Deleon Tequila
Highland agave, French wine casks, poured in Commack since day one.
The story behind Deleon
DeLeon was founded by Brent Hocking in 2008 and landed on US shelves in 2009, first out of Purisima del Rincon in Guanajuato and now from the Los Altos highlands of Jalisco at Destileria Morales, NOM 1535. The agave is 100% Highland Blue Weber, hand cut at peak ripeness, and the pinas slow roast 72 hours in brick and clay ovens before a slow open air fermentation and two passes through small copper pot stills.
Diageo has owned the brand outright since early 2024, after buying out the 50/50 joint venture it held with Sean Combs. What has not changed is the cask program: American white oak married to French oak wine casks, Sauternes among them, which is why the aged expressions taste like dried fruit and honey rather than lumber.
Explore the Deleon range
Six expressions, all 80 proof, from an unaged blanco to a 34 month Sauternes cask luxury bottling. Here is how the lineup actually differs.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeLeon Blanco 750mL | Blanco | 80 | Unaged, cooked agave, citrus, clean mineral finish |
| Deleon Platinum 750mL | Blanco | 80 | Clear, bright agave, soft pepper, crisp |
| Deleon Tequila Diamante 750mL | Blanco | 80 | Vibrant agave and citrus, smooth, cocktail ready |
| Deleon Tequila Reposado 750mL | Reposado | 80 | Up to 8 months oak, honey, butterscotch, light spice |
| Deleon Anejo 750mL | Anejo | 80 | Over a year, Sauternes finish, caramel, dried fruit |
| Deleon Leona 750mL | Extra Anejo | 80 | 34 months Sauternes casks, deep, robust, limited |
Which Deleon is right for you?
Pricing runs the full arc here. The DeLeon Blanco sits at $39.99 and the Platinum at $35.99, both clean, unaged pours that hold up in a Margarita. Step to the Diamante at $99.99, the Reposado at $128.99, and the Anejo at $59.99, where the French oak starts showing honey and dried fruit. Then there is Leona at $999.99, aged 34 months in Sauternes casks and bottled in ornate glass. Stock moves; call the store at (631) 343-7200 and we will confirm what is on the shelf before you drive over.
Bright agave and citrus that survives lime and salt without vanishing.
Sauternes cask finish gives caramel and dried fruit worth a snifter.
34 months in French wine casks, limited, and the bottle earns its shelf.