Don Julio Combo Tequila Tequila Gift Pack
Don Julio’s Tequila is meticulously crafted from agave grown on the family estate in the highlands of Atotonilco, a region renowned for its ideal soil and climate for agave cultivation. The agave plants take up to seven years to reach their full maturity, a slow process that is essential for the rich, complex flavors that define Don Julio Tequila. Each plant is hand-harvested by skilled workers, ensuring precision and care in selecting only the best agave. The agave’s spiky outer leaves are expertly trimmed away, revealing the core, known as the piña, which is the heart of the tequila-making process.
Once harvested, the piñas are transported to Don Julio’s distillery, where they are carefully cut into uniform pieces to ensure they bake evenly. The pieces are then placed in traditional brick ovens, where they undergo a slow, patient baking process lasting several days. This crucial step transforms the starches in the piñas into fermentable sugars, unlocking the natural sweetness that gives Don Julio Tequila its signature flavor.
After baking, the piñas are crushed to release the sweet agave juice, which is then mixed with water to further extract the syrup. This agave juice is placed in fermentation tanks, where yeast is added to initiate the fermentation process. Over several days, the natural sugars in the agave juice are converted into alcohol, creating a lightly alcoholic, agave-based “beer” known as mosto. This stage is essential for the development of the tequila’s complex flavors.
The fermented liquid is then distilled twice in copper pot stills. The first distillation removes impurities, while the second distillation refines the tequila, concentrating its flavors and creating a smooth, high-quality spirit. The resulting tequila is either transferred into stainless steel tanks to preserve its fresh, vibrant characteristics for immediate bottling, or aged in ex-bourbon casks for those expressions that benefit from richer, deeper flavors developed over time.
This careful, time-honored process reflects Don Julio’s commitment to quality and craftsmanship, ensuring that every bottle of Don Julio Tequila offers a distinctive, refined taste that captures the essence of the highland agave.
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