Heaven Hill Brands is an American spirits company that has expanded its portfolio to include tequila production in Mexico. While primarily known for bourbon and other American whiskeys from their Kentucky operations, the company has ventured into agave spirits through partnerships with Mexican distilleries to produce tequila under the Ocho brand.

Tequila production in Mexico is strictly regulated, requiring the use of blue agave (Agave tequilana) grown in designated regions, primarily Jalisco and parts of four other states. The spirit must be produced according to traditional methods, with distinctions between categories based on aging: blanco (unaged or aged less than two months), reposado (aged 2-12 months in oak), and añejo (aged 1-3 years). The terroir and production methods significantly influence the final character, from the mineral-driven profiles of highland agaves to the earthier notes from lowland regions.

Heaven Hill's current tequila offerings include both blanco and reposado expressions under the Ocho label, representing the two fundamental styles that showcase agave character in its purest form (blanco) and with oak influence (reposado).