The History

Father Juan de San Miguel, a Franciscan missionary born in Spain, founded the original Indian settlement in 1542 and named it San Miguel Viejo after his patron saint. By the end of the 16th century, San Miguel was a booming town, flourishing with agriculture, ranching and tanneries. It was then renamed San Miguel el Grande.

To learn more about the Story of Los Dragones and our spirit of independence, book a tequila tasting and tour in La Casa Dragones, the historic stables of the Dragones cavalry in San Miguel de Allende.

Heroes of the Independence

The heroes of Mexico’s independence movement were born in San Miguel el Grande, including General Ignacio Allende, Father Miguel Hidalgo, José Marino and Juan Aldama. On March 8, 1826, the Guanajuato state government honored Allende’s heroism by renaming San Miguel El Grande to San Miguel de Allende.

The first tequila rested exclusively in Mizunara casks, a rare oak native to Japan, traditionally used for aging Japanese whiskies, Casa Dragones Reposado Mizunara, 100% Blue Agave Reposado tequila; This delicately rested tequila perfectly balances the minerality of our agave with the light notes of Japanese oak, for a refined, elegant sweetness that defies the ordinary.

About the Brand

AN HOMAGE TO AN ICON
Jacob Beam. The forefather of America’s first family of bourbon. The foundations he laid down at Hardin’s Creek became the legacy that still bears his name today. Jacob’s Well is a tribute to those humble beginnings - and everything the Beam name has become since.

THE BIRTHPLACE OF BEAM
The foundations of the well Johannes Jacob Beam built in 1795 still stand today. Just like the legacy he launched. From that well came the water to grow his corn - and to distill it into the spirit that would bear his name for centuries to come.

A TAPESTRY OF EXPERTISE & EXPERIENCE
Since those humble beginnings, each distiller has taken a turn building on the foundations laid by their forebears before bestowing that honor upon the next generation. A legacy that belongs not to the individual, but to all who have had a hand in making it. More than just a family’s story - the story of American Whiskey.

BE A PART OF OUR LEGACY
Jacob’s Well is the ultimate expression of our family tradition - blending centuries of distilling expertise with our vision for the future. Old whiskeys passing through new hands. And now to yours.

Hardin's Creek Jacob Well Kentucky Straight Bourbon not just a blend of ultra aged high-corn and high-rye mashbills. An homage to the pioneering spirit that began the Beam legacy.

TASTING NOTES

COLOR: Rich amber with burgundy highlights

PALATE: Forward oak and char married with stone fruits

NOSE: Sweet vanilla and caramel with hints of rich oak

FINISH: Smooth with lingering notes of vanilla and brown sweets

Indulge in the Richness of LA Bestia Anejo Tequila - Exquisite Flavors & Unparalleled Craftsmanship. Experience the Ultimate Tequila Sensation Today!

Yamato Red Samurai Edition pairs perfectly with the traditional Japanese whisky flavor profile. You can witness a silky smooth finish, beautiful fruits, and vanilla from the start. Yamato is your entrance into the world of high-end Japanese whisky.

Dedication and perfection has been a consistent lifestyle in Japanes culture. From a young age to adulthood, the Samurai would train their bodies and spirits rigorously, and serve with high loyalty to their masters. 140 years of the same discipline crafted this specialty Yamato Black Samurai whisky.

Yamato Black Samurai pairs perfectly with the traditional Japanese whisky flavor profile. You can witness a silky smooth finish, beautiful fruits, and vanillas from the start. Yamato Black is your entrance into the world of high-end Japanese whisky. Enjoy it neat, on the rocks, or in a highball. 

Dedication and perfection has been a consistent lifestyle in Japanese culture. From a young age to adulthood, the Samurai would train their bodies and spirits rigorously, and serve with high loyalty to their masters. 140 years of the same discipline crafted this specialty Yamato Gold Samurai whisky.

