TEQUILA
HERRADURA
Casa Herradura Production Process
Step 1: Agave plants
Casa Herradura owns the majority of the plants.
-> High quality agave plants - High sugar level and good health plants
“Jimadores” harvest (jima) the agave plants close to the heart avoiding bitterness
Step 2: Cooking
We use traditional clay ovens - It takes more time but we get the best juices
(slow heating process taking 24 – 26 hrs vs. 8-12 in “autoclaves” – stainless steel)
Step 3: Fermentation
Natural fermentation – no human intervention
At the most 96 hours
Process uses only wild airborne yeasts
Step 4: Distillation
Double step distillation cutting heads (methanol) and tails (vinasas) in both processes
Distilled to a lower proof to get the best alcohols
First distillation up to 25% abv
Second distillation up to 46-55 % abv
Step 5: Aging
New white American oak barrel
200 liters barrels
We DO NOT USE CARAMEL or other colorants
Remember, it takes around 8 - 9 years to produce the bottle that is in your hands
-> Tequila is very complex and versatile
When talking about Herradura we talk about QUALITY and TRADITION
Quality:
Hand-harvested/hand-crafted/estate bottled
Herradura is one of the top leading brands in ultra premium tequila category worldwide
100% agave ultra premium Tequila
Herradura means horseshoe in Spanish – Lucky icon and premium
Tradition:
More than 140 years producing Tequila!
Casa Herradura created the first Reposado & Extra Añejo (Selección Suprema)
In 2007 Casa Herradura was the first tequila producer to be named “Distiller of the Year” by Wine Enthusiast Magazine.
Winner of 15 double gold medals since 2000 at San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Named Best Tequila in Show three times
Barrel aging significantly longer than required by law
Herradura Blanco
has a slightly sweet taste with subtle overtones of fruit and cooked agave.
Aged for 45 days to add a hint of color and oak to its tangy citrus character, which brings more agave flavor
Body: full, thick and oily.
Aroma: baked agave with herbal and slightly woody notes.
Taste: slightly citrus but confirms some wood notes.
Herradura Reposado
Reposado, means “rested” . This distinctive tasting reposado has unique flavors of vanilla, dried fruit and cooked agave.
Aged for 11 months (9 more than the category standards) of aging which gives this tequila its deep color.
Body: full, thick and silky
Aroma: baked agave, clear cinnamon and vanilla notes and definitely wood smooth feel, floral aroma, and creamy oak finish.
Taste: confirms cooked agave and balanced wood, vanilla and cinnamon notes.
Herradura Añejo
This exceptionally smooth tequila is a pleasure to sip and savor straight. Its remarkable flavor is a complex, yet balanced blend of toasted oak, rich vanilla and fruit notes. The finish is creamy and soft. A perfect after dinner drink.
Aged for 2 years (twice as much as suggested by the category standards)
Body: Full, creamy and oily.
Aroma: baked agave, strong wood, vanilla and butter notes.
Taste: creamy on the palate and smooth finish.
