OUR PROCESS
BLUE AGAVE
Agave is a crop that over two centuries has been an important support of tequila agribusiness and the agricultural economy of the Tequila region, Jalisco, and almost 100 years to date, also in the Los Altos region.
JIMA
Once the agave matures, it is Jima and consists of removing the leaf part of the leaves leaving only the base of the leaves along with the stem, resulting in the pineapple.
COOKING HYDROLYSIS
After the Jima, the pineapples are taken to the factories, where they are hydrolyzed through the application of high-pressure heat in order to unfold the insulin polymers and obtain simple sugars, in this case fructose and glucose, suitable for be fermented.
EXTRACTION
The carbohydrates or sugars contained in agave pineapples must be separated from the fiber.
In this process phase, the sugars present in the musts are transformed, by the action of yeasts, in ethyl alcohol, the main component of Tequila.
FERMENTATION
MATURATION
With this final step, our tequila undergoes changes that determine its final characteristic, including wood and its drying process, lighting, temperature, humidity of the ripening cellars, alcohol content of the ripening product as well as the number of cycles of use that are It gives the barrels, they determine the definitive profile of tequila in terms of taste and aroma.
Agave Source
100% blue Weber agave grown in the red volcanic soils of Jalisco, Mexico, harvested at the peak of their ripeness, approximately 8-10 years, to provide the perfect juice, not too bitter and not overly sweet.
Stone Ovens
Piñas are slow-baked in the stone ovens for 42 hours, longer than the modern, industrial oven but worth the wait. The stone ovens and slower cook time preserve and enhance the agave flavor.
Fermentation
Natural yeast from the agave is used instead of a
chemically processed yeast. Artisanal and pure.
Aging
Aged in Cognac barrels for up to 18 months, developing the deep, caramel color and signature oaky taste. The French wood of
the barrels impart vanilla notes and sweetness so no
added sugars are needed.
Volcanic Water
The Tequila Volcan is perched right above the distillery,
providing us access so the purest water, straight from the source.
Our Promise
Each step of our process is done with careful precision and attention by expert artisans. We only make our ultra-premium tequila in small batches so that each bottle is filled with perfection.