El Tesoro
El Tesoro Blanco
Country: Jalisco, Mexico
Raw material: Blue Weber Agave
Alcohol: 40%
NOM: 1139
Producer: Tequila Tapatio
La Alteña distillery was founded in 1937 by Don Felipe Camarena in the mineral-rich highlands of Jalisco. El Tesoro is the Spanish for “the treasure”.
El Tesoro Tequila is produced traditionally. After harvested the piñas are steamed at a low temperature for 48 hours and then cool for an entire day.
Once the piñas are cooked, the workers maneuver a two-ton volcanic Tahona stone to gently crush the agave fibers.
The extracted juice and pulp are both used in fermentation and distillation to intensify the agave flavour.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Clear
Aroma: Fresh green herbs
Taste: Mellow, sweet-agave, hints of pepper notes
Variants:
El Tesoro Reposado
El Tesoro Añejo
El Tesoro Extra Añejo