Tequila
El Tequileño
Visit Us & Experience
Mexico's Best Kept Secret
Located adjacent to the hotel is the La Guarreña Distillery, the exclusive home to Mexico’s Best Kept Secret, tequila El Tequileño.
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.
Enjoy a tour with one of our expert guides and learn the full process of creating “Mexico’s Best Kept Secret”, El Tequileño. Guests will learn about the history, our unique production process and experience firsthand the passion that goes into making every drop of El Tequileño.
Born in the Highlands,
Made in Jalisco
The agave used for El Tequileño comes from the Los Altos region of Jalisco — a four hour truck ride away — where it is regarded as the premium growing region for the Blue Agave. The clay like red soil produces agave with more floral & fruity notes that yields a naturally higher sugar content. Despite the arduous journey, Don Jorge always felt there was no shortcut to making the best tequila The agave is blended with the pure natural spring water straight from the Volcán de Tequila to create a fine tequila with exceptional taste.
