Don Pilar Tequila

Question 1

Where is Don Pilar Tequila made?

Answer 1

Destilería El Panal (NOM 1443), San José de Gracia, Jalisco, Mexico.

Question 2

Who founded Don Pilar Tequila?

Answer 2

Don José Pilar Contreras, a rancher and immigrant who wanted to share his heritage.

Question 3

What inspired Don Pilar to create his tequila?

Answer 3

A desire to bring authentic Highlands tequila to a broader audience.

Question 4

What agave does Don Pilar use?

Answer 4

100% Blue Weber agave grown in Los Altos (Highlands) of Jalisco.

Question 5

How is Don Pilar’s agave cooked?

Answer 5

Slow-roasted in brick ovens for about 20 hours.

Question 6

How does Don Pilar ferment their tequila?

Answer 6

Open-air fermentation while playing classical music to enhance yeast activity.

Question 7

How is Don Pilar tequila distilled?

Answer 7

Double-distilled in stainless steel stills with copper coils.

Question 8

Are additives used in Don Pilar tequila?

Answer 8

No – it is fully additive-free.

Question 9

What barrels are used for aging Don Pilar tequilas?

Answer 9

American white oak (re-charred); French oak used for finishing.

Question 10

What makes Don Pilar Añejo unique?

Answer 10

Aged 18 months with a final oak finishing process.

Question 11

What makes Don Pilar Extra Añejo stand out?

Answer 11

Aged 36 months, then finished in French oak for added richness.

Question 12

Don Pilar Blanco tasting notes?

Answer 12

Fresh agave, citrus zest, black pepper, vibrant finish.

Question 13

Don Pilar Reposado tasting notes?

Answer 13

Caramel, vanilla, cooked agave, oak, smooth.

Question 14

Don Pilar Añejo tasting notes?

Answer 14

Butterscotch, toasted oak, baking spices, rich finish.

Question 15

Don Pilar Extra Añejo tasting notes?

Answer 15

Chocolate, dried fruit, oak, cinnamon, long elegant finish.