HERO PRODUCT. TTB APPROVED.
Agave
Blenders
Our flagship category. Authentic 100% Agave Based Blenders. TTB approved — enabling a dramatically simpler, cost-effective path to RTD production.
What Defines a QBS Blender
Authentic 100% Agave
at the Core
No artificial flavors. Authentic agave spirits at the core of every blender we produce, preserving the taste, character, and authenticity that only real agave can deliver. By building our solutions around real agave rather than flavor imitation, we help beverage brands achieve a more authentic agave experience. Unlike broad-line ingredient suppliers, our exclusive focus on agave enables us to develop specialized solutions designed for beverage innovation.
Each QBS blender is produced from authentic agave spirits and formulated at high proof to maximize yield, reduce freight and storage requirements, and improve overall economics. TTB-approved as a natural flavor, our blenders can often be integrated into existing formulations with minimal disruption and, in many applications, without changes to current product labeling. The result is a versatile solution that contributes authentic agave character, lowers landed costs, and may provide opportunities for federal excise tax credits under IRC §5010.
- Made with authentic 100% agave spirit base — zero artificial flavors
- TTB-approved solutions designed to simplify operations by eliminating bonded handling requirements.
- Deployable in spirit-based, wine-based, or malt-based RTD formulations
- High-proof products. Maximized yield. Reduced freight and storage costs. Potential savings of 50–75%.
- Potential §5010 federal excise tax credit on your finished product
- Kosher · Non-GMO · Gluten-Free · FDA Approved
For qualifying products, the use of QBS blenders may provide federal excise tax advantages under IRC §5010. While eligibility depends on product- and producer-specific factors, the resulting economic benefits can become increasingly meaningful as production volumes scale.
Three Character Profiles
Tequila. Mezcal. Custom.
Tequila Blender
Formulated with authentic agave spirits and developed around a classic mixto tequila sensory profile, delivering balanced tequila character while complementing existing beverage formulations.
- Authentic cooked agave, mineral, citrus, and white pepper notes
- Optimized for margarita, paloma, ranch water & tequila seltzer
- Works in spirit-based, wine-based, and malt-based formulations
Mezcal Blender
100% agave spirit base with authentic smoky character and the complexity associated with traditional mezcal profiles. Designed to provide a commercially viable and scalable path to mezcal-inspired beverage innovation.
- Authentic smoky agave profile with notes of roasted agave, earth, smoke, and minerality
- Ideal for smoked margaritas, mezcal-inspired cocktails, premium RTDs, and craft beverage applications
- Commercially scalable solution for a category where bulk sourcing options are inherently limited
Custom Blender
Every brand has unique formulation objectives. We develop custom spirit-based blenders tailored to your desired flavor profile, target economics, and production requirements. From agave-forward solutions to whiskey, rum, and other spirit-inspired applications, our platform is designed to help brands create differentiated beverage experiences.
- Built around your brand's flavor and performance targets
- Spirit profiles spanning agave, whiskey, rum, and beyond
- Scalable from pilot batches to national production volumes
Three variables define every custom blender: flavor intensity, cost per gallon, and alcohol contribution. We engineer the optimal balance for your product and your margin target.
Request SamplesThe QBS Partnership
Beyond the Blender
A blender is the ingredient. The partnership is the platform behind it—custom solutions, ingredient sourcing, packaging flexibility, supply chain certainty, and the resources needed to support long-term growth. Every solution is designed with two goals in mind: maximizing customer success and enhancing product economics.
A Variety of Packaging Options
55-gallon drums, 275-gallon IBC totes, bulk tank truckloads, or ISO tank containers for direct-origin shipping. Packaging matched to your facility's intake and run rate.
Collaborative Product Development
Whether you have an established R&D team, a preferred flavor house, or an external formulation partner, we work alongside your existing resources to help achieve the desired flavor profile, performance targets, and commercial objectives. For customers requiring additional support, we maintain relationships with many of the leading flavor houses and formulation partners in the United States, providing access to the expertise needed to move efficiently from concept to commercialization.
Economics Built In
Our role extends beyond supplying ingredients. We help customers evaluate the operational and economic impact of implementing our solutions, comparing ingredient costs, logistics, yield, and supply chain efficiencies to alternative approaches. The goal is simple: better-informed decisions and stronger product economics.
Regulatory & Implementation Support
Our products are supported by the documentation and certifications required for efficient implementation, including TTB-approved applications where applicable, Kosher, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, and other supporting documentation. While we are not a regulatory consulting firm, we work closely with specialized compliance partners in the beverage alcohol industry and can help connect customers with the resources needed to support successful implementation.
Next Step
Let's Build Your Formula
Share your existing formulation, target product profile, or product development objectives. We'll provide recommendations, samples, technical specifications, and an evaluation of how our solutions can support your product goals and economic objectives.