Santera Tequila

Modern tequila, rooted in tradition, crafted in the heart of Jalisco.

Est. 2015 · Jalisco, MexicoScroll ↓
Rooted in Jalisco

Modern tequila.
Ancestral craft.

Santera begins in the volcanic highlands of Jalisco, where Blue Weber Agave is cultivated in mineral-rich red soil and harvested at full maturity. The result is a tequila shaped by place before it ever reaches the still, bright, grounded, and unmistakably Mexican.

The process honors traditional methods: slow cooking, careful fermentation, single-batch distillation and considered maturation. Nothing is rushed. Each stage is designed to preserve the natural character of the agave while building texture, balance and depth.

The Santera collection brings that heritage into a modern expression: Blanco for clarity and freshness, Reposado for rounded oak and spice, and Añejo for deeper structure, warmth and complexity.

The Collection

Three expressions.
One estate.

Filtered through volcanic rock and aged in American oak, each expression drawn from the same fields, told in a different voice.

Santera Blanco tequila bottle
01

Blanco

Blue Weber · Unaged

Unaged and put through a proprietary filtration process to further round out the soft, balanced flavor.

Awards

  • SF WORLD SPIRITS
2017,  Double GoldSF WORLD SPIRITS 2017Double Gold
  • NY World Wine & Spirits 2016,  Best Blanco / Best TequilaNY World Wine & Spirits 2016Best Blanco / Best Tequila
  • SF WORLD SPIRITS
2016,  GoldSF WORLD SPIRITS 2016Gold
  • Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2016,  Classic Margarita, Cocktail Commendation, 3.5 StarsUltimate Spirits Challenge 2016Classic Margarita, Cocktail Commendation, 3.5 Stars
Santera Reposado tequila bottle
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Reposado

American Oak · 7 Months

Aged up to seven months in American oak. A golden hue balancing sweet agave with aromatic oak and cinnamon.

Awards

  • NY World Wine & Spirits 2018,  Double GoldNY World Wine & Spirits 2018Double Gold
  • SF WORLD SPIRITS
2017,  SilverSF WORLD SPIRITS 2017Silver
  • NY World Wine & Spirits 2016,  SilverNY World Wine & Spirits 2016Silver
  • Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2016,  Classic Margarita, Cocktail Commendation, 3.5 StarsUltimate Spirits Challenge 2016Classic Margarita, Cocktail Commendation, 3.5 Stars
Santera Añejo tequila bottle
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Añejo

Extra Añejo Blend · 16 Months

Aged with extra care up to 16 months in American oak, then blended with a touch of extra añejo. Rich, brooding, complex.

Awards

  • SF WORLD SPIRITS
2017,  SilverSF WORLD SPIRITS 2017Silver
  • NY World Wine & Spirits 2016,  SilverNY World Wine & Spirits 2016Silver
  • SF WORLD SPIRITS
2016,  SilverSF WORLD SPIRITS 2016Silver
  • Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2016,  Classic Margarita, Cocktail Commendation, 3.5 StarsUltimate Spirits Challenge 2016Classic Margarita, Cocktail Commendation, 3.5 Stars
From Agave to Bottle

A slower path,
deliberately walked.

Master distiller Augustín Sánchez practices distillation methods that date back centuries. Each agave piña is slow-roasted, long-fermented, and copper-distilled with care.

  1. Close-up of blue weber agave plant
    01

    Blue Weber Agave

    100% estate-grown in the highlands of Jalisco.

  2. Harvested agave piñas beside a stone oven
    02

    Slow-Roasted Piñas

    Hand-harvested piñas roasted in traditional stone ovens.

  3. Copper still in the Santera distillery
    03

    Copper Distillation

    Small-batch distilled in copper stills for clarity and depth.

  4. Oak barrel cellar
    04

    American Oak Aging

    Rested in American oak barrels until each expression matures.

Blue weber agave silhouetted at dusk
Heritage & Atmosphere

Where the earth
writes the flavor.

Volcanic soil, mountain water, and a family of makers who refuse to hurry. Santera is the sum of a place that has never learned to compromise.

The Serve

43 ways to pour
a Santera.

From the crisp bite of a Blanco margarita to the slow warmth of an Añejo old fashioned, explore our library of signature serves and modern classics.

Wide view of blue agave field with Jalisco mountains

"A tequila made for the moment before the toast, and for every one that follows."

For Trade & Distributors

Bring Santera to your market.

Santera Tequila is represented by distribution partners in the United States, Ireland and the United Kingdom.