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Some of the best moments in life share two things:

Music & tequila

OUR StORY

Whether it’s that first swig of a cool Ranch Water after playing a hot set or sipping on a smooth reposado while listening to vintage vinyl -  there’s something magical about this pairing.

When we set out to create El Músico, we learned of a handful of legendary Master Distillers that play classical music during fermentation. They believe the sound vibrations help the yeast break down sugars more harmoniously, resulting in a smoother, better-tasting tequila.

We fell in love with the idea and knew we would take it somewhere uncharted.

El Musico would use the sounds of emerging artists. The ones grinding it out on the road, night after night, city after city.  

And instead of letting music float through the air, we’d design a system that drives sound straight into the fermentation tanks, infusing every drop with music.

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This isn’t a gimmick.

It’s a belief in the power of music
& the magic of tequila.

Every batch of El Músico will be crafted with the music of one partner artist. Will tequila fermented to rock music taste brighter than one shaped by country or cumbias? Will different rhythms create unique tasting notes?

We don’t have all the answers yet.
And that’s the best part.

El Músico is an experiment. A collaboration. A celebration of music, craft, and culture. We’ll discover what happens when tequila doesn’t just pair with music—but is made with it.

So Let’s Taste The Music. Together.

Jaime Cabrera

Founder, El Músico Tequila

MEET THE BAND

MEET THE BAND

Jaime Cabrera

CEO & Chief Marketing Officer
A Creative Director by trade, Jaime has been building brands almost as long as he’s been drinking tequila. And now, he’s ready to bring his over 25+years of branding, marketing and advertising to his own brand.

Rachael Wibly

Chief Brand Officer
Over a decade deep in the creative game. She’s built brands, designed experiences, and brought bold ideas to life — from screen to stage. Her sweet spot? Graphic design, branding, web, and experiential. She’s fueled by punk, softened by country, and never says no to a mezcal margarita.

Jesse Cabrera

Chief Operations Officer
With 30+ years as a Principal Mechanical Engineer, Jesse brings strategic focus and disciplined execution to El Músico Tequila. He’s led complex projects, built top-performing teams, and turned ideas into reality. Now, he applies that expertise to building a brand that blends craft, culture, and music.

Ernest Montoya

Chief Digital Officer
Engineering leader turned founder, blending 25+ years of building impactful tech with a new mission: creating a tequila steeped in music, culture, and craft. This chapter’s louder, bolder and aged with a purpose. Still chasing the spark, just trading code precision for tequila tradition!