Leucadia Tequila
My mother was Daisy Craig, Elijah Craigs fourth generation granddaughter.
Elijah Craig invented bourbon in 1789.
I grew up on a farm in southern Missouri, just a stone's throw from the Kentucky border. Our farm wasn't like most others. We raised chickens, not for their eggs or meat, but for their manure. This valuable resource was used to fertilize our family’s cornfields in Kentucky, where the corn was grown specifically for bourbon.
Starting from the bottom, I was forced into every aspect of the bourbon industry. I climbed the ranks, learning the intricacies of farming to distilling. Each step of the way, I learned more and more of the craft and contributing to a family legacy that had long been rooted in bourbon production.
In 2000, I took a bold step and started our first agave fields. Over the next twenty-four years, my family and I dedicated ourselves to mastering agave cultivation and tequila production. Today, after years of blending bourbon artistry to tequila traditions, we’ve distilled what we believe to be the best tequila in the world.
My journey may be unique, but my passion is shared by many. Like you, I believe my family and friends deserve to enjoy the finest, chemical-free spirits—crafted with flavors that evoke emotion and elevate life's moments. Leucadia Tequila; Tequila de la gente (Tequila of the people).
Aaron Bruce; Purveyor
Leucadia Spirits, LLC
Why the Butteryfly?
The Monarch Butterfly stands as a powerful emblem of unwavering migration commitment, harmoniously blending American and Mexican cultures to achieve absolute perfection. Additionally, the vibrant hues of the Monarch mirror the three distinct stages of our tequila's maturation within our oak barrels, blanco, reposado, and añejo.