Lagrimas del Valle Rancho Unico 'El Sabino' Tequila Plata, Jalisco, Mexico

Drawn from the volcanic soils of Jalisco’s Tequila Valley, the Lágrimas del Valle El Sabino Tequila Plata captures the soul of a single estate and the artistry of generations. Distilled at Cascahuín by the Rosales family and produced without additives, this high-proof Plata embodies the purity of agave and place. Named for its origin near Teuchitlán, home to the ancient circular pyramids of Guachimontones, El Sabino reveals the depth, clarity, and terroir-driven precision that define Lágrimas del Valle’s philosophy: tequila that speaks of time, earth, and transformation.

Product Details:

• Master Distiller: Salvador “Chava” Rosales Trejo
• Distillery (NOM): 1123 – Tequila Cascahuín
• Estate: El Sabino Ranch, near Teuchitlán
• Elevation: 1,261 meters
• Agave Variety: 100% Blue Weber (Tequilana Weber)
• Agave Source: Single estate, Jalisco Valley
• Cooking: Traditional stone and brick ovens
• Extraction: Tahona and roller mill
• Fermentation: Open-air; in wood and stainless steel tanks; fermented both with and without fibers using natural yeasts and deep well water
• Distillation: Twice distilled in stainless steel pot stills with copper coils
• Aging: Unaged (Plata)
• ABV: 46% (92 proof)
• Certification: Confirmed additive-free (Tequila Matchmaker)
• Other: 100% agave, small-batch production

Sensory Description:

On the nose, El Sabino Plata opens with aromas of fresh mint, lemon tea, and eucalyptus, layered with subtle citrus zest and green herbs. The palate is bright yet grounded, silky in texture with flavors of cooked agave, mineral salt, and oregano accented by hints of lime leaf and white pepper. A buttery undertone rounds out the mid-palate before a long, clean finish marked by earthy minerality and fresh herbal lift. It’s a tequila of focus and grace, where structure meets vibrancy.

Distiller's Background:

Lágrimas del Valle (“Tears of the Valley”) is the creation of the Rosales family, fourth-generation distillers behind Tequila Cascahuín, and a celebration of agave as an agricultural expression of place. Founded in 1904, Cascahuín has long been a bastion of traditional tequila-making in El Arenal, Jalisco. Through Lágrimas del Valle, Master Distiller Salvador “Chava” Rosales Trejo expands upon that legacy, crafting limited single-ranch bottlings that highlight the nuances of terroir, soil, and elevation. Each release bears the ranch name and harvest year, tracing the life of agave from field to still. The result is tequila that honors both heritage and individuality, distilled with humility, patience, and precision.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve neat or slightly chilled in a Riedel tequila glass or small copita to appreciate its texture and aromatic layers. El Sabino Plata also shines in refined cocktails like a classic Margarita or Tommy’s Margarita, where its depth of minerality and high proof amplify balance and flavor. Pair it with citrus-cured ceviche, grilled prawns, roasted peppers, or goat cheese with honey and herbs to enhance its herbal, saline edge.

The Lágrimas del Valle El Sabino Tequila Plata stands as a testament to place and craft, vivid, transparent, and profound. It is not merely tequila, but the distilled memory of Jalisco’s land, its people, and the timeless rhythm of agave transformed by hand and heart.