Details
- Location: Tequila, Jalisco
- Agave: Blue Weber Tequilana
- Maestro: Jorge Antonio Salles
- Abv: 40%
- Tasting keywords: vanilla, confection, smooth
- NOM: 1108
Nose: Vanilla sugar aromas are soft and inviting.
Taste: The flavor is barrel-forward, with rock candy and light caramel. Soft notes of ripe agave hide underneath the sweet vanilla sugar flavors, balanced with a light but luxurious texture that is easy to keep sipping. Easy drinking and great value.
Production Details
- Roast: Autoclave
- Crush: Roller Mill
- Distillation: Copper Pot
Background
In 1941, Don Jorge Salles Cuervo branched out from his renowned tequila making family and bought his own distillery. El Tequileño was launched in 1959. Today it remains a family-owned brand with a third generation (and descendant) distiller at the helm. Embracing modern technology like autoclaves and roller mills, they also continue traditional processes of using copper pot stills, spring water, and excluding additives. One of the unique characteristics of the brand is using collected mango tree yeast in the fermentation. El Tequileño has been a long-time favorite for locals in Jalisco (including at the infamous La Capilla bar), and the brand has now expanded into the international market.
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