El Tesoro "K&L Exclusive" Single Barrel #60-277 Reposado Tequila (750ml)

Carlos Camarena needs no introduction to those familiar with fine Tequila, but for those of you who are still getting your feet wet: he's the man behind a number of outstanding brands on today's market; those bearing the NOM number 1139 on the side label. His father first founded La Altena in 1937. While most distilleries have opted for modern efficiencies and mechanical shredders, in the case of El Tesoro, the agave is still cooked in traditional ovens, 100% tahona crushed, fermented in open wooden vats, and double distilled to proof so nothing is ever watered down. We are occasionally given the chance to select from the finest reposado barrels the distillery has to offer. Carlos Camarena selects his best barrels and then we choose our favorite from the bunch. Prized for their agave flavor, these rested tequilas showcase less wood and more sweet agave than other brands that focus on wood influence to cover up a lack of flavor in the spirit itself. This barrel is the quintessential FULL Bodied profile. Deep and rich with agave fruit, peppery spice and a gorgeous oily texture. There's a reason El Tesoro is considered by aficionados to be one of Mexico's very best and this barrel exemplifies that perfectly. When asked why others in the region don't make it the same way La Altena do, Carlos replied, "not everyone can make Ferraris." Crafted by hand and with the very best materials, El Tesoro is truly the finest Tequila has to offer.