Yamato Gold Samurai pairs perfectly with the traditional Japanese whisky flavor profile. You can witness a silky smooth finish, beautiful fruits, and vanilla from the start. Yamato Gold is your entrance into the world of high-end Japanese whisky. 

Crafted with California botanicals including dragon fruit, prickly pear and pepper tree the award-winning Two Shores Gin had its inspiration in Scotland decades ago when a young girl watched her dad make gin in his greenhouse. The recipe was crafted with the help of a London distiller then small batch distilled in L.A., giving it a distinctively premium and smooth quality, perfect for sipping and cocktails.

Two Shores was recently given 93 points by Meridith May of The Tasting Panel magazine and the Somm Journal

Named for its "London Tradition and California Spirit," this satin-textured beauty had us wowed for its approachability. Made with California botanicals, including pepper tree, dragon fruit, and prickly pear, we found its aromas of vanilla, lavender, and fresh linen charming. A cloud of marshmallow and a zing of pepper mark the finish.  

Tequila Mandala was founded on November 16, 2016 by Jose Joel Garcia Barreto, Arturo Lomeli Ibarra and Humberto Ibarra. The founders had the specific idea of bringing a unique, premium sipping tequila to the U.S. spirit market. Tequila Mandala’s hallmark, the Extra Añejo, comes in a hand-crafted, hand-painted ceramic bottle. The “MANDALA” is a powerful representational symbol that has had significance in most all regions of the world for thousands of years. It transcends borders, religions and cultures; it is essential to all humanity; its essence is both broad and powerful, derived from a circle to convey life’s infinite potential, with no beginning and no end. The mandala symbol portrays the universal balance of joy, peace, and life itself.

Award-winning Tequila, made of 100% agave azul. A balanced and refined flavor defines each version of Mandala, with a composition of subtle and individual notes, creating harmony in every step of the process.

MANDALA BLANCO

100% AGAVE AZUL

Made in small batches, with the most mature agaves, full-bodied, distinguished by a sweet flavor and aroma of agave cooked in traditional brick ovens.

Color:Crystal clear.

Aroma:Herbal, citrus and fresh.

Taste:Soft and exquisite, leaving a unique sweet finish of cooked agave.

Tequila Mandala was founded on November 16, 2016 by Jose Joel Garcia Barreto, Arturo Lomeli Ibarra and Humberto Ibarra. The founders had the specific idea of bringing a unique, premium sipping tequila to the U.S. spirit market. Tequila Mandala’s hallmark, the Extra Añejo, comes in a hand-crafted, hand-painted ceramic bottle. The “MANDALA” is a powerful representational symbol that has had significance in most all regions of the world for thousands of years. It transcends borders, religions and cultures; it is essential to all humanity; its essence is both broad and powerful, derived from a circle to convey life’s infinite potential, with no beginning and no end. The mandala symbol portrays the universal balance of joy, peace, and life itself.

Award-winning Tequila, made of 100% agave azul. A balanced and refined flavor defines each version of Mandala, with a composition of subtle and individual notes, creating harmony in every step of the process.

MANDALA REPOSADO

100% AGAVE AZUL

Made with the selection of the best agaves in its optimum point of maturity, passing through a traditional brick oven and subsequently aged in Sherry Cask Barrels.

Color:Light amber.

Aroma:Wood, cooked agave, light raisin.

Taste:Soft, with a substantive presence of oak notes and cooked agave.

Aging:8 months in French white oak barrels.

Tequila Mandala was founded on November 16, 2016 by Jose Joel Garcia Barreto, Arturo Lomeli Ibarra and Humberto Ibarra. The founders had the specific idea of bringing a unique, premium sipping tequila to the U.S. spirit market. Tequila Mandala’s hallmark, the Extra Añejo, comes in a hand-crafted, hand-painted ceramic bottle. The “MANDALA” is a powerful representational symbol that has had significance in most all regions of the world for thousands of years. It transcends borders, religions and cultures; it is essential to all humanity; its essence is both broad and powerful, derived from a circle to convey life’s infinite potential, with no beginning and no end. The mandala symbol portrays the universal balance of joy, peace, and life itself.

