Uni Tequila

When Metta Risdal left her home country of Norway at the age of 17, she longed to pursue her dream of living in America and having a thriving business. Arriving in New York City with little else but a background in modeling and bartending, she overcame countless hurdles on her way to achieving her American Dream. Fifteen years ago, she began traveling regularly to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, as a tourist, and she would also visit distilleries

in the city of Tequila. She became captivated by the process of tequila making. “Tequila’s always been my favorite drink, as it’s the only upper among the different alcohols,” she told me. “I’ve always had a love for tequila, for the whole process and the love that goes into it. I found it so fascinating how much more care and time it takes to make compared with other spirits.” This is when the idea of UNI Tequila was born.

Metta Risdal in Mexico

UNI TEQUILA: A SMOOTH SPIRIT OF LUXURY

By Whitney Thompson

UNI Tequila is an organic, keto-friendly blanco tequila that is different from any other blanco on the market. While most blancos are bottled immediately, UNI is aged just less than two months in oak barrels. This gives the spirit a unique extra smoothness which stands out to drinkers. In blind taste tests against leading competitors, UNI is a clear winner. It is made from organic agave grown in sweeping fields of rich, pure soil with sun exposure from sunrise to sunset. The organic agave is more naturally sweet than its non-organic counterparts.

In addition to the exquisite smoothness of the liquor, the sleek frosted glass bottle and beautiful cork stopper really set UNI apart. The packaging exudes luxury, and the delicious tequila is perfect for sipping neat or on the rocks.

Metta, who lives in Palm Beach County, is 100% owner of UNI Tequila. She has about eighteen people working at the distillery in Mexico, but she is the sole business manager, sales team, product developer, and packaging designer. “All of this I do myself, which is good, because now I know every part of the business.” Having overcome obstacles presented by the Covid pandemic, including supply chain shortages and delays, UNI Tequila launched in the US only four months ago, and Metta’s goal now is to expand. She hopes to hire a sales team, as currently, she

personally goes door-to-door to get UNI in bars and restaurants. And in the spring, she will begin taking on investors in the business with the aim to procure bigger distributors so that people across the country can enjoy the smooth, sweet taste of UNI.

In her spare time, Metta is involved with several charities. She also sponsors several girls in Mexico and Guatemala, allowing them to attend school and helping their families with basic necessities like food and health care.

UNI Tequila is currently served in some of Metta’s favorite restaurants. In Palm Beach, enjoy UNI at Café L’Europe and Le Bar à Vin. It can also be found in Jupiter at 1000 North, The Food Shack Maxi’s Lineup, Waxin’s, and The Woods. “I’m so grateful to these early supporters. I always knew that when you have a great product, especially in gorgeous, luxurious packaging, there’s always a market,” Metta shared. UNI Tequila already has celebrity followers on Instagram, including Jaime Foxx and Redfoo. The tequila is available to ship to 42 states, including New York and California. Metta is so excited to soon introduce UNI to all states in the US.

For more information, find UNI Tequila on Instagram @unitequila and online at www.unitequila.com. You can also reach Metta Risdal at metta@unitequila.com.