Few family names resonate with tequila drinkers quite like “Camarena.” Descendants of the man who helped bring blue weber agave to Jalisco, the family continues to craft some of the most traditional and sought-after tequilas on the market. El Tesoro, run by siblings Carlos and Jenny Camarena, is one of them. Highland agave is grown to full maturity, slow-cooked in traditional horno ovens, crushed by a volcanic tahona stone, fermented with bagasse in open wooden vats using wild yeast, and distilled in small copper pot stills. The result is a tequila as traditional and old-school as they come. This private K&L-selected barrel was then aged eight months in ex-bourbon casks before landing on our shelves. Sweet, grassy agave aromas greet you on the nose, joined by green apple, pink peppercorn, and a touch of citrus oil. On the palate, vegetal flavors and earthy spice mingle with the rich minerality of the highlands. The bourbon oak rounds out the finish with warm creaminess, vanilla bean, and caramelized peppers. This is a stunning barrel pick from a classic tequila house. If you love tequila made the old-fashioned way, this one belongs in your glass.