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TAPATIO ARANDAS, JALISCO, NOM 1139 “Tapatio” is a Mexican word referring to a man from Guadalajara, a city in the Tequila-producing state of Jalisco, and there is no better example of this celebrated spirit. In 1937, Don Felipe opened La Alteña Distillery in the mountainous region of Jalisco, Mexico, known for producing the best blue agave. In recent years the Tequilas from La Alteña distillery including Tapatio, Ocho and El Tesoro brands have become well respected

LA ESCONDIDA CHIHUAHUA Grand Mezcal uses 100% agave espadin (Agave Angustifolia Haw by its scientific name), one of the most prized agave varieties grown in the heartland of Oaxaca, to make La Escondida. La Escondida Sotol Blanco 80PF / 700ML Known as the spirit of Mexican American folks, this Sotol is made from the Dasylirion plant from Chihuahua. Processed similarly to agave but has bright, grassy, and earthy tasting notes. SOTOL COYOTE MEXICO Clan Coyote’s handcrafted Sotol Coyote is equal parts art and science. Relying on centuries of experience, it is one of the few drinks in Mexico that retains its ancestral method of preparation. Every bottle of Sotol Coyote contains the distilled nectar of a single plant which provides a rich bouquet of unmatched flavor. WILD, PURE & NATURAL Sotol Coyote Chihuahua 100PF / 750ML Produced by Maestro Sotolero Gerardo Ruelas in Aldama, Chihuahua from 12–15-year-old Dasylirion Leiophyllum and cooked in a conical stone oven using mesquite wood. It is then crushed by stone and fermented in oak vats using well water before being double distilled in copper pots. This sotol is kind on the palate despite the strong character and has herbal, smoked and mineral notes. Sotol Coyote Durango 86PF / 750ML Produced by Alejandro Solís in

all over the world. Tapatio Blanco 80PF / 750ML / 1.0L

A great example of a traditional blanco Tequila, Tapatio Blanco is rested for two months in stainless steel tanks post

distillation and prior to bottling. Tapatio Blanco High Proof 110PF / 750ML

Carlos Camarena describes this over-proof Tequila as his “game changer”. This high proof expression of his Blanco tequila is full-bodied and rested in stainless steel for four months. Tapatio Reposado 80PF / 750ML Tapatio Reposado is aged for four months in ex-bourbon casks, two months longer than the law dictates. Tapatio Anejo 80PF / 750ML Tapatio Anejo is a 100% agave Tequila from La Altena distillery, home of master distiller Carlos Camarena. A truly authentic handmade Añejo, Tapatio is distilled to strength and bottled without dilution to retain the true flavors of the spirit. This Añejo is aged for 18 months in ex-bourbon casks. Tapatio Excelencia Gran Reserva 80PF / 750ML Tapatio Excelencia Gran Reserva Extra Añejo is matured for around four years. A variety of casks are used, depending on the batch, including French oak and American oak.

Cuencame, San Antonio, Durango using Dasylirion Cedrosanum. The piñas are steamed with an autoclave and then fermented in wood tubs coated with stainless steel. This sotol is double distilled

3 4 5 MEXICO, JALISCO (Tres, Cuatro, Cinco) The spectacular mark is presented in limited-edition crystal

in stainless steel stills and has distinctive aromas of hazelnut and almond with notes of butter and yeast coming from the fermentation. Medium intensity and slight minerality on the palate.

decanters designed, signed, and numbered by the iconic Mexico City artist, Alonso Gonzalez Jr.

3 4 5 Tequila 87PF / 750ML

This extraordinary bottling by architect, distiller and master blender Enrique Fonseca is a mélange of 30% three year, 40% four year, and 30% five year Extra Añejo tequilas aged exclusively in French oak. This is the pinnacle of highland super premium tequila.

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