La Altena Distillery – El Tesoro Reposado Tequila Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico NOSE: Smoky oak with hints of fruit, vanilla, and dill. PALATE: Robust blend of oak and agave with smoke and pepper. Balanced spice, cooked fruit, clean and expressive with layered flavors. FINISH: Pepper-forward with oak notes; long, clean, quietly elegant. AWARDS: Double Gold – San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2021; 94 Points – Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2021; Gold – International Wine & Spirits Competition (year unspecified); Gold Medal – Bartender Spirits Awards 2025 (93 points). NOTES: 9-11 months in American Oak and ex-bourbon barrels. This Traditional Highland Style: Made in Jalisco’s highlands using tahona-crushed agave, copper pot stills, and barrel aging—ideal for showcasing craft tequila methods.