Marco Cedano

Just out of school, at age 23, Cedano started working as an engineer in tequila production at Tres Magueyes, a company founded by Don Julio Gonzalez. After working there for 2 years, Cedano quit the job and pursued other engineering jobs in the mining and chemical industries. In 1983, Cedano returned to Don Julio to work as an engineer, where he was subsequently promoted to Master Distiller and Distillery Manager of Tequila.{{cite book|last1=Emmons|first1=Bob|title=The Book of Tequila : A Complete Guide|url=https://archive.org/details/bookoftequilacom00emmo|url-access=registration|date=1997|publisher=Open Court|location=Chicago|isbn=978-0812693515|page=x}} During this time, Cedano was responsible for distilling and operations in the factory.{{cite news|author1=Jesse Kinos-Goodin|title=Five ways Toronto mixologists are challenging your tequila tastebuds|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/05/19/five-ways-toronto-mixologists-are-challenging-your-tequila-tastebuds/|accessdate=4 February 2015|publisher=National Post|date=19 May 2012}}{{cite book|last1=Emmons|first1=Bob|title=The Book of Tequila : A Complete Guide|url=https://archive.org/details/bookoftequilacom00emmo|url-access=registration|date=1997|publisher=Open Court|location=Chicago|isbn=978-0812693515|pages=[https://archive.org/details/bookoftequilacom00emmo/page/129 129]}} In 1999, Cedano left the company after Seagrams purchased it. For next 11 years, he was involved in large-scale projects, which included building the first Agave Nectar factory and the first commercial Mezcal factory.

In 2010, Cedano founded his first independent brand, Tequila Tromba, in partnership with Canadian Eric Brass and Australians Nick Reid and James Sherry. Cedano works with his son Rodrigo Cedano, as well.{{Cite web|url=https://www.goodfoodrevolution.com/tromba-tequila-triumph/|title = Tromba Tequila Triumph|date = 24 June 2016}}

The brand is currently selling premium tequilas in Canada{{cite news|author1=Sarah Parniak|title=Tromba, the Toronto tequila that's winning over the city's cocktail lovers|url=http://www.postcity.com/Eat-Shop-Do/Eat/April-2012/Tromba/|accessdate=4 February 2015|publisher=Post City Toronto|date=14 April 2012}}{{cite news|author1=Adam McDowell|title=Canadian tequila? Tromba Tequila says yes|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/2013/03/17/happy-hour-dont-shoot-fine-tequila-is-meant-to-be-sipped/|accessdate=4 February 2015|publisher=National Post|date=17 March 2013}} and Australia,{{cite news|author1=Steve Colquhoun|title=Kindred spirits toast their good health|url=http://www.smh.com.au/executive-style/top-drop/kindred-spirits-toast-their-good-health-20130318-2gc0q.html|accessdate=4 February 2015|publisher=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=19 March 2013}}{{cite news|author1=Sacha Delfosse|title=Australia agrees to protect 'real tequila'|url=http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/12/07/article/Australia-agrees-to-protect-real-tequila/ZDSEIKCVCC.html|accessdate=4 February 2015|publisher=The Shout|date=7 December 2012}} with recent expansion into the United States,{{cite news|author1=Sacha Delfosse|title=Tequila Tromba making big moves|url=http://www.theshout.com.au/2014/03/07/article/Tequila-Tromba-making-big-moves/DTPNHZTUXI.html|accessdate=4 February 2015|publisher=The Shout|date=7 March 2014}}{{cite news|author1=Sarah Parniak|title=Where To Drink Right Now!|url=https://nowtoronto.com/food-and-drink/drinks/where-to-drink-right-now/|accessdate=4 February 2015|publisher=Now Toronto|date=20 March 2014}} and national distribution throughout Mexico.GQ>{{cite news|title=How to Make a Tequila Cocktail|url=https://www.gq.com.au/lifestyle/food+wine/galleries/how+to+make+a+tequila+cocktail,25978?pos=1#pagetop|accessdate=4 February 2015|publisher=GQ|date=28 August 2013}}{{cite news|author1=Annika Priest|title=Melbourne man sets on course to educate on the quality of fine liquor in Fitzroy|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/central/melbourne-man-sets-on-course-to-educate-on-the-quality-of-fine-liquor-in-fitzroy/story-fngnvlpt-1226578009446?nk=ac8a203097e6d61a48c6e62d54bb7362|accessdate=4 February 2015|publisher=Herald Sun|date=17 February 2013}}{{cite news|title=Tequila Tromba CEO on Success, US Expansion and Entrepreneurial Advice|publisher=Notable|date=31 March 2014}} At the 2012 Ultimate Spirits Challenge in the United States, Tequila Tromba scored 93 points in the Blanco, 100%-Agave-Tequilla category, just one point behind the winner, Chairman’s Trophy. Tequilla Tromba was the only independent label named as a finalist.{{cite news|title=Handcrafted tequila moves to the top shelf|url=http://metronews.ca/food/794721/handcrafted-tequila-moves-to-the-top-shelf/|accessdate=4 February 2015|publisher=Metro News|date=14 September 2013}}{{cite news|title=Tequila Tromba, Tromba Journey|url=http://www.moving-picture.com/work/tequila-tromba-tromba-journey|accessdate=4 February 2015|publisher=Moving Picture|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141012061945/http://www.moving-picture.com/work/tequila-tromba-tromba-journey|archive-date=12 October 2014|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|author1=7News|title=Tequila Tromba: Full Interview|url=https://screen.yahoo.com/tequila-tromba-full-interview-024851588.html|accessdate=4 February 2015|publisher=Yahoo Screen}} According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Tequila Tromba holds the record for the world’s largest Tequila Tasting.{{cite news|title=Largest tequila tasting event|url=http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/largest-tequila-tasting-event|accessdate=7 February 2015|publisher=Guinness World Records|date=19 September 2013}} Cedano is the author of the book Making Tequila: Art and Technology.{{cite news|title=Making Tequila|url=https://www.amazon.com.au/Making-Tequila-Technology-Antonio-Cedano-ebook/dp/B09VCC9BNP/ref=sr_1_2?qid=1647105526&refinements=p_27%3AMARCO+ANTONIO&s=digital-text&sr=1-2|accessdate=12 March 2022|publisher=Amazon (company)}}

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