This Tequilana is produced only 5 minutes away from the Tequila outskirts. With the border in sight, the denomination of origin does not apply here, meaning this unique spirit focuses on the people behind the label, their family history and the production process. The Bañuelos family has been making Tequilana since the 1970s, well before the Denomination of Origin for Tequila was defined or regulated as such. This is essentially a classic style Tequila in every sense but the regulatory name. This tastes like the Tequila of yesteryear before modern Tequila switched to industrialised farming and production shortcuts.

This agave spirit is rested for 6 months in French Oak, that housed Chardonnay from the acclaimed La Crema Winery in the Sonoma Valley. Rested with the optimal weather conditions, care for the barrels periodically to ensure minimal amount of alcohol is lost during the aging period. This care ensures the ideal extraction of oak flavour, golden oak colour and the perfume of the of the gold era of Mexican spirits. No additives are used, just the patience of time to deliver this expression.

Nuts, cloves and oak

Cocoa, spice and brioche

The canyon of Tecuani is a region between the state of Jalisco and Zacatecas, between them, the 2 states share a rich history, culture and biodiversity, for the production of agave spirits. The history of distillate production dates back to ancient times in Mexico. Not being bound by the regulations of Tequila, the production process allows producers to focus on yield and the final profile of spirit. The Bañuelos family only harvest 7 year old blue weber for maximum brix content, the agaves are cooked using stainless autoclaves and crush using a mechanical roller mills.

Fermentation is in stainless baths with wild yeast to finally be distilled in a hybrid stainless steel and copper alembic pot still. A rich minerality exudes from the use of deep well water. Rested for 6 months in French oak from the award wining La Crema winery, these old Chardonnay barrels add a very unique profile vs a typical bourbon barrel that is used to aged Tequila.