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Jorge Salles Cuervo NOM 1108

TEquila Tequileño

What began as dismissal became one of Tequila’s most respected distilleries. Founded by Don Jorge Salles Cuervo, El Tequileño is a story of resilience — where tradition, ingenuity, and pride in the town of Tequila define every drop.

The Dismissal That Built a Legacy

In 1958, Don Jorge Salles Cuervo was told his tequila was no longer needed. Instead of retreating, he created something greater.

In 1959, he founded El Tequileño naming it after the people of Tequila.

Growth was never the objective.

Character was.

Inside El Tequileño — where resilience became identity and tradition is still shaped by spring water, copper, and conviction.

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El Tequileño Distillery – Tequila, Jalisco (Valles Region)

What our customers say

Real reviews from real customers

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Sarah Johnson

“I’ve had Arette before. But standing inside El Llano changed it for me. It stopped being a bottle and started being a house.”

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Michael Chen

“The artesanal line made sense once I saw how they ferment in concrete. It’s subtle, but you feel the difference.”

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PKGD Guest

“There’s something grounding about this distillery. It’s not flashy. It feels lived-in. You can tell the family never left.”

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