Raw materials
Blue Weber agave (Tequilana Weber var. azul)
volcanic spring water (Volcán de Tequila)
Distillery
El Tequileño
Explore the spirits, production style and story of El Tequileño.
El Tequileño is a Mexican tequila producer with production based in the city of Tequila, Jalisco. It offers a range that includes Blanco, Platinum and Reposado, made from Blue Weber agave and volcanic spring water.
100% agave tequila
Tequila from Los Altos (Jalisco)
tequila distillery
Mexican tequila brand
artisan tequila
Producer range
Producer range El Tequileño
Spirit categories
100% agave tequila
Tequila from Los Altos (Jalisco)
tequila distillery
Mexican tequila brand
artisan tequila
Representative products
Tequila Blanco 100cl - El Tequileno
Tequila Blanco Platinum 70cl - El Tequileno
Tequila Reposado 100cl - El Tequileno
Casks and ageing vessels
American oak
various types of wood (various sizes)
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
Blue Weber agave is cooked in steam autoclaves (method adopted by the founder), pressed with volcanic spring water, fermented in open vats and distilled in copper stills. The production site is the historic 'La Guarreña' distillery (NOM 1108) in the city of Tequila.
Distillation
Distillation in copper stills; documented practices of double distillation for commercial expressions.
Ageing
Exposure and maturation in wooden casks for aged expressions; different types of wood and barrel sizes are used depending on the expression (some sources report rests in American oak for specific labels). For the Reposado, short aging intervals are reported (e.g. some product sheets indicate 2–12 months).
Producer history El Tequileño
The brand's official history begins on January 1, 1959, when Don Jorge Salles Cuervo founded El Tequileño in the city of Tequila, Jalisco. Production remained family-linked in subsequent years; technical management and the role of Master Distiller were passed down to later generations. In 2017 the brand was acquired by Paradise Spirits and from 2018 expansion projects began, including the construction of Casa Salles Hotel Boutique, inaugurated in 2019.
Production philosophy
The producer emphasizes artisanal quality and connection to the territory: selection of agave from the Altos de Jalisco, use of volcanic spring water from the Volcán de Tequila area, attention to sustainability and recycling of production waste.
Territory
City of Tequila, Jalisco (Los Altos de Jalisco region). Use of spring water sourced from the Volcán de Tequila area.
Awards and recognitions
International Spirits Challenge - Producer of the Year 2025; Best Añejo 2025; Best Reposado 2025 (reported on the official website).
El Tequileño
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