Award-winning Tequila, made of 100% agave azul. A balanced and refined flavor defines each version of Mandala, with a composition of subtle and individual notes, creating harmony in every step of the process.

MANDALA AÑEJO

100% AGAVE AZUL

Of meticulous care in its process and elaborated with the selection of mature agaves that is cooked in brick ovens, receiving a double distillation to reach the perfect taste. Aged 24 months in Sherry Cask barrels helping to achieve an exquisite body of unequaled flavor.

Color: Intense gold with golden shades.

Aroma:Roasted French oak, cooked agave.

Taste:Soft, fruity and sweet, leaving a finish that is persistent and pleasant to the palate.

Aging:24 Months in Sherry Cask barrels.

OUR STORY

Belle Glos showcases distinctive Pinot Noirs produced from California’s most noteworthy coastal wine-growing regions.

While each vineyard location lies near the Pacific Ocean, the climate differences are significant, varying with the amount of fog, wind, sunlight, and soil type at each site. Each Vineyard Designate is crafted to distill the purest essence of the locale into elegant expressions of California Pinot Noir.

Owner/winemaker, Joe Wagner chose the name Belle Glos (pronounced “BELL GLOSS”) to honor his grandmother, Lorna Belle Glos Wagner. Lorna was a co-founder of Caymus Vineyards, an inspirational figure to Joseph and an avid lover of Pinot Noir.

BELLE GLOS 2020 LAS ALTURAS PINOT NOIR
Scarlet red in color with an aromatic medley of gooseberry, raspberry, and cranberry with hints of ginger, black pepper, and shaved milk chocolate. Dark fruit on the palate with flavors of wild berries, milk chocolate, toffee, black cherry, and ground nutmeg. Rich and structured, this wine has beautiful acidity that lingers through to a long, mouthwatering finish.

A well-rounded, approachable mezcal for those finding their way in the mezcal category.

DESCRIPTION
 
Tasting Notes: Floral, Smoke, Mineral, Dry, Earth, Green

Batch/Quantity Information: 400 liters per batch

Maestro: Erasto Hernandez Martinez
Location: Tlacolula de Matamoros, Oaxaca
Agave Origin: Tlacolula de Matamoros, Oaxaca
ABV/Proof: 40.2% – 80.4 Proof 

Roast Time: ~72 Hours
Resting Time (between cook and crush): 15 days
Roast Type: Traditional horno (earthen oven)
Wood Type: Oak

Maturation Time: Espadin – (Agave Angustifolia): ~7 years
Maturation Time: Cuishe – (Agave Karwinskii): ~9 years
Crush Type: Donkey Pulled Stone Tahona Wheel 

Fermentation Time: 8 days (temperature dependent)
Fermentation Tank Type: Wood – oak
Copper Pot Still: Double Distillation

Terroir Notes: Erasto roasts the pinas with a 40lb bag of chilies including pasilla, ancho, guajillo.  

About the Brand

We work closely with local, family-owned farms in Jalisco, Mexico to bring you the smoothest, most natural, and best tasting tequila possible. Only the highest quality ingredients are used in its creation.

The area code 818 is home to me, but the earth is home to all of us. So, from the agaves we grow, to the production of the bottle, sustainability and transparency of our supply chain was our core focus. We feel a great sense of responsibility and pride to have a positive impact on  individuals, communities, and the environment. We've had so many magical nights drinking 818 and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

This Anejo Reserve began with an ambitious goal: to become one of the greatest tequilas ever crafted. In the heart of Jalisco, Mexico, 818’s Master Tequileros used their decades of expertise and passion to develop Eight Reserve by 818.

What emerged is a painstakingly crafted blend, bringing a level of complexity, softness and depth rarely experienced in tequila. The result is an elegant expression that is incredibly smooth and rich.

