Sangre (commercially known as Sangre de Vida) is a tequila brand distributed by Iconic Brands; the most common expressions (El Corazón) are offered in decorative bottles and include Blanco and Reposado variants made from 100% Blue Weber agave.
The Sangre de Vida brand has been promoted and distributed by Iconic Brands (USA). Since 2015 the brand has appeared in press releases and international promotional materials and has participated in industry competitions, receiving recognitions related to both the product and the packaging project; commercial production is carried out by Mexican facilities indicated in the technical sheets (including plants connected to the La Cofradía group, NOM 1137).
Production philosophy
A brand that combines aesthetics (packaging inspired by Mexican tradition, special editions such as the heart-shaped bottle or calaveras) with production according to traditional tequila practices: use of Blue Weber agave and slow-cooking methods noted in commercial materials.
Territory
Mexico, production region indicated in the sheets as the state of Jalisco (Tequila area).
Awards and recognition
References to awards and medals in 2015 (including WSWA/Spirit Tasting awards and mentions at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and other contests according to press releases and commercial sheets).
Production method
Commercial sources report cooking of the piñas in brick ovens (slow roast), natural fermentation and distillation in copper stills; some sheets indicate double distillation while others report triple distillation for certain expressions (sources vary).
Distillation
Production/retailer sources cite use of copper stills; both double and triple distillation are reported depending on the expression and the technical sheet consulted.
Ageing
Blanco: unaged; Reposado/Añejo: maturation in oak barrels reported in the sheets (some sources cite variable ageing periods depending on the expression).
Characteristics
Type
Brand
City
Tequila
Categories
tequila
tequila premium
brand with artistic packaging
Raw materials
Blue agave (Blue Weber)
Casks and ageing vessels
French white oak
American oak
Representative products
Tequila Sangre De Vida El Corazon Blanco 70cl
Tequila Sangre De Vida El Corazon Reposado 70cl
What makes it distinctive
Bottles with artistic packaging (the 'El Corazón' heart-shaped editions, variants with calaveras inspired by Lotería/México).
Brand managed/positioned by Iconic Brands in commercial communications.
Production attributed in various technical sheets to facilities linked to La Cofradía (NOM 1137) in the state of Jalisco.