El Tesoro de Don Felipe® Tequila, the award-winning Tequila producer from La Alteña Distillery in the Jalisco highlands of Mexico, and the third-generation Camarena distilling family, are proud to introduce the third installment of "The Mundial Collection" Limited Edition Cask Finishing Series: El Tesoro® Mundial: Basil Hayden Toast™ Edition.
El Tesoro® Mundial: Basil Hayden Toast™ is a unique expression of our El Tesoro Reposado, aged for nearly six months in Basil Hayden Toast™ oak barrels that are toasted then flash-charred. The result is a delicious sipping tequila that is perfectly balanced with indulgent notes of cooked agave, cinnamon and crème brûlée. As a special one-time release, this is the first and only time El Tesoro has been rested in Basil Hayden Toast™ barrels.
"I am a firm believer that great tequila has the power to bring us together," says Jenny Camarena, third-generation Tequila Maker and Head of Operations at La Altena Distillery. "It's made to be shared over good food and even better conversation. The Mundial Collection represents a group of people coming together to create something beautiful, continuing the vision and spirit that my family set for El Tesoro. It honors tradition while exploring the very best of what tequila can be."
"Mundial" expressions see one-of-a-kind special releases of El Tesoro® tequilas matured in unique casks that have previously held some of the best spirits from across the globe and were crafted by like-minded distillers, all of which share a strong commitment to craftsmanship and high-quality production.
The first edition, El Tesoro® Mundial Collection: The Laphroaig® Edition, was released in 2021 and shined a light on the proud distilling tradition of Tequila melding with the barrel-aging expertise of Scotch. The result was a gentle hint of salty ocean air and peat smoke for a truly distinctive tequila. The second edition, El Tesoro Mundial Collection: Knob Creek® Rye Edition, was released in 2023 and featured El Tesoro Añejo aged in the distinctive casks of Knob Creek Rye Whisky barrels, resulting in a beautiful balance between subtle sweetness and spice.
SRP: $175
APPEARANCE: Golden, amber color with clear and bright appearance
AROMA: Cooked agave, fresh cherries, baked red apple, apricot, light vanilla bean, caramel, brown sugar, confectionary, nutmeg, toast
PALATE: Cinnamon, confectionary, spicy white pepper, brown sugar, crème brûlée, dried fruits, honey, herbal, light lavender and florals
FINISH: Sweet and dry with a lingering finish