Religion Tequila
Small batch Jalisco tequila, poured in Commack since it landed.
The story behind Religion
Religion Tequila was founded in 2012 by Aidan Uttinger, an Auckland liquor entrepreneur who built the brand around 100% blue Weber agave grown in the Jalisco highlands. Distillation happens at Premium de Jalisco, NOM 1558, in the mountain country around Mazamitla, where split agave is cooked, fermented in stainless steel with a house leavening stock, then distilled twice.
The Kiwi fingerprint is the Manuka honey expression, one of the few 100% agave tequilas infused with real New Zealand honey. The Reposado took Silver at San Francisco in 2012 and Gold in 2013. We have carried the lineup for years and it still moves on the strength of the liquid, not the label.
Explore the Religion range
Four expressions, one agave source. The Blanco shows the raw highland character, the Reposado and Anejo add oak, and the Manuka Honey walks its own sweet, herbal line.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Religion Blanco Tequila 750mL | Blanco | 80 proof | Raw agave, black pepper, grapefruit, lemon tea, olive |
| Religion Reposado Tequila 750mL | Reposado | 80 proof | Cooked agave, plantain, orange, vanilla, caramel |
| Religion Anejo Tequila 750mL | Anejo | 80 proof | Burnt caramel, spice, nuts, heavy barrel aroma |
| Religion Manuka Honey Teq 750mL | Honey infused | 70 proof | Sweet Manuka honey, herbaceous, warm finish |
| Religion Blanco Tequila 750mL | Blanco, cocktail pour | 80 proof | Chilled, crisp Margarita and Tequila Daisy base |
| Religion Anejo Tequila 750mL | Anejo, neat pour | 80 proof | Let it breathe ten minutes before sipping |
Which Religion is right for you?
Pricing sits where small batch agave usually lands. Religion Blanco Tequila is $53.99, and the Manuka Honey expression matches it at $53.99, which is fair for real New Zealand honey in the bottle. The Reposado runs $58.99, and the Anejo is $65.99, the top of the lineup and the one we pour for people who say they do not like tequila. Every bottle is 750mL. Stock turns quickly here, so call the Commack store at (631) 343-7200 before you drive over and we will confirm what is on the shelf.
Bright pepper and citrus hold up against lime without disappearing.
Barrel caramel and nuts reward ten minutes of patience in the glass.
Real Manuka honey makes a sour or Old Fashioned twist nobody expects.
Religion cocktails and pairings
Serve the Blanco chilled with ceviche, the Reposado with grilled chicken, and the Anejo with mole or dark chocolate.