We make El Tesoro the traditional way, because that’s how we enjoy drinking tequila. When recognized for the efforts of our whole community of artisans, we’re humbled by that honor. We’re proud to have received the Tequila Producer of the Year Award from the 2018 International Spirits Challenge.
EL TESORO™ BLANCO TEQUILA
Our Blanco tequila is unaged and bottled immediately after distillation to capture the essence of our highland blue weber agave. The minerality of our soil and water shines through in this traditional, agave-forward tequila.
TASTING NOTES
Appearance
Crystal clear
Aroma
Fresh agave mixed with honey and a touch of green olive
Taste
Sweet taste balanced with agave, white pepper and subtle green notes
Gold Medal – International Spirits Challenge 2018
91 Points and Tried & True – Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2018
EL TESORO™ REPOSADO TEQUILA
We age our Reposado tequila in American oak ex-bourbon barrels for nine to eleven months. This careful process creates a sweet and smoky flavor, with hints of vanilla and oak.
TASTING NOTES
Appearance
Straw
Aroma
Smoky oak with hints of fruit, vanilla and dill
Taste
Robust blend of oak and agave with smoke and pepper
Gold Medal – San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2017
Finalist and 94 Points – Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2017
EL TESORO™ AÑEJO TEQUILA
We slowly age our Añejo tequila in American oak ex-bourbon barrels for two to three years. This aging process imparts a stronger influence of oak but still allows the spirit to maintain the complexion of agave. You’ll taste a hint of maple sweetness with notes of red fruit acidity, vanilla and caramel.
TASTING NOTES
Appearance
Gold
Aroma
Floral jasmine and oaky character with agave back notes
Taste
Sweet agave balanced with pepper, oak and floral tones
Gold Medal – International Spirits Challenge 2018
Finalist and 93 Points – Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2018
EL TESORO™ EXTRA AÑEJO
Our El Tesoro™ Extra Añejo honors Carlos Camarena’s father Felipe J. and their shared passion for aging tequila. This special tequila blend is slowly aged in American oak exbourbon barrels for four to five years, which add rich flavors of chocolate and coffee.
TASTING NOTES
Appearance
Vibrant gold
Aroma
Coffee, cinnamon and butter with notes of caramel
Taste
A balanced blend of coffee, dark chocolate, dry fruits and roasted almonds
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL AND TROPHY – INTERNATIONAL SPIRITS CHALLENGE 2019
98 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL AND TROPHY – INTERNATIONAL SPIRITS CHALLENGE 2019
EL TESORO PARADISO® (EXTRA AÑEJO TEQUILA)
A distinct tequila, El Tesoro Paradiso® is slowly aged for five years in French oak ex-Cognac barrels. Created by Don Felipe Camarena in collaboration in with Alain Royer of A. de Fussigny Cognac, this unique tequila has an earthy taste with a hint of minerality, tropical characteristics and sweet notes of butterscotch.
TASTING NOTES
Appearance
Rich gold
Aroma
A mix of butterscotch and herbs, with soft hints of smoke, oak and tropical notes
Taste
A blend of sweet butterscotch and herbs
Tequila Trophy and Gold Medal – Outstanding – International Wine & Spirits Competition 2018
Double Gold Medal and Best Extra Añejo Tequila – San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2018
EL TESORO™ SINGLE BARREL REPOSADO TEQUILA
Each cask of our Single Barrel Reposado is influenced by the unique combination of the season in which the agave is harvested and the cellar location where the tequila ages. A select number of barrels are handpicked by Carlos Camarena at peak maturity to become this special bottling from a single cask.