| Distillery La Alteña, a 15 min drive from the town of Arandas, is a family owned production plant that spans over 3 generations. Traditional methods are still employed in every stage of processing which result in tequilas that represent the agave of the region and their 75+ year old house yeast culture. Excellia is the collaborative efforts between Jean-Sébastien Robicquet, founder of EWG Spirits & Wine, and Carlos Camarena, Master distiller at La Alteña. The aged offerings are a blend of Grand Cru Sauterne and Cognac barrels. | |
| Master Distiller: | Carlos Camarena |
| Location: | Arandas, Jalisco |
| Nom: | 1139 |
| Elevation: | ~ 1800m |
| Bottling date: | 09/03/12 |
| Lot: | EXR-002 |
| Oven: | Stone/brick, steam 36 hours |
| Milling: | Shredder/roller |
| Fermentation: | Open wooden vats, 7-10 days |
| Distillation: | Copper alembics, double distilled |
| Maturation: | 9 months, Grand Cru Sauterne and Cognac barrels |