CERTIFIED ORGANIC AGAVE

Hermosa Organic Tequila is hand crafted in small batches from sustainably grown Tequilana Weber Blue Organic Agave.  A third generation family owned agave farm sits over 5,000 feet above sea level, known for combining time honored organic agave growing techniques with sustainable eco-friendly practices.  A farm with mineral rich rust colored volcanic soil, which provide a healthy environment to nourish each agave.  Each organic agave requires 8-12 years of growth before reaching the peak of maturity.  Agaves are hand-selected by jimador (harvester) that cut the leaves with a coa, to get to the heart of the plant or the piña. Hand harvesting each agave when fully or over ripe, based on sugar content in the piña, this guarantees the abundant character and fruit-forward flavor.  True farm to bottle, our process adheres to strict USDA Organic and BioAgriCert standards, leaving only the purest taste in each bottle made.

Why is only 5% of all tequila is organic?  Organic production is a production system that relies on a number of objectives and principles, as well as common practices, designed to minimize the human impact on the environment, while ensuring the agricultural system operates as naturally as possible.  The organic certification process is complex and time consuming, lot of extra work goes into growing organic agave.  The cultivation of agave is carried out without pesticides, hormones, genetically modified organisms, artificial enhancements, fungicides or chemical synthetic fertilizers, there are no accelerators or chemical nutrients used.  Extra attention is given to the fabrication process, agave material is produced organically and with frequent inspections every step of the way during the natural production.  Organic farming sustains the health of our environment and when you taste our Hermosa Organic Tequila it will take you back to the soft natural taste of the original 1939 Hermosa Tequila.

ARTISANAL DISTILLATION IN SMALL BATCHES

Hermosa Organic Tequila is made at a third-generation family owned distillery, Tequilas Las Americas NOM 1480 in Amatitán Jalisco, Mexico, there approach to tequila production is a traditional artisan process. Organic agave is slowly cooked and steamed in volcanic stone ovens for 72 hours that moderate the heat to slowly cook the agave hearts for 48 hours. After steaming they are left in the oven to cool naturally for another 24 hours, this slow cooling process prevents natural sugars from caramelizing, the starches contained within the piña have now been turned into fermentable sugars.  The cooked brownish/orange piñas are transferred to the mill where the fiber is squeezed to separate it from the sweet nectar syrup (aguamiel). Then put in distillation tanks where of open-air natural fermentation (5 days) of the sugars will turn into alcohol and take on unique aromas and taste profiles.  No additives are added, no glycerol, no vanilla, no agave flavor, no caramel coloring, absolutely no additives added to Hermosa Organic Tequila. Small batch double distillation (Alambique) ensures quality and superior flavor, producing our crystal clear pure organic Hermosa tequila without sacrificing the delicate nuances of terroir from the agave.  Mineral rich water is added to distill proof, no artificial or natural additives are used in creating Hermosa Organic Tequila.  Tradition ensures the best tasting, high quality tequila and our commitment to the environment and sustainability every step of the way.  Our focus is making the very best tequila while preserving natural resources, minimizing human impact on the environment and water conservation. 

BARREL AGING

We have tequila resting in American white oak bourbon barrels (200 liters/52.8 gallons) that were prepared for our reposado, añejo and extra añejo collections.  Hermosa Organic Silver Tequila was put into these barrels and into our aging room with varying climate conditions of heat and humidity that help with the aging process.  The aging tequila naturally goes in and out of the toasted oak barrels commingling as the wood expands and contracts with the climate, creating a unique smooth flavor at the same time will darken the color of the tequila.  Aging tequila is another artisanal process, where barrels are monitored during the slow maturing process.  This hand-crafted approach creates a very smooth balanced flavorful tequila, barrels are tasted often to know when we will bottle.