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Lucy Marshall

Leeds school pals meet for a drink and dream up business idea which is now a global brand

Owners of a successful Leeds tequila brand company are rubbing shoulders with celebrities and Formula 1 stars.

Hacien Tequila launched just over a year ago and has quickly become a big name in the luxury alcohol market. Two school friends, Sebastian Francis and Jordan Myers, were catching up over a drink in Jordan's kitchen, when it came to light that they had similar aspirations about launching a premium spirit business.

With both Sebastian and Jordan already owning their own businesses, the two started to explore how they might transfer their knowledge and experience into a completely new venture. Fast forward two years and they’d embarked on a trip to Mexico to bring their vision to life.

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