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El Tequileño

Tequila brand El Tequileño was established in 1959 by Don Jorge Salles, who named it to honour the birthplace of the spirit. Just two years later La Capilla chose the Blanco as its preferred Tequila in Batanga cocktails, and by 1970 Salles’ son Juan Antonio joined the family business. Sadly, Don Salles passed in 2000, but the third generation also followed in his footsteps as Jorge Antonion ‘Tony’ Salles joined the company in 2005, becoming master distiller in 2008.

In 2017, Paradis Spirits bought El Tequileño and oversaw a huge expansion the following year, which also included the commission of Casa Salles Boutique Hotel, a location on the distillery site dedicated to celebrating Tequila and the family’s history. Which is a considerable one, as you can see. In fact, in 2019 Juan Antonio became only the fourth person to be awarded the designation of Gran Tequilero by the National Chamber of the Tequila Industry, in recognition of his lifetime achievement.

The brand only uses Blue Weber agave from the Jalisco highlands, which takes four hours by truck to arrive at the distillery, with extra attention taken to remove the bitter part (the cogollo) before cooking in steam pressure autoclaves, pioneered by Salles. Pure volcanic spring water from the extinct Volcan de Tequila (it’s one of only four that has access to this resource) is used in milling to extract sugar, while 150-year-old mango trees just steps away from the open fermentation tanks have a profound influence.

The Tequila is distilled exclusively in copper pot stills, while sustainability is a big focus. Currently, 98% of production residuals are converted into organic compost used to fertilise its agave, while the brand also takes steps to preserve local water sources with Tony Salles actually being the president of the local water board.

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El Tequileño The Sassenach Select - Double Wood Reposado

70cl, 41.5%

The Sassenach Select is a limited edition Tequila, a collaboration between El Tequileño's master distiller, António Salles, and founder of Sassenach Spirits, Sam Heughan. Copper pot distilled 100%…  More info

El Tequileño The Sassenach Select - Double Wood Reposado
2
$113.02
$107.86

El Tequileño Blanco

50cl, 38%

The Blanco Tequila from the El Tequileño range! It's made with agaves sourced from the Highlands of Jalisco, which boast a high sugar content – resulting in sweeter Tequila. The folks over at El…  More info

El Tequileño Blanco
$22.03

El Tequileño Platinum

70cl, 40%

A blanco Tequila made from 100% estate grown agave in the highlands of Jalisco. Distilled in copper pot stills and cut with volcanic spring water, the spirit is left to mellow in American oak for…  More info

El Tequileño Platinum
1
$42.07

El Tequileño Reposado Rare

70cl, 40%

This beguiling rare reposado from El Tequileño is made from 100% blue agave grown in the highlands of Jalisco. Fermented with natural yeast, and influenced by the 150-year-old mango trees that grow…  More info

El Tequileño Reposado Rare
$159.24

El Tequileño Reposado Gran Reserva

70cl, 40%

A reposado refers to a lightly aged Tequila that spends no less than two months and no more than one year in oak. This example from El Tequileño is aged for 8 months in American oak, then blended…  More info

El Tequileño Reposado Gran Reserva
$45.65

El Tequileño Añejo Gran Reserva

70cl, 40%

A beautifully aged Tequila from El Tequileño, made from a blend of its finest añejo (aged 1-3 years) and extra añejo (aged for at least 3 years) Tequilas. All are made from 100% blue agave from the…  More info

El Tequileño Añejo Gran Reserva
$80.38

El Tequileño Reposado

50cl, 38%

This Reposado Tequila from El Tequileño has been rested in American oak casks for three months before bottling! The maturation imparts some subtle sweetness to the fresh spirit, perfect for all…  More info

El Tequileño Reposado
$24.08

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