G4 Blanco 108 Proof TequilaEl Pandillo, in the town of Jesus Maria, Jalisco, is one of Mexico's truly great distilleries. Under the leadership of Felipe Camarena, the distillery has retained the traditional quality of their heritage by looking forward in terms of technology, rather than simply relying on the old methods. Too often, new methods simply mean more efficiency and a dip in quality, but Felipe's goal is to use these tools and methods to create a more authentic

The intensely aromatic blossoms are naturally dried and macerated in small batches to extract their fragrance and flavors

or even a gin and tonic (with a splash of maraschino)

Don Fulano Reposado is extraordinarily balanced between its fresh agave flavors and the character of its long repose

In 2020 they were even recognized by the American Distilling Institute as “Distillery of the Year”

when Girolamo Luxardo established his distillery in what is now Croatia

Right out of the glass you get notes of rye bread

Try the sweet tart sour cherry in a Manhattan

Nose shows flashes of apple with hints of vanilla and honey over a distinctively pot still base

new methods simply mean more efficiency and a dip in quality

24 percent rye and 12 percent malted barley using proprietary yeast strains

tobacco and lemon zest

and can even enhance coffee drinks or dessert applications where chocolate flavor without color is desired