John Wayne, also known as “The Duke” to friends and family, will always endure as an American legend, a dedicated craftsman and a patriot. As an actor and dedicated family man, his lifestyle and work enabled him to spend much of his time in one of his most beloved destinations, Mexico. He spent many memorable years immersing himself in the country’s culture, filming some of his most classic movies, developing a deep admiration for Mexico’s people and spending long nights tasting some of the finest, most authentic tequilas.
His quality time spent in Mexico with its people and a drink so close to the core of its culture is what inspired Duke Spirits Grand Cru Tequila — a commemorative tequila line that honors The Duke’s connection to the land, the people and his journey to find the perfect tequila.
Duke Grand Cru Tequila is distilled by hand in small copper pot stills from the purest agave grown in the rich, red soils in the highlands of Los Altos, Jalisco. It is carefully aged for six years and finished in the finest French Oak wine barrels which have been graced by Duke Grand Cru Bourbon from Kentucky.
