Our Story
The best moments don't find you. You catch them. That idea is the heart of Cachasol.
This stretch of the Mexican coast has shaped some of the most important chapters of my life.
Mexico first became part of my story as a child. Years later, I returned for business school and met the woman who would become my wife. We got married here, built friendships here, and eventually moved our family here.
Like so many people who fall in love with Riviera Nayarit, I was drawn to the things that make this place special: the surf, the food, the culture, the generosity of the people, and the sense that adventure is always just around the corner.
People don't come here to escape life. They come here to catch it.
What I loved most wasn't any one thing. It was the way all of it came together: a morning surf session, a long lunch with friends, a quiet corner on the beach, a sunset that turns into dinner, the kind of evening you never want to end.
Over time, I found myself imagining a space that captured that feeling: a place where visitors and locals alike could gather, learn, eat well, discover the world of agave spirits, and experience a little more of what makes this coast so special.
That idea stayed with me, because my professional life had followed a parallel path. For more than twenty years, I worked in beer and spirits with brands including Don Julio, Jose Cuervo, Guinness, and Dogfish Head. Along the way I developed a deep appreciation for both exceptional products and the experiences that bring them to life.
In 2024, those ideas came together in Cachasol.
The Farm
We opened Cachasol Farm Distillery on six acres between Sayulita and Punta Mita: an immersive experience designed to celebrate the spirit of this coast through agave, food, community, and discovery.
Here, guests explore the traditions of tequila and raicilla, gather around our open-fire kitchen, walk the farm, ride the seesaws, meet new friends, and experience a side of Riviera Nayarit that feels authentic, welcoming, and distinctly local. Think Napa falling in love with agave spirits and eloping to the coast.
Our raicilla is made right here on the farm, a rustic and characterful agave spirit that's pure coast. Since opening, we've welcomed thousands of guests from around the world: travelers, locals, families, couples, and friends looking to experience a different side of this coast.
The Tequila
Our tequila begins with agave grown and harvested here in coastal Nayarit. From there, it is fermented and distilled at Hacienda de Oro, NOM 1522, in Amatitlán, Jalisco, the historic heart of tequila country.
What makes it unlike anything else is how it's made. We use two distinct fermentations: a wild, open-air fermentation that draws on the natural character of the place, and an IPA-yeast fermentation inspired by my years in craft beer. Together they bring out bright citrus, depth, and the true voice of the agave.
We didn't set out to make another celebrity tequila. Cachasol stands apart by embracing real Mexican heritage and a genuine sense of place: a tequila with soul that breathes life and energy into everything it does.
We've been humbled by the response. Our young tequila has earned recognition from top competitions, the respect of industry peers, and honors from Men's Journal, including Best Small-Batch Tequila, Best Everyday Tequila, and Best Savory Tequila. But awards were never the goal.
Meet the Founder
The Master Distiller
We know most people may never visit the farm distillery in Mexico, and that's okay. The bottle is still an invitation: a little sunshine you can pour wherever you are, a reminder of the coast, the farm, the food, the people, and the moments that stay with you long after the night ends.
Because Cachasol is not about escaping life. It's about catching it.
Catch The Sun.