Science-based distilling
We took the burn out of tequila.
17 years of research. A $22 million investment. One mission: the smoothest tequila you've ever tasted.
Orders are fulfilled by our retail partner, Keg & Bottle. Must be 21+.
The collection
Three expressions. One identity.
Silver · Reposado · Añejo
100% blue agave. Product of Mexico. 40% ABV. A textured black bottle with metallic accents that stands out on any shelf.
From ground to glass
The science starts in our fields.
Fermentation science
Fermentation makes more than alcohol.
Yeast also creates thousands of by-products. Some add character. Others add burn.
Our approach
It's not what we put in. It's what we take out.
We identify and reduce the compounds that cause burn and harsh aromas, so the pure character of cooked agave comes through.
“All great development came from the ability to measure something.”
Our nanochip sensors monitor fermentation inside the tank, remotely and in real time.
The distillery
Science in every decision.
Distillation separates what we keep from what we leave behind. Every cut is guided by data, never guesswork, to create a clean, balanced spirit that stays true to the agave.
The founder
Rick Cardenas
Técnico Tequilero
UC Berkeley undergraduate. Graduate work at the University of Guadalajara. Seventeen years spent bringing measurement and technology to a centuries-old craft.
Founder-led · Retail-ready
Built to sell. Made to be enjoyed.
A story buyers remember. A taste customers come back for.
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Better science.
Better spirits.
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Orders are fulfilled by our retail partner, Keg & Bottle.
Please drink responsibly. Must be 21+ to purchase.
U4RIK Spirits · 13350 Pacific Place, San Diego, CA 92130