In the heart of Tequila, Jalisco, you’ll find Destileria Orendain, where a legacy of passion, dedication, and love for the art of tequila production is crafted every day. The distillery honors traditions inherited through generations with an artisanal process.
Each bottle that leaves Orendain Distillery reflects the perfect balance between the past and the future, experience and innovation, showcasing meticulous care at every step of the process.
A FULL CYCLE OF INVALUABLE TRADITION
OUR PROCESS
PLANTATION AND AGAVE FIELDS
THE INITIAL POINT IN OUR PASSION
In the blue agave landfill our journey begins. In this region of Jalisco, Weber Blue agave is cared and nourished. Destileria Orendain honors each fiber of this iconic plant, ensuring that only the best ones are used for each product.
“JIMA” (HARVEST)
SOWING ROOTS, HARVESTING EMOTIONS
Each bladed “coa” that chops the agave is a tribute to almost a century of tradition. Destileria Orendain doesn’t only grows agave, but accompanies then with generations of “jimadores” and their stories, guaranteeing that each “piña” that reaches our hands has the appropriate size and maturity.
COOKING
SLOW COOKING, ETERNAL FLAVOR
Air is impregnated with the smell of cooked agave, with it, centuries of history and heritage. Inside our brick ovens, every “piña” is summited to steam cooking, slow and steady to release the sweet essence of the agave, known as “mosto”, the soul of our tequilas.
GRINDING
THE HEART OF FLAVOR
In Destilería Orendain we honor the ancient practice of extraction using a roller mill system, where the cooked agave is carefully crumbled and squeezed five times to ensure the whole juice is obtained, the heart of our products.
FERMENTATION
THE MEETING OF FLAVOR
Fermentation awakens the magic. In this natural step of the process, every note and smell is linked to give life to a unique flavor experience. Inside the stainless steel tubs, the agave juices are met with endemic yeast, creating a fascinating transformation ritual.
DISTILLATION
THE ART OF PERFECTING THE AGAVE SPIRIT
This process is divided en 2 essential stages. The first one (destruction) creates a liquid that contains 20% alcohol. Afterwards, a second distillation process (rectification), raches an alcohol near 55% volume, where our tequila reaches maximum purity and turns into Tequila Blanco, a symbol of quality and excellence. The triple distillation is one of our biggest successes, a signature emblem of our brand Ollitas.
AGING
A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME AND EXCELLENCE
The time inside the barrels is fundamental to define the character of our tequilas. Since reposados, that spend from 2 to 11 months, añejos with 12 through 35 months, all the way to extra añejos, that spend over 36 months; each stage of this process develops its own deepness and complexity to the final taste.
BOTTLING
A UNIQUE STORY IN EVERY BOTTLE
The bottling process completes the full circle to a invaluable tradition. Our bottling installations include equipped technology and strict hygiene protocols that guarantee an unmatched standard in every bottle.
A LEGACY OF RECOGNITION AND AWARDS
Destilería Orendain has been and will remain known as one of the most awarded around the world in the most prestigious competitions in the spirits business.
CONTINUOS GROWTH
Our dedication to excellence and the highest quality standards are reflected in the significant growth of the company in the market, managing to doble our production capacity, gong from 3 million to near 6 million litters a year.
ENJOY THE ART BEHIND TEQUILA ORENDAIN!
VISIT OUR DISTILLERY
Submerge into the history and tradition that define us while exploring each step of the tequila production process. Since the growth of the agave to the distillation and aging in white oak barrels, you’ll have the opportunity to get to know every detail that make our tequilas a true masterpiece.
Our team of experts will be delighted to guide you in this unique experience.
