Fort Worth businessman Andrew Summersett, known for his work in commercial and residential real estate, has taken a bold step into the spirits market with Point Blank Tequila. Launched last year, the brand quickly earned top honors at the 2026 Agavos Awards International Spirits Competition, a globally recognized contest for distillers and marketers.
Award‑winning spirits
Judges awarded Point Blank’s Blanco expression a double gold medal, while its Reposado and Añejo expressions each received gold in their categories. The brand also captured gold medals for bottle design and overall marketing strategy, highlighting both product quality and branding acumen.
Heritage‑inspired packaging
The bottle design draws on the traditional “pachita,” a slim flask once carried by vaqueros in saddlebags. Made from 100% recycled glass, the packaging features labels crafted from sustainable agave fiber and closures of recycled metal. An iconic donkey named Nacho, who lives on the distillery grounds, appears on the label, reinforcing the brand’s connection to its Mexican roots.
Production and team
Point Blank’s distillery, Destiladora Agave Azul, operates in San Juanito, a small town outside Guadalajara, Jalisco. The team includes patriarch Don José García, who oversees farming and composting operations, and master distiller Zandra Gómez Santiago, a pioneering female leader in a traditionally male‑dominated field.
Market positioning
Summersett emphasizes the brand’s clean, additive‑free profile, noting that modern consumers are increasingly health‑conscious and attentive to what goes into their drinks. “Tequila can be made very clean,” he said, positioning Point Blank as a premium, responsibly produced spirit.
Availability
Point Blank Tequila is currently carried in Total Wine stores across Texas, select local liquor shops, and can be ordered directly from the company’s website. The lineup includes three price points to accommodate a range of buyers.
Local impact
Summersett’s venture adds to Fort Worth’s growing reputation as a hub for innovative small businesses, creating potential jobs and showcasing the city’s entrepreneurial spirit. The success of Point Blank also reflects broader trends of rising spirits sales amid slower growth in beer and wine categories.
Original reporting: Fort Worth Report — read the source article.
