TASTING: El Tequelino Tequila

Tequila is one of the world’s most characterful spirits, rooted in centuries of tradition and crafted with incredible care. At its best, tequila expresses not only the blue agave it’s made from, but also the place and people behind it. Few producers embody this spirit of authenticity more than El Tequileño, a tequila house founded in 1959 and still produced in the heart of Tequila, Jalisco.

Using only the finest Blue Weber agave, volcanic spring water from the extinct Volcán de Tequila, and a blend of copper pot and stainless steel stills, El Tequileño has built a reputation for both quality and innovation. The result is a tequila that balances heritage with forward-thinking craftsmanship, earning its place among Mexico’s most beloved distilleries.

We’re thrilled to welcome Phoebe Wyburd to Odyssey for an exclusive masterclass, where she’ll lead you through the history, production, and flavour journey of El Tequileño. This will be…