Brand
Aha Toro
Aha Toro is a Mexican artisanal tequila brand from the Los Altos de Jalisco region. The range, declared 100% agave, includes Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, Extra Añejo and special expressions such as 'Diva' and 'Crema de Tequila'. In some markets (USA/Canada) the same product is marketed as Aha Yeto.
- Jesús María · Los Altos de Jalisco · Mexico
- 1 product
The story
According to the producer, the Aha family has a long tradition in tequila production (the brand reports over 120 years of experience). Commercial sources and product descriptions place historic production at the Hacienda 'El Olvido' in the village of Jesús María, in the Los Altos de Jalisco region, with distribution attributed to Destilados Olé S.A. de C.V.
Production philosophy
The brand states an artisanal, premium approach: selection of mature agaves from the 'tierras rojas' of Los Altos de Jalisco, quality control and care in bottle presentation and design.
Territory
Los Altos de Jalisco (Mexico). Production indicated at the Hacienda 'El Olvido' in Jesús María; commercial distribution reported via Destilados Olé based in Zapopan, Jalisco.
Production method
Artisanal production based on blue agave (Agave tequilana Weber). Commercial sources indicate double distillation in copper stills; some retailers' descriptions also mention the use of the tahona for extracting the agua miel.
Distillation
Double distillation in copper pot stills; commercial descriptions occasionally report the use of the tahona for agave maceration.
Ageing
Aging in American oak barrels for the matured expressions; Reposado is indicated at a minimum of about 2 months up to 1 year depending on the source, while Añejo/Extra Añejo undergo longer aging.
Characteristics
- Type
- Brand
- City
- Jesús María
- Categories
- 100% agave tequila
- tequila blanco
- tequila reposado
- tequila añejo
- extra añejo
- tequila cream
- special editions
- Raw materials
- Agave tequilana Weber (blue agave)
- Casks and ageing vessels
- American oak
- Ex-Jack Daniel's barrels (if reported in commercial descriptions)
- Representative products
- Tequila Aha Toro Reposado 70cl
- Aha Toro Blanco
- Aha Toro Añejo
- Aha Toro Extra Añejo
- Aha Toro Diva
- Aha Toro Crema de Tequila
What makes it distinctive
- Artisanal brand originating from Los Altos de Jalisco
- Product marketed as Aha Yeto in USA/Canada (same recipe according to the producer)
- Range includes Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, Extra Añejo, special variants and tequila cream
- Distinctive packaging and bottles designed for duty-free and international markets