You’re probably wondering what Ireland has to do with Tequila, to the point that a brand called Irlandes Tequila even exists!
For those of you who prefer email text, Irlandés Tequila pays homage to the brave soldiers of the Irish San Patricios Battalion who traveled to Mexico in 1847 to find alongside the courageous Mexican soldiers in their fight for freedom.
There’s more to Irlandés than just history, however. Part of the story involves one of the dying Irish soldiers gifting a Mexican priest a bottle of holy water he had brought over with him during the battle. As it turns out, that water was from the same sacred well that Irlandés uses to proof down its Tequila expressions.
Sacred Irish water + authentic, additive-free Mexican Tequila from NOM 1588 and you’ve got a fantastic story, but the Tequila holds its own as well. Irlandés founder Colm O’Faolain is a proud Irishman, but he’s also a Tequila fanatic who knows good juice.
Working with Tequilas El Mexicano distillery in Arandas every step of the way, he has crafted one of the most unique Tequila brands on the market today, and one truly born of an integral passion. Using autoclaves for cooking, natural French yeast for fermentation, and both Mexican well water for cooking and Irish well water for proofing, this unique process was born out of a serious passion.
For those who appreciate fine sipping Tequila, we’re thrilled to introduce you to this very tasty passion project that we’re very happy to support.
Irlandés Blanco Tequila $48.99
Crafted from perfectly ripe Blue Weber Agave, this expression offers a rich tapestry of texture and tantalizing purity. The nose entices with the fragrance of sun-warmed almonds and subtle earthiness, paving the way for luxurious layers of slow-cooked agave. A burst of citrus freshness dances across the mid-palate, leading to a succulent, lingering finish. Created not just to sip, but to savor—an invitation to share and celebrate the artistry within each nuanced sip.
Irlandés Reposado Tequila $58.99
Irlandés Reposado greets you with dazzling hues of honey. Opening notes of vanilla specks and just baked pan dulce bloom into aromas of dried apple and Los Altos agave rested in toasted American oak. The finish is gently laced with the satisfying comfort of stone ground cocoa beans and warm, delicate spices. This tequila sets the stage to persuade our senses to slow down and savor every moment.