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TAPATIO JALISCO, MEXICO

Tapatio Tequila is a highly respected, traditionally made tequila from the La Alteña distillery in Arandas, Jalisco, Mexico, founded in 1937.

It is family-owned and operated, currently run by Carlos Camarena, the grandson of the founder, Don Felipe Camarena. It’s known for its commitment to quality, using traditional methods like brick ovens, a tahona (stone wheel) for crushing agave, and copper pot stills for distillation. Tapatio does not use glycerin, sweeteners, coloring, or synthetic flavors, ensuring the purest expression of only agave, yeast and water in their tequilas. Tapatio offers several expressions, including Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, and Excelencia (Extra Añejo). Tapatio Blanco is known for its bright, clean, and agave-forward character, making it suitable for both sipping and mixing. The Reposado expression is aged in used bourbon barrels, developing a rich and complex flavor profile with notes of spice, earthiness, oak, and vanilla. The Añejo is aged in American white oak barrels and is known for being agave-forward with a spicy character. Tapatio also offers a 110 proof Blanco, known for its intense agave flavor and complexity, often used as a benchmark for high-proof tequilas and a classic bartender’s darling.

Siempre is the rose that grew from adversity. The dead and alive flowers on our hand-drawn label represent beauty born from struggle.

SIEMPRE TEQUILA JALISCO, MEXICO

Siempre Tequila, founded by Monica Sanita and Alex Lacroix, has grown from a small venture into a recognized international brand known for its dedication to crafting high-quality tequila. Siempre Tequila utilizes 100% blue Weber agave sourced from the Jalisco region of Mexico and emphasizes traditional methods, such as roasting blue agave in brick ovens and utilizing open-air fermentation. They also incorporate innovative techniques like their “Mozart Method” during fermentation, playing classical music to the yeast to deepen the connection between agave and yeast. Siempre Tequila offers a range of expressions catering to various preferences, including: PLATA: Unaged, known for its balanced flavor, blending highland and lowland characteristics, smooth and naturally sweet. REPOSADO: Aged in American white oak vats with a deep hand fired char, offering notes of oak, fruit, honey, and vanilla. AÑEJO: Aged in ex-bourbon barrels, providing notes of toffee, salted caramel, chocolate, vanilla, and peppercorns. SUPREMO: A high-proof, wild-fermented blanco tequila crafted from 100% tahona-crushed Supremo agave, noted for its rich flavor and higher sugar content. REBEL CASK: A limited series of aged expressions with varied aging in bespoke oak barrels from around the world. Siempre incorporates sustainable practices, using 100% recycled glass bottles, labels made from agave and hemp fibers, and cork closures sourced within 100km of their distilleries.