At Destilería Orendain, tequila is made following a traditional process that begins in the agave fields of Tequila, Jalisco, and ends in a bottle filled with history. Every stage answers to the same standard: doing it well, without shortcuts.
From agave to bottle: the art of tequila
OUR PROCESS
01. FIELDS
02. “JIMA” (HARVEST)
03. COOKING
04. MILLING
05. FERMENTATION
06. DISTILLATION
07. AGING
08. BOTTLING
PLANTATION AND AGAVE FIELDS
THE INITIAL POINT IN OUR PASSION
In the blue agave landfill our journey begins. In this region of Jalisco, Weber Blue agave is cared and nourished. Destileria Orendain honors each fiber of this iconic plant, ensuring that only the best ones are used for each product.
“JIMA” (HARVEST)
SOWING ROOTS, HARVESTING EMOTIONS
Each bladed “coa” that chops the agave is a tribute to almost a century of tradition. Destileria Orendain doesn’t only grows agave, but accompanies then with generations of “jimadores” and their stories, guaranteeing that each “piña” that reaches our hands has the appropriate size and maturity.
COOKING
SLOW COOKING, ETERNAL FLAVOR
Air is impregnated with the smell of cooked agave, with it, centuries of history and heritage. Inside our brick ovens, every “piña” is summited to steam cooking, slow and steady to release the sweet essence of the agave, known as “mosto”, the soul of our tequilas.
GRINDING
THE HEART OF FLAVOR
In Destilería Orendain we honor the ancient practice of extraction using a roller mill system, where the cooked agave is carefully crumbled and squeezed five times to ensure the whole juice is obtained, the heart of our products.
FERMENTATION
THE MEETING OF FLAVOR
Fermentation awakens the magic. In this natural step of the process, every note and smell is linked to give life to a unique flavor experience. Inside the stainless steel tubs, the agave juices are met with endemic yeast, creating a fascinating transformation ritual.
DISTILLATION
THE ART OF PERFECTING THE AGAVE SPIRIT
This process is divided en 2 essential stages. The first one (destruction) creates a liquid that contains 20% alcohol. Afterwards, a second distillation process (rectification), raches an alcohol near 55% volume, where our tequila reaches maximum purity and turns into Tequila Blanco, a symbol of quality and excellence. The triple distillation is one of our biggest successes, a signature emblem of our brand Ollitas.
AGING
A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME AND EXCELLENCE
The time inside the barrels is fundamental to define the character of our tequilas. Since reposados, that spend from 2 to 11 months, añejos with 12 through 35 months, all the way to extra añejos, that spend over 36 months; each stage of this process develops its own deepness and complexity to the final taste.
BOTTLING
A UNIQUE STORY IN EVERY BOTTLE
The bottling process completes the full circle to a invaluable tradition. Our bottling installations include equipped technology and strict hygiene protocols that guarantee an unmatched standard in every bottle.
BLUE AGAVE CULTIVATION
THE STARTING POINT OF OUR PASSION
We select mature agaves, grown in the soils of Jalisco that give our tequila its character of origin.
TRADITIONAL JIMA
PLANTING INTENTIONS, HARVESTING EMOTIONS
Our jimadores harvest each agave with precision, using techniques passed down from generation to generation.
SLOW COOKING IN MASONRY OVENS
SLOW COOKING, TIMELESS FLAVOR
We cook the agave slowly to preserve its natural sweetness and develop unique profiles.
JUICE EXTRACTION
THE HEART OF ITS TASTE
We mill the cooked agave with roller mills to obtain the must, the foundation of all our tequilas.
NATURAL FERMENTATION
A CONVERGENCE OF TASTES
We use our own proprietary yeasts, which lend character and personality to every spirit.
DISTILLATION
THE ART OF PERFECTING THE AGAVE SPIRIT
We refine the tequila through controlled processes to achieve purity and balance.
BARREL AGING
A JOURNEY TOWARDS EXCELLENCE OVER TIME
Our reposados and añejos gain complexity in oak barrels, each at its own pace.
BOTTLING
A UNIQUE STORY IN EVERY BOTTLE
The bottling of our tequila marks the completion of a full cycle of invaluable tradition. Every stage of the process is meticulously overseen in our bottling facilities outfitted with technology and strict hygiene protocols, guaranteeing unparalleled standards in every bottle.
A LEGACY OF RECOGNITION AND AWARDS
Casa Orendain has been honored at the competitions that set the standard for the world’s spirits. That recognition confirms one thing alone: the craft continues to live up to its history.
CONTINUOS GROWTH
Our dedication to excellence and the highest quality standards is reflected in the significant growth of Destilería Orendain in the market, doubling our production capacity from 3 million to nearly 6 million liters per year.
DISCOVER THE ART BEHIND TEQUILA ORENDAIN!
VISIT OUR FACILITIES
Immerse yourself in the rich history and tradition that defines us as you explore every step of the tequilamaking process. From the planting and cultivation of agaves to distillation and aging in oak barrels, you will have the opportunity to learn about every detail that makes our tequilas a true masterpiece.
Our expert team will be delighted to guide you through this unique experience.
