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MUCHOTE tequila is made from 100% blue Tequilana Weber agave. Made from the distilled sap found in the heart (piña) of the blue agave (many believe the agave to be a cactus, the plant is actually a distant cousin to the lily).

Once the Agave piñas are harvested by our Jimador, they are placed in small adobe ovens (hornitos) where they are steamed for 72 hours. Through this traditional steam method, the lower temperatures ensure the survival of the piñas flavor enhancing enzymes. Following this process the transformed soft pinas are now pressed in order to extract the juices, which are placed in the fermentation tanks. Natural fermentation takes from 7 to 10 days. Once the sugar content in the juice has been converted to alcohol, the natural reaction stops and the juice is ready for the first distillation.

The final distilled product is as clear as water and measures 76 degrees alcohol by volume (152 proof). Water from Don Vivanco´s artesian well is distilled and blended with the 100% pure tequila to reduce it to 40 degrees alcohol by volume (80 proof). The final product is aged in small charred American bourbon oak casks (190 liters), which impart the full flavor and golden color to the tequila.

Finally, MUCHOTE tequila is selected by a tasting panel, to ensure the aroma and flavor are right. For a tequila to be labeled “Reposado” (rested) the product must be aged a minimum of two months in oak. As in everything we do, Muchote Tequila Reposado, far exceeds this requirement and is aged for at least 7 months. For Tequila to be labeled 100% blue agave the agave must be harvested, distilled and bottled in one of 5 regions of Mexico. If any part of this process takes place outside these regions, it can no longer be called Tequila. The distillation techniques and growing of the agave has been perfected to a science over the past 400 years.

Our commitment is that MUCHOTE tequila is Handmade every step of the way by passionate people not machines. Muchote Tequila is made with 100% Weber Blue Agave, every harvested agave is hand selected based on sugar content not weight. Our mission is to bring you excellent tequila at an acceptable price.