4ta Generacion Tequila
Camarena family tequila from Jesus Maria, poured neat for decades.
The story behind 4ta Generacion
4ta Generacion comes from Jesus Maria, high in the Los Altos region of Jalisco. Felipe Camarena, a civil engineer turned master distiller, opened Destileria El Pandillo in January 2011 after leaving the family distillery, La Alteña, in 2007. The name means fourth generation because his sons, Luis Felipe and Alan, work the stills beside him.
Every drop is 100% Blue Weber agave, cooked in stone ovens and crushed by a moving roller mill the crew calls Felipenstein instead of a diffuser. Fermentation runs on ancestral yeast in stainless steel and pine tanks, proofing uses a 50/50 blend of captured rainwater and mountain spring water, and the spirit is double distilled in copper pots. Certified additive free.
Explore the 4ta Generacion range
Three expressions reach us from El Pandillo: a bright unaged Blanco, a softly oaked Reposado, and an Anejo with real barrel time behind it.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4ta Generacion Tequila Blanco 750mL | Blanco | 80 | Unaged, crisp, mineral, cooked agave, black pepper finish |
| 4ta Generacion Tequila Reposado 750mL | Reposado | 80 | About 6 months ex-bourbon, vanilla, soft agave |
| 4ta Generacion Tequila Anejo 750mL | Anejo | 80 | About 18 months ex-bourbon, caramel, oak, dried fruit |
| Blanco 108 High Proof | Blanco | 108 | Straight from the still, intense agave, long heat |
| Blanco de Madera | Blanco | 90 | Wood vat fermented with fibers, rounder, richer |
| Extra Anejo | Extra Anejo | 80 to 90 | 3 to 5 years oak, spice, dark chocolate |
Which 4ta Generacion is right for you?
Pricing here is honest. The 4ta Generacion Tequila Blanco 750mL runs $41.99, the Reposado $44.99, and the Anejo $49.99, which is fair money for additive free highland tequila aged in used bourbon cooperage. Blanco is in stock now; the Reposado and Anejo sell through fast and we restock as El Pandillo releases reach us. Call (631) 343-7200 and we will tell you what is on the shelf today. Buy 4ta Generacion online for pickup or local delivery.
Crisp minerality and cooked agave show best at room temperature in a snifter.
Eighteen months in ex-bourbon gives caramel and dried fruit without hiding the agave.
Soft vanilla and agave hold up in a tequila Old Fashioned or a stirred drink.
4ta Generacion cocktails and pairings
Pour Blanco with raw oysters, ceviche, or citrus forward Mexican plates. Reposado likes grilled chicken and fish tacos; Anejo wants roasted meat and dark chocolate.