History & Heritage

La Guarreña Distillery, the exclusive home to Mexico’s best kept secret, El Tequileño tequila.

El Tequileño, pronounced “El Tek-Eh-lane-yo,” is an iconic and award winning tequila producer that singularly focuses on craft and quality. El Tequileño was founded in 1959 by the legendary tequila industry pioneer, Don Jorge Salles Cuervo. The family’s legacy continues to this day and is overseen by third generation master distiller, Jorge Antonio Salles. The knowledge and expertise passed through the generations ensures only the finest quality tequila is produced to this day; every drop is a celebration of passion and heritage.

Interesting Facts

• Family Legacy: The brand has remained family-run for generations. Don Jorge's son, Juan Antonio Salles, and grandson, Jorge Antonio "Tony" Salles, have continued the family's dedication to producing high-quality tequila. In fact, Juan Antonio Salles was recognized as a "Gran Tequilero" by the National Chamber of the Tequila Industry, a prestigious award acknowledging his lifetime achievement in the tequila world.

• Traditional Production: El Tequileño is known for using traditional production methods. They source agave from the Los Altos region of Jalisco, known for its high-quality agave due to the rich, red clay soil. They also use natural volcanic spring water from the Volcán de Tequila in their production process.

• Connection to the Batanga: Interestingly, El Tequileño Blanco played a significant role in the history of the Batanga cocktail. In 1961, La Capilla, a famous bar in Tequila, chose El Tequileño Blanco as the tequila for their signature Batanga, further cementing the brand's place in tequila history.

   

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