El Tesoro Tequila
Highland agave tequila from the Camarena family at La Alteña.
The story behind El Tesoro
El Tesoro comes from La Alteña, the Camarena family distillery in the Los Altos highlands of Jalisco. The brand carries the name of Don Felipe Camarena, and the family still makes tequila there from 100% Blue Weber agave, the same plant that gives the highlands their peppery, bright character.
Some expressions are milled with a tahona, the stone wheel that crushes cooked agave slowly rather than shredding it. That patience shows in the glass. We have poured El Tesoro for Long Island customers for years, and it remains a bottle we reach for when someone wants tequila that tastes like agave first and everything else second.
Explore the El Tesoro range
Three core expressions, all 100% Blue Weber agave, all bottled at 80 proof. Blanco for brightness, Reposado and Anejo for oak and time.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Tesoro Blanco | Blanco | 80 | Unaged, clean agave, citrus, black pepper |
| El Tesoro Reposado | Reposado | 80 | Rested in oak, cooked agave, vanilla, warm spice |
| El Tesoro Anejo | Anejo | 80 | Longer oak aging, caramel, dried fruit, soft oak |
| El Tesoro Paradiso | Extra Anejo | Varies by release | Extended aging, deeper oak, richer agave |
| El Tesoro Blanco 750mL | Blanco | 80 | Full bottle, highland agave, bright finish |
| El Tesoro Reposado 750mL | Reposado | 80 | Full bottle, oak rounded, sipping ready |
Which El Tesoro is right for you?
Pricing here stays honest. El Tesoro Blanco runs $48.99 for the 750mL, the Reposado is $51.99, and the Anejo sits at $54.99. That spread is narrow for a premium tequila line, which is part of why we keep all three on the shelf. If you want to buy El Tesoro online and pick it up curbside in Commack, order ahead and we will have it bagged. Stock moves, so call the store at (631) 343-7200 if you need a bottle held.
Wants unaged, peppery highland agave with nothing hiding behind oak.
Likes a little oak and vanilla without losing the cooked agave core.
Reaches for caramel and dried fruit when the night calls for something rounder.