Tequila

20°53’N 103°50’W

Elevation: 1180m
Population: 26,809
Local Agave: Weber Azul

Two hours drive south of Guadalajara, at 150km/h in a rented sedan, is Tequila town. The Beating Heart of the tequila industry. Home to the spirits’ smallest and largest distillery. Water up and be prepared to run into a crowd of drunken bartenders.

PRODUCERS:

Sergio Mendoza

PROCESS:

Highland Agave, Autoclave, Roller Mill, Inoculated Stainless Steel Ferment, Copper and Stainless Pot and Column Still

AGAVE TYPE:

Blanco Fuerte 2018

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Reposado French Oak 2018

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Enrique Fonseca

PROCESS:

Highland Agave, Autoclave, Roller Mill, Innoculated Stainless Steel Ferment, Copper and Stainless Pot and Column Still

AGAVE TYPE:

Artenom 1146 Anejo American and French Oak Multi Aged

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Fuenteseca 15yr Anejo American and French Oaka

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Guillermo Erickson Sauza

PROCESS:

Valley Agave, Brick Oven, Mechanical Tahona, Innoculated Oak Fermentation, Small Copper Stills

AGAVE TYPE:

Blanco

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Still Strength Blanco

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