Marco Antonio Jauregui Huerta - Don Valente

[MrAgave]

Marco Antonio Jauregui Huerta Distillery
El Arenal, Jalisco, Mexico C.P. 45350

NOM 1450

Brands: Don Valente, Tiquilito-Uf

I was fortunate enough to visit with Marco and his Father at their distillery on my last visit to the Tequila region. They are a hands-on family, managing the entire process of their products, including farming, production, bottling-labeling, etc. After tasting their Tequilas it is obvious they are extremely passionate and focused on producing quality, premium products. Tasting the cooked agave directly after they opened the oven (after 48 hours of cooking and resting) was a real treat.

[Rosco]

wow, doesn't get anymore hands on than this! good pics, is the distillery small,and i've always been a fan of their bottles, they have a nice design.

[MrAgave]

It is a smaller distillery.

I agree, the Licorera bottles are great, and something that Marco pointed out, if you take the bottle topper out and set it upside down next to the big bottle you'll notice that it is a mini replica. And the fact that you can take the last shot with you or give it away when the bottle is empty is truly unique.

[Rosa]

How exciting! I hope to go to Tequila someday and do some of the tours. Everyone that goes always seems to learn quite a bit and try a bunch of different types and brands.

[Rosco]

my sister in law just left to guadalajara with my nieces for 2 weeks, and she was telling me that they will be staying with her cousin, who recently married a guy who is very wealthy, and interestingly enough he is like vp of tequila 33, and he is arranging a tour of some of the local distilleries for them to visit, boy do i wish i could've tagged along.

[CaliTequilaSipperGirl]

Not to take away from Darin's sight, cause I think he does an awesome job and has presented alot of freshness to online tequila forums ..... over at the Ian Chadwick site, we attempt to put together an annual tour. This is where I (Wichie as well) have garnered much of distillery experiences You guys are more than welcome to come over there and chat (as long as you still post here too) and potentially join us on an upcoming tour.

[Piña]

Im excited to be purchasing my first bottle of Don Valente blanco this weekend. NEver tried!

[bn087]

Im hoping to find Don Valente Anejo or Reposado at Specs in Austin when I head down for my camping trip in South Texas on the 18-21st. They have always been on my list of tequilas to try but nobody in my town carries that brand...I have only heard wonderful things and after re-reading this post I am excited to try the brand even more.

[jackmason09]

After reading this not only do i want to go to tequila and visit some tequila distilleries, but i am going out right now to buy some nice tequila from the grocery store!

[bn087]

Originally Posted by bn087

Im hoping to find Don Valente Anejo or Reposado at Specs in Austin when I head down for my camping trip in South Texas on the 18-21st. They have always been on my list of tequilas to try but nobody in my town carries that brand...I have only heard wonderful things and after re-reading this post I am excited to try the brand even more.

Hehe, its funny that I am a rep for Don Valente now, obviously I like it a bunch! Its a very good product indeed. That camping trip down south was a blast too. Uvalde County in south Texas is about as isolated from population as it gets. And they have a wonderful river (Frio River at Garner State Park) that is perfect for spending the afternoon floating and sipping margaritas.