What does tequila mean to you? For some people, it means sipping it neat or on the rocks after dinner. To others, it means enjoying a shot in celebration. And for many, it is the main event in some of their favorite cocktails, like a margarita or gimlet. Whatever the case, drinking tequila in any form means an explosion of tastes and with the signature flavor, agave, shining through.
If you are a tequila enthusiast looking for originality, you should try El Jimador. A world-famous tequila, El Jimador is made with dedication and passion. Every drop of the spirit is extracted from the blue Weber agave plant and doesn’t contain added sugars or other additives.
El Jimador is the best-selling tequila in Mexico that is budget-friendly. It does exceptionally well in authenticity, aroma, and taste.
Rich, full-bodied and packed with deep spice flavors, el Jimador Añejo is made with 100% blue Weber agave and double distilled. It is then aged for twelve months in our own charred American white oak barrels. It’s perfect for any occasion.
El Jimador Tequila Rich History
The name of the tequila comes from the people who are integral to making it. A jimador is a farmer who harvests agave plants. It takes years of practice and dedication to become a true jimador and master harvester worthy of the name. El Jimador tequila honors the hard work of the people who make it possible.
El Jimador was originally produced at the distillery Casa Herradura in Amatitán, Jalisco. The name came from Aurelio Lopez Rosales, a worker at Hacienda San Jose Del Refugio. The hacienda was known for making tequila that was quite expensive.
When inspecting the agave fields, Aurelio saw a sparkling object from afar. At a nearer glance, it was a horseshoe, but to him, it was a sign of good luck. When he later took over the hacienda, he remained the distillery Casa Herradura (horseshoe in Spanish).
Inspired by the dedication, commitment, and passion the people who worked in the hacienda showed, Casa Herradura created El Jimador tequila in their honor in 1994. They wanted to create a tequila accessible to all people. Within five years since the distillery’s first bottle, El Jimador became the number one selling tequila in Mexico.
El Jimador Tequila Distilling Process
When we talk tequila, we must talk about the agave plant; it is the beginning and the end. The first step in achieving the smooth, silky El Jimador isplanting agave offshoots from the mother plant. Just like how generations of jimadores pass their skills and craftsmanship, generations of blue Weber agave plants have gone into making El Jimador tequila over the years.
The agave plants take 8–10 years to reach their prime. Using a coa (a sharp tool for harvesting), jimadores cut off the plants leaves, exposing its core, commonly known as the heart or piña. At this point, jimadores determine if the fruit of the blue Weber agave plant is mature enough for harvesting. If not, the plant is left to fuller mature.
The freshly harvested hearts undergo a slow crushing process to release their natural sugars and sweet caramel juices. The juices (commonly known as mosto) are placed in open-air tanks before the fermentation. At this point, nature offers one of its best surprises: natural fermentation. The wild yeast floating in the air starts the fermentation process, bringing the juices to life.
The naturally fermented juices undergo a vital step, the distillation process. El Jimador tequila passes through two distillation processes to remove every impurity, leaving it looking crystal-clear, but maintaining the same natural and crisp flavors.
The next step is aging. At this point, El Jimador silver tequila (Blanco) is bottled for the impatient drinkers. The unaged drink delivers a crisp taste, citrus notes, and agave freshness. On the other hand, El Jimador Reposado is aged for two to twelve months and El Jimador Añejo undergoes the aging process in American whiteoak barrels for three years.
Theaging process removes any harsh flavors while adding distinct wood notes from the barrel. The result is a rich color and deeper flavors that make El Jimador stand out.
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FAQ
Is Jimador 100% blue agave?
What are the ingredients in el Jimador drinks?
Is El Jimador tequila additive free?
Is Jimador a cheap tequila?
How is El Jimador tequila made?
El Jimador tequila is made from 100% agave. The tequila is made using a modern industrial process including a diffuser and acid-thermal hydrolysis. This is efficient but removes much of the agave flavor. Additives are used to add flavor back. El Jimador makes blanco, reposado and añejo tequilas. Does El Jimador tequila go off?
What is El Jimador silver tequila?
Young and fresh, el Jimador Silver tequila steps up with truly authentic character. It’s made with 100% hand-harvested blue Weber agave and double distilled with sparkling clarity. We’ve perfected the skills to produce a spirit so rich in flavor that every sip comes to life. Crisp and buzzing with citrus flavors, take a sip or shake it up.
What is El Jimador reposado tequila?
Tequila el Jimador Reposado is 100% Agave and aged two months to its moment of maturity, el Jimador is rewarded by all of Mexico as its #1 tequila.
Is El Jimador a good Tequila?
Tequila el Jimador 100% Agave is the #1 tequila in Mexico, a testament to its high quality and authenticity. I have seen El Jimador at my local liquor store and always pass it up for its bland look, thinking it might be okay as a mixer Boy was I wrong. Decided to try a shot of the reposado at a local tequila bar Aug 2012.