Cincoro’s limited-edition Lakers Añejo Tequila blends championship spirit with award-winning craft. Available in Southern California starting February 24.
There are tequilas you drink. Then there are tequilas you display, discuss, and eventually open on a night worthy of the occasion. The new Cincoro Lakers Añejo Tequila falls squarely into the second category.
This limited-edition release brings together two Los Angeles icons, bottled in purple and gold, and aged for over 20 months until the liquid inside earned its place on the shelf. If you love fine spirits, follow luxury collector culture, or simply appreciate when a brand collaboration actually makes sense, this one is worth your full attention.
Why the Cincoro Lakers Añejo Tequila Is More Than a Vanity Bottle
Let’s be honest. Sports-branded spirits can go sideways fast. Too often, the bottle is the whole story and the liquid inside is an afterthought. Cincoro flips that script entirely.
The tequila itself is drawn from 100% Blue Weber Agave, hand-selected from private highland and lowland farms in Jalisco, Mexico. That dual-region sourcing is not marketing language. It creates a genuine tension in the flavor profile, where the sweeter, fruitier character of highland agave meets the earthier, more robust notes that lowland plants tend to produce. Aged for more than 20 months, the result delivers notes of oak and cooked agave, with a richness on the palate that builds slowly and finishes long.
This is a sipping tequila. Neat. Maybe with a single large ice cube if the evening calls for it.
Jeanie Buss Personally Selected the Liquid
That level of care starts at the top. Jeanie Buss, Governor of the Los Angeles Lakers and Co-Founder of Cincoro, personally chose the batch that fills each bottle of this special release.
“Cincoro was created to represent greatness at the highest level, and that same standard has always defined the Lakers,” Buss said. “This special Añejo brings those worlds together in a way that feels celebratory, and worthy of Lakers fans.”
That’s not boilerplate. Buss has been central to Cincoro since its founding story began in July 2016, when five sports executives bonded over a shared obsession with premium tequila at a dinner that apparently went very well. The founding group set out to make, in their own words, the finest tequila anyone has ever tasted. Bold claim. The awards and the loyal following since suggest they came close.
The Bottle Itself Is Collector-Grade
Visually, the release does not disappoint. A purple and gold ombre finish runs across the bottle, inspired by the Lakers’ jersey colors, with embossed logos from both brands. For collectors in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, or anywhere that takes spirits presentation seriously, this is the kind of piece that earns a spot on the bar cart and holds it.
At $139.99 for a 750 mL bottle, it sits in a price range that feels appropriate for what it is: a premium añejo with provenance, personality, and a story behind every pour. And yes, if you’re the person who spent three figures on a whiskey decanter last year and still has it unopened on a shelf in the living room, you are exactly the target audience here. No judgment.
For context on what separates a well-aged añejo from other tequila categories, the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States offers a solid primer on American spirits consumption trends and aging classifications worth exploring.
Where to Find It and What to Do With It
The Cincoro Lakers Añejo launches exclusively in Southern California beginning February 24, while supplies last. Select premium retailers including Total Wine and More, Gelson’s, BevMo, and Mission will carry it, alongside high-end on-premise accounts across the region. You can also check availability and explore the full Cincoro portfolio at cincoro.com/lakers.
Flavor-wise, if you do decide to open it rather than preserve it, a simple serve works best. Chill a wide-mouthed glass, pour two ounces neat, and let it breathe for a minute before the first sip. The cooked agave sweetness comes forward first, followed by a gentle wave of oak and a finish that lingers with warmth rather than heat. It’s the kind of tequila that makes a Tuesday night feel like a closing game.
FAQ: What You Need to Know About the Cincoro Lakers Añejo
Q: Is the Cincoro Lakers Añejo Tequila available outside of Southern California? A: No. This special-edition release is currently exclusive to Southern California, available at select premium retailers and on-premise accounts beginning February 24, while supplies last.
Q: What makes Cincoro Añejo different from other premium tequilas? A: Cincoro sources 100% Blue Weber Agave from both highland and lowland farms in Jalisco, Mexico. The combination of both regions in a small-batch, slow-cooked process creates a more layered flavor profile than single-region expressions. The Lakers edition is aged over 20 months.
Q: Can I use this tequila in cocktails? A: Technically yes, and Cincoro does market its portfolio as cocktail-worthy. But at this price point and with this much aging, sipping it neat will give you the full experience the liquid was designed to deliver.
A Spirit That Earns Its Place on the Shelf
The Cincoro Lakers Añejo Tequila is a legitimate collector’s release that also happens to taste exceptional. That combination is rarer than it should be. Whether you are a longtime Lakers fan, a serious agave spirit collector, or simply someone who appreciates a well-made añejo with a great story behind it, this bottle delivers on all fronts. Move quickly. Limited releases in this category do not linger.
