Terralta Reposado Tequila

The Camarena Family has been making tequila since 1937, crafting some of the world’s best tequilas for generations. Where Felipe and his sons have established El Pandillo Distillery is a place where they honour their family’s proud tequila tradition and quality standards while innovating for today. With tequila’s growing popularity, many producers modernize and rush the process to the detriment of crafting great tequila. It is produced using deep well water, 140 meters deep, profiling different minerals and a different concentration of them.

Terralta is a premium tequila, and its name means “high land” in Spanish. This reflects its source from Jalisco’s highlands in Mexico. Terralta is made with great care and attention.

Jalisco’s high-altitude region is known for its red soil and unique climate. This gives the blue agave plants grown there a distinct flavour. The soil’s minerals and the climate add to the agave’s robust and complex profile. This shapes Terralta Tequila’s character.

A key part of Terralta’s process is using deep well water for distillation. This water comes from over 450 feet deep. It is mineral-rich and affects the tequila’s final flavour.

The brand has different types of tequila, from unaged blancos to aged añejos. Each has unique tasting notes but shares the traits of highland tequila. These include a peppery bite, herbal notes, and a sweet agave finish.

Terralta Tequila showcases Jalisco’s highland terroir and careful craftsmanship in premium spirits. For those seeking a genuine and rich tequila experience, Terralta is a brand to try.

Production Details

Cooking: Stone/brick ovens.

Crushing: Tahona.

Fermentation: 100% agave fermented without fibres in stainless steel tanks.

Still Type: Double distilled in copper pots.

Ageing: 8 months in #1 light toast new American oak barrels.

Water Source: Deep well water.

Other: Additive free.

Tasting Notes

Hugely minerally. Initially some light spice which fades into caramel and leather with a pinch of chocolate. Lemon and apricot notes develop.