Pancho Datos is proud to announce that their Reposado tequila has been awarded a coveted Gold Outstanding medal at the 2025 International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC), scoring an impressive 98 points, one of the highest possible accolades in the world of spirits.
The IWSC is the world’s largest and arguably most influential spirits awards, with over 50 years of experience and with a host of world-renowned judges. To have achieved a Gold Outstanding medal places Pancho Datos among the top tier of tequila producers globally, recognising their exceptional liquid quality, one with outstanding balance, complexity and power. An example that immediately sets itself apart from others in the category.
Inspired by the legend of Pancho Datos – a rebel, a poet, a visionary – the tequila pays homage to the spirit of resistance and the power of storytelling in a time of authoritarian rule, a narrative taken from Mexican folklore and one that celebrates Espíritus
Liberados. “We are blown away,” shares Stuart Wischhusen, chief corrido officer at Pancho Datos, “We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to get Pancho Datos to this point, so to be recognised by the industry and awarded a Gold Outstanding medal shows how far we’ve come, and it demonstrates our commitment to sharing the very best liquid. We want our tequilas to be as bold and as characterful as the man and the land that inspired our brand, so this recognition validates everything that we stand for and are working towards.”
Crafted from 100% Blue Weber agave grown to maturity in the lowland valleys in El Arenal Jalisco, this mineral-rich terroir results in bold tequilas with a distinctive savoury profile, balancing freshness with depth. Their Reposado expression has been rested in ex-bourbon American oak barrels for ten months, resulting in balance, depth and complexity – all qualities that stood out to the IWSC judges, who noted: “The nose is a captivating blend of herbal and grassy tones. On the complex palate vibrant fruit emerges, supported by a robust herbaceous backbone, while subtle wood adds depth to the outstanding finish.”
This year, Tequila Pancho Datos has made its presence felt beyond the bottle as they actively support and curate projects rooted in poetry, music, and art. This includes collaborating with award-winning spoken word poet Kofi Achina, hosting a series of intimate poetry nights at beloved venues like Morocco Bound, as well as bringing people together through live music events across the UK.
The award-winning Pancho Datos Reposado is available to buy direct from their website for £50 for 70cl, as well as through popular retailers such as Master of Malt and Threshers.
