Brand
BuenAmigo
BuenAmigo is a Mexican spirits brand born in Jalisco and part of the Dialce group's portfolio. Positioned as an affordable tequila focused on mixing, the range includes mixto and 100% agave expressions and also features mezcal references.
- Tlaquepaque · Jalisco · Mexico
- Since 1996
- 1 product
The story
The BuenAmigo brand has been active since 1996 in the Jalisco region. Over time it became part of the set of brands managed by the Dialce group (IIDEA Company), with international distribution and presence in dozens of countries. Brand communications emphasize its origin in Jalisco and its orientation toward products designed both for shots and for cocktail use.
Production philosophy
BuenAmigo presents itself as a tribute to friendship and Mexican tradition: its stated mission is to offer an authentic, quality and accessible product, valuing the cultural heritage of the agave and promoting responsible practices towards sustainability.
Territory
Jalisco, Mexico (production reported in Tlaquepaque; producing/operational company linked to Zapopan).
Production method
Production takes place in Jalisco (with production facilities in Tlaquepaque according to technical sheets). Official production information describes aerobic fermentation in stainless steel tanks, cooking processes using continuous thermal hydrolysis, crushing with a disc mill, shredder and diffuser, and distillation with double columns (stainless steel units with copper components). The brand includes both 100% agave and mixto expressions (with added sugars).
Distillation
Double-column distillation (stainless steel apparatus with copper components), according to the production specifications reported by the producer.
Ageing
Variable depending on the expression; in reposado references an aging period in barrels is indicated (reported as American oak on some product sheets).
Characteristics
- Type
- Brand
- City
- Tlaquepaque
- Categories
- tequila mixto
- tequila 100% agave
- tequila blanco/plata
- tequila reposado
- mezcal joven
- Raw materials
- Blue agave (Agave tequilana Weber)
- Agave Salmiana (for mezcal)
- Added sugars (for mixto expressions)
- Casks and ageing vessels
- American oak
- Representative products
- Tequila Mixto Silver 100cl - BuenAmigo
- Buen Amigo Silver (Tequila Plata/Blanco)
- Buen Amigo Reposado
- Buen Amigo Mezcal Joven
What makes it distinctive
- Brand active since 1996 and originating from Jalisco (Mexico).
- Brand is part of the Dialce / IIDEA Company portfolio.
- Range includes both tequila mixto and 100% agave references; a mezcal line is also present.
- Production reported in Tlaquepaque (Jalisco) with industrial processes described by the producer (fermentation in stainless steel, double-column distillation).
- International distribution with presence in numerous markets.