THE HINDU
Inside the World of Loca Loka: The Made-in-Mexico Tequila
Rana Daggubati and Anirudh Ravichander’s travels to Mexico were more than just a business trip. It’s a celebration of the cultural kinship between the two cultures and the shared love for the art of creating pure, authentic tequila.
THE ECONOMIC TIMES
Actor Rana Daggubati and Anirudh Ravichander’s Tequila Loca Loka to Debut in India this November
Loca Loka comes to India to celebrate the growing culture of unrushed, uncompromised sipping. Starting with duty-free and with a multi-city launch plan, the founders intend to stay true to the heritage and craftsmanship.
THE INDIAN EXPRESS
Imagined in India, Made in Mexico, Loca Loka lands in India
Third-generation distiller Willy Banuelos shares the remarkable dedication that shapes every note in Loca Loka tequila to perfection. This November, India will get to tap into the spirit of this craftsmanship.
VINEPAIR
Inside the World of Loca Loka: Tequila Through a Cross-Cultural Lens
The exciting story of how Loca Loka Tequila was founded by Rana Daggubati and Anirudh Ravichander, detailing the brand’s cross-cultural roots, production in Mexico, focus on additive-free tequila, and ambition to build a globally recognized premium spirits label.
CHILLED MAGAZINE
Bringing Together Indian and Mexican Cultures: Loca Loka Tequila
Tracing a vibrant line from Indian spirit to the heart of Jalisco, the piece captures how Loca Loka distills entrepreneurial vision into liquid heritage, honoring the raw authenticity of cultural collaboration..
FORTUNE INDIA
Fortune India profiles the trio behind Loca Loka, detailing their move into premium spirits, long-term global strategy, and efforts to establish a distinctive presence in the competitive tequila market.
FOOD & WINE
Why So Many Tequila Labels Just Changed, and What It Means for Producers and You
Amid new scrutiny around labeling practices, Food & Wine breaks down the recent clarification on additive-free claims and explains how these changes affect tequila producers and consumers alike.
Milestones
Product Launches :- Our Blanco and Reposado tequilas introduced the world to our craft. We will soon unveil our Añejo, a deeper and more complex expression, followed by the Founder’s Edition, a creation reserved for the rarest of moments.
Awards :- In our very first year, our tequilas earned widespread recognition:
San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2025: Our Blanco won Gold, and our Reposado earned Silver.
New York International Spirits Competition 2025: Our Reposado won Gold, and our Blanco received Bronze.
WSWA 2025: Our Reposado received Silver, and our Blanco won Bronze.
Miami Global Spirits Award 2025: Our Reposado won Gold, and our Blanco won Silver.
Global Expansion :- Ironhill has found a home in the United States and Singapore. Now, we set our sights on India, the Philippines, the Middle East, the UK, and Europe, introducing our craft to discerning palates worldwide.
