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Detailed Description
Produced in Los Altos in Jalisco at the famous La Alteña Distillery established by Don Felipe Camarena in 1937. Today his grandson, Carlos Camarena, is the master distiller. El Tesoro uses 100% estate-grown agave in its production. After cooking, the agaves are crushed using a tractor-pulled tahona. Post-distillation, the reposado is aged from 9-11 months in ex-bourbon barrels.
El Tesoro Reposado Tequila Tasting Notes
Nose: The nose has mild notes of cinnamon, lime, and chocolate along with a touch of char smoke and mint.
Palate: The palate is slightly sweet with vanilla and a touch of agave vegetal notes. More mint and lime are found.
Finish: The finish is clean and refreshing.
Distillery Information
Don Felipe Camarena was born into a family that had distilled tequila since back in the early 1800s but the family’s original distillery was destroyed and abandoned during the Mexican Revolution. As a young man Don Felipe followed his family’s roots by growing and selling agave to other distillers. He prospered and in 1937 opened La Alteña Distillery in the highlands of Los Altos close to the town of Arandas. Alteña literally translates as ‘lady from the highlands’.
