the process

Honoring a Legacy Born from Fire and Agave

Long before tequila filled glasses around the world, it was born from legend—when a bolt of lightning struck an agave plant, splitting it open to reveal its sweet, sacred heart. To the ancient peoples of Mexico, this was no accident. It was a gift from the gods. The spirit that emerged from roasted agave became a ceremonial offering, a symbol of life, and a connection to the divine.

At Tequila Supremacía, we honor that legacy with every drop we produce. Our tequila is crafted using the same elements that have defined this tradition for centuries: earth, fire, water, and time. From the highlands of Jalisco to your glass, we carry forward a time-honored process that respects the past while crafting for the future. This is more than tequila—it’s a story of culture, pride, and passion, distilled.

the harvest

At Tequila Supremacía, our commitment to tradition and quality begins in the red, mineral-rich soil of the Jalisco Highlands, where we cultivate and harvest only mature Blue Weber agave. Grown on estate-owned land, each agave plant is hand-selected at peak ripeness to ensure optimal sugar content and flavor.

brick ovens

Once harvested, the piñas are slow-cooked in traditional brick ovens, a time-honored method that gently caramelizes the natural sugars and draws out rich, complex aromas. 

ROLLER MILLED

After cooking, the softened agave is crushed using a roller mill, and the extracted juices are blended with deep well water sourced from the highlands—pure, mineral-rich, and essential to our signature taste

fermentation

Fermentation takes place in small batches, using stainless steel tanks and copper coil stills that provide clean, consistent heat. This careful process preserves the bold character of the agave while enhancing smoothness and balance.

Close-up of stainless steel distillery equipment in an industrial setting, featuring pipes and machinery.

American oak barrels

For our Reposado expression, the tequila is gently rested in toasted American oak barrels, where it develops warm, rounded notes of vanilla, spice, and wood—adding depth while honoring the natural essence of the agave.