In Spanish, El Tesoro means "the treasure." To Don Felipe Camarena, it meant helping people to discover the true tequila experience. In 1937, Don Felipe opened La Alteña Distillery in a mountainous region of Jalisco, Mexico, known for producing the best blue agave. Not much has changed at La Alteña Distillery over the years. Following Don Felipe Camarena’s orders, El Tesoro Tequilas are made exactly as they were when the distillery opened in 1937. El Tesoro is the only 100% blue agave tequila double distilled at 80 proof and bottled without any additional water to preserve the tequila's real flavour. Other tequila makers distil to a high proof, then dilute the tequila with water to bring it down to 80 proof. El Tesoro tequilas have won six Double Gold medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition since 2004 and the Reposado was named 'Best Tequila in the Competition' at the 2007 Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition.
