Blue Note co-founder turns to tequila — and saving big cats
“Tequila is the fastest-growing spirit in the U.S. so there is a great business opportunity, but more importantly, I knew we could become a company like Toms or Patagonia, be a profitable company and also do good,” McCauley Williams said. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
Tequila is one of fastest-growing spirit sectors in the U.S., and a Memphis entrepreneur has launched a new brand with a cause, not a mascot.
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Jennifer Biggs
Jennifer Biggs is a native Memphian and veteran food writer and journalist who covers all things food, dining and spirits related for The Daily Memphian.
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