TASTING NOTES

TASTE: Cooked agave, vanilla, cinnamon, dried berries, and praline

AROMA: Vanilla, clove & cinnamon, toasted nuts, honey, orange peel, and black cherry

BODY & COLOR: Light amber with copper hues, full bodied

FINISH: Prolonged and silky smooth, elegant aftertaste with fruit and spiced accents

WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL

A masterful blend of Anejo aged up to 8 years, aged in French and American barrels

Dense with bright purple hues, this wine is brooding with dark cherry, blackberry, boysenberry, and mocha. This wine is mouth coating with lashings of criminally intense dark fruits supported by sweet vanilla, oak and a hint of chocolate.

19 Crimes tells the true story of heroes who beat the odds and overcame adversity to become folk heroes. This spirit lives on today through innovators like Martha Stewart, a self-made icon who built a domestic empire. Martha’s drive embodies the timeless values of the 19 Crimes mavericks who came before her.

In Los Altos, Mexico the heart of Tequila Valley Corzo Distillery has pioneered and patented a distillation process that begins when expert jimadors trim the shoots and stalks from young Highland Blue Weber Agave plants, allowing the plants to focus more of their energy on developing rich and flavorful pias, or hearts. Native to Mexico, Highland Blue Weber Agave plants favor high altitudes and rich, sandy soils. In Los Altos, which is located a mile above sea level and blessed with rich, red soil, Corzo's jimadors harvest the pias at their peak of maturity. After the pias are harvested, they are slowly roasted for five hours in order to extract the their sweet nectar. Corzo uses a longer, slower fermentation cycle as compared to other distilleries, going so far as to play Mozart during fermentation in order to help relax the yeast and provide for a more mellow tequila. After fermentation, the tequila is distilled three times. Corzo's patented distillation process makes large cuts to the distillate to ensure that only the "heart of hearts"is bottled. As a result, each bottle of Corzo Silver takes about 22 pounds agave to make, nearly twice as much as any other tequila! The aggressive cuts also lead to a sweeter, more ripe tequila. Afterwards, the tequila is sparged a process where microscopic air bubbles are introduced into the tequila in order to let it breathe and provide for a smoother taste before being bottled. Designed by Fabien Baron, the French designer whose work includes some of the most iconic perfume bottles of our time, Corzo Silver Tequila's bottle reflects the contemporary style of Mexican architecture. Its strong, rectangular lines and perfume bottle shape hint at the fragrant and full-bodied tequila that are contained inside. If tequila represents the revolutionary spirit of Mexico, Corzo represents Mexico's modern elegance.

With a vibrant and exceptional flavor, Aroma Azul Tequila Anejo is a unique luxury craft made with the best hand-made tequila from low lands in Mexico. It features an extra smooth taste with vanilla, coffee, tobacco, chocolate note. It is dedication, respect, and tradition of all our people every day. It is from Jalisco and for the world. Carefully mixed during the almost magical production process, the notes that enrich our tequila are defined one by one on the palate in a sublime, unique and unforgettable fusion..

Dos Artes Tequila is made from estate-grown 100% blue agave, presented in One Liter (1L) hand-painted ceramic bottles, each bottle is unique and has a story of its own. This tequila is distributed in limited amounts.

Anejo

Aroma: Hints of Caramel, Vanilla, and Toffee.

Flavor: Cooked Agave and Oak with hints of Caramel, Vanilla, and Toffee.

Aging: 3 years

Dos Artes Tequila is made from estate-grown 100% blue agave, presented in One Liter (1L) hand-painted ceramic bottles, each bottle is unique and has a story of its own. This tequila is distributed in limited amounts.

TASTING NOTES

Aroma: Mixture of raw and cooked Agave, Hints of Vanilla.

Flavor: Cooked and Raw Agave, Caramel with hints of Vanilla.

Aging: 3+ Months