El Tesoro de Don Felipe® Tequila, the award-winning Tequila producer from La Alteña Distillery in the Jalisco highlands of Mexico, and the third-generation Camarena distilling family, are proud to introduce the third installment of “The Mundial Collection” Limited Edition Cask Finishing Series: El Tesoro® Mundial: Basil Hayden Toast™ Edition. El Tesoro® Mundial: Basil Hayden Toast™ is a unique expression of our El Tesoro Reposado, aged for nearly six months in Basil Hayden Toast™ oak barrels that are toasted then flash-charred. The result is a delicious sipping tequila that is perfectly balanced with indulgent notes of cooked agave, cinnamon, and crème brûlée. As a special one-time release, this is the first and only time El Tesoro has been rested in Basil Hayden Toast™ barrels.
“I am a firm believer that great tequila has the power to bring us together,” says Jenny Camarena, third-generation Tequila Maker and Head of Operations at La Altena Distillery. “It’s made to be shared over good food and even better conversation. The Mundial Collection represents a group of people coming together to create something beautiful, continuing the vision and spirit that my family set for El Tesoro. It honors tradition while exploring the very best of what tequila can be.”
“Mundial” expressions see one-of-a-kind special releases of El Tesoro® tequilas matured in unique casks that have previously held some of the best spirits from across the globe and were crafted by like-minded distillers, all of which share a strong commitment to craftsmanship and high-quality production.
The first edition, El Tesoro® Mundial Collection: The Laphroaig® Edition, was released in 2021 and shined a light on the proud distilling tradition of Tequila melding with the barrel-aging expertise of Scotch. The result was a gentle hint of salty ocean air and peat smoke for a truly distinctive tequila. The second edition, El Tesoro Mundial Collection: Knob Creek® Rye Edition, was released in 2023 and featured El Tesoro Añejo aged in the distinctive casks of Knob Creek Rye Whisky barrels, resulting in a beautiful balance between subtle sweetness and spice.
EL TESORO® MUNDIAL COLLECTION: BASIL HAYDEN TOAST EDITION, TASTING NOTES, 40% ABV
SRP: $175
APPEARANCE: Golden, amber color with clear and bright appearance
AROMA: Cooked agave, fresh cherries, baked red apple, apricot, light vanilla bean, caramel, brown sugar, confectionary, nutmeg, toast
PALATE: Cinnamon, confectionary, spicy white pepper, brown sugar, crème brûlée, dried fruits, honey, herbal, light lavender and florals
FINISH: Sweet and dry with a lingering finish
ABOUT EL TESORO™ TEQUILA
Since the first drop of El Tesoro® ran off the still of La Alteña Distillery more than 80 years ago, every decision has been made to celebrate the agave’s unique flavor. El Tesoro® is a truly authentic tequila made slowly and carefully to capture the agave’s essence in a bottle. The El Tesoro® portfolio of core products available in the U.S. includes the following (all 40% ABV as El Tesoro® is always distilled to proof): Blanco ($50 SRP), Reposado ($65 SRP), Añejo ($85 SRP), Extra Añejo ($150 SRP), and Paradiso ($180 SRP).
ABOUT BASIL HAYDEN
Crafted in 1992 by Booker Noe as part of the Small Batch collection, Basil Hayden introduced a more subtle side of bourbon compared to its counterparts. Inspired by bourbons with high-rye mash bills, Booker set out to create a bourbon that would offer an approachable taste profile and defy preconceived bourbon perceptions. Basil Hayden Bourbon welcomes new drinkers into whiskey and showcases new occasions to drink it. Beyond its flagship Basil Hayden Bourbon, the brand has pushed the boundaries of innovation in recent years. These intriguing offerings have included expressions such as Basil Hayden Malted Rye, Toast, Dark Rye, 10-Year, Subtle Smoke, and Red Wine Cask Finish.