REGION: Jalisco

Created in 2001 by Mónica Leyva with her brother, Rubén Leyva, Pajarote explores and shares the Mexican tradition of ponche—essentially, punch—but here expressed using flavors specific to Mexican heritage in the form of hand-crafted liqueurs.

Plantador Tequila is the long-awaited entry-level cocktailing brand from the Vivanco family, produced at Destilería el Ranchito (NOM 1414) in Arandas, Los Altos, Jalisco, using the family’s renowned practices: estate-grown organic agave, sonic harmonization, and additive-free methods.

Launched in 1991, Purasangre is a highland tequila produced by Tequileña in Tequila, Jalisco. 100% Blue Weber agave grown at elevations over 5,200 feet are uniquely double distilled—first in a stainless steel alembic pot still followed by a copper alembic pot still.

The cornerstone vision of respected tequila advocate David Suro, Siembra Spirits was created to further the goal of spreading the flavors and gospel of honest tequila. Siembra, meaning sowing (as in seeds), focuses on three pillars: transparency, traceability, and terroir.