NEW YORK, May 28, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Montalvo Spirits, Inc., (OTCQB:TQLA) ("Montalvo" or the "Company") producers of award-winning brand Montalvo Tequila, has secured placement in Walt Disney World's Epcot theme park.
"We couldn't be more thrilled than to have Montalvo available to the thousands of tequila enthusiasts who visit Epcot's Mexico Pavilion each week," said Montalvo's CEO Alex Viecco. The Mexico Pavilion includes dining establishments San Angel Inn Restaurante, La Cava del Tequila and La Hacienda de San Angel, in addition to a margarita stand for the park's on-the-go visitors.
"We're excited to add Montalvo Tequila to our extensive list of over 100 tequilas and mezcals," said Hilda Castillo, Tequila Ambassador for the Mexico Pavilion. "We know our customers will appreciate Montalvo's clean, smooth taste."
"Now that we're approved by Disney, we hope to leverage that relationship to secure placement throughout Disney's properties and resorts," remarked Viecco. "Orlando attracts millions of global visitors each year, so it's definitely a key market for us."
At the prestigious Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2013, Montalvo's Plata was named Finalist for the Chairman's Trophy, being awarded 93 points out of 100. And at the 2013 Spirits of the Americas Competition, Montalvo's Reposado was named "Best of Class" in the Reposado Tequila category.
Montalvo Tequila is now available in California, Florida, New York, and New Jersey. The Company is in talks to further expand distribution throughout the U.S. and internationally, with additional wholesaler partnerships the Company expects to announce early this summer.
About Montalvo Spirits, Inc.
Montalvo Spirits, Inc. develops, markets and distributes premium alcoholic beverages, with its initial offering being the award-winning Montalvo Tequila. The Company plans to focus on artisanal spirit brands with a tradition of excellence and quality. Additional information concerning the Company is available on the Company's website: http://montalvospirits.com
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