El Tesoro de Don Felipe Tequila Blanco, Jalisco, Mexico

El Tesoro de Don Felipe Tequila Blanco, Jalisco, Mexico, captures the beating heart of traditional tequila-making at its purest. Distilled at La Alteña, a highland distillery founded in 1937 by Don Felipe Camarena, this spirit represents three generations of artisanal mastery. Made with 100% estate-grown Blue Weber agave and crushed using a traditional tahona, this blanco is a profound expression of time-honored methods and highland terroir.

Product Details:

• Type: Tequila Blanco (Unaged)
• ABV: 40% (80 proof)
• Agave Source: Estate-grown Blue Weber agave
• Cooking Method: Stone/brick oven for 3 days
• Extraction: Tahona (two-ton volcanic stone)
• Fermentation: Open-air fermentation in wooden tanks with fibers
• Distillation: Twice distilled in copper pot stills; distilled to proof
• Water Source: Deep well water
• Distiller: Carlos Camarena
• Owner: Jenny Camarena

Sensory Description:

Bright and crystalline in appearance, this unaged tequila bursts with the green vibrancy of freshly harvested agave. The nose opens with waves of green vegetables, cabbage, romaine, and kiwi, wrapped in buttery undertones. On the palate, layers of heirloom carrots, Kaffir lime, roasted pear, and a whisper of brown butter create a kaleidoscope of earthy sweetness. The finish delivers a gentle punch of white pepper and agave-driven minerality that lingers and evolves.

Awards & Accolades:

• Double Gold – San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2024
• Tequila Trophy – International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2023
• Chairman's Trophy – Ultimate Beverage Challenge, 2022
• Top 100 Spirits – Ultimate Beverage Challenge, 2022
• Tried & True – Ultimate Beverage Challenge, 2022
• Grand Gold – San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2022
• Silver – International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2021
• Silver – San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2021
• Trophy – International Spirits Challenge, 2020
• Silver – San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2020

Distiller's Background:

Founded in 1937 by Don Felipe Camarena in the Jalisco highlands, La Alteña Distillery continues to thrive under the guidance of his grandson, Master Distiller Carlos Camarena. The distillery remains one of the few that still use traditional tahona extraction and open-air fermentation with agave fibers. The Camarena family’s deep roots in tequila production are evident in every bottle, preserving a legacy of authenticity and craftsmanship.

Serving Suggestions:

This blanco is a true sipper, ideal served neat to appreciate its robust character. It also elevates a classic Margarita with earthy complexity or adds a soulful touch to tequila-forward craft cocktails. Best served at room temperature or slightly chilled to let the bold agave character shine.

El Tesoro de Don Felipe Tequila Blanco, Jalisco, Mexico, is a masterpiece of artisanal distillation—bold, earthy, and unapologetically traditional. Whether you're a tequila purist or a spirits enthusiast, this is a blanco that sets a new standard for excellence.