amigos Tequila to the U.S. two years ago. Our first major marketing opportunity was presented to us by the Las Vegas Tequila Fest held for the first time in 2007. We enjoyed so much success from our involvement in the event that 3 Amigos Tequila returned to the Las Vegas Tequila Fest in 2008. We believe that the Las Vegas Tequila Fest has been instrumental in helping us to distribute 3 Amigos Tequila in numerous states including Texas, Idaho, California, Nevada, Arizona and Illinois. The Las Vegas Tequila Fest has opened many doors for us and our Tequila is now available in sports and concert venues, liquor stores, supermarkets, exciting restaurants and popular clubs. Without a doubt 3 Amigos Tequila will return to the 2009 Las Vegas Tequila Fest!”
Will Elger
MuchoTE Tequila
Co-Founder - Owner
“Thank you for providing us with the opportunity to participate in the Las Vegas Tequila Fest. We had a great desire to sample MuchoTE Tequila to true tequila aficionados. The Las Vegas Tequila Fest was a lot more than we expected. At the event we met owners of popular tequila websites, distributors, liquor store owners, restaurant and bar operators, and bartenders from all over the USA. We made contacts that may lead to new distribution in numerous states as well as other countries. Our brand is also now in many new restaurants and bars as a direct result of our involvement in the Las Vegas Tequila Fest. We generated great brand awareness with bartenders and consumers and this week a Japanese business man is visiting our distillery for the purpose of distributing MuchoTE Tequila in Japan and yes this is all thanks to the Las Vegas Tequila Fest! MuchoTE gracias”
Sergio Valencia
1519 Tequila
Executive
“From a business perspective, the event gave our brand important exposure in a coveted market. I found the organization of the 'Tequila Fest' to be outstanding.”
“On a personal note, I’m very grateful to the Elias Family for working with me not only very professionally, but as if we were long time friends.”
Ikuma Hayashi
Japan Tequila Association
Chairman
“I traveled to the U.S., from Tokyo, Japan, for the purpose of attending the Las Vegas Tequila Fest. At the event, I discovered many exciting new brands such as the gorgeous Corrido Tequila and certified organic 3 Amigos Tequila, and I enjoyed meeting people who make good tequilas. It was truly worth the trip! In Japan there is great potential to develop connoisseur’s of great tequila and we are a virgin market for 100% agave tequila. I am opening a tequila school, writing a book and I am forming a company to import 100% agave tequila. I want to continue to collaborate with the Las Vegas Tequila Fest and I am hoping that we can team-up to produce a Tequila Fest in Tokyo in the next couple of years.”
Darin Jones
Tequila.net
Owner
“The Las Vegas Tequila Fest was a welcomed addition to the Tequila industry in 2007. In 2008 the event got bigger and better becoming a great showcase of new Tequila brands, mixed with informative seminars from spirit professionals. I’m looking forward to the 2009 event already!
Salud, Darin Jones.”
Mark Cannon
PocoTequila.com
Owner
“What could be more enticing for the "Tequila Culture" than celebrating Mexico's Festive National Spirit in Las Vegas, arguably the World's most Festive city. I have attended the event for two years with a large group of fellow tequila aficionados representing various internet entities, as well as some notable tequila bars and restaurants. We all came away with a great respect for this well organized event. The organizers seem to be well steeped in the aesthetics of Tequila and other Mexican Spirits. Not only were we able to meet and converse with some industry biggies but we also had the pleasure of talking to representatives from smaller, "up and coming" brands. With industry specific seminars available to all, quality exhibitors, knowledgeable attendees and great entertainment in a fantastic atmosphere this event should not be missed. With great anticipation we'll be looking forward to the 2009 Las Vegas Tequila Fest.”