The worldview that Arette wants to realize is to deliver "a one-of-a-kind craft tequila born from the passion of the earth and artisans." To achieve this, we are committed to thorough material selection and traditional manufacturing methods.
Arette's tequila is made entirely with 100% agave and no added sugars, without additives, colorings, or flavorings. While typical tequila sometimes adds sugar to agave harvested after a few years, in Arette, each agave is hand-picked after a slow maturation of seven years. This maximizes the natural sweetness and powerful aroma of the agave.
We also have a unique commitment to steaming and grilling the agave in our own way. On the Classic line, it is slowly heated for 15 hours in a pressure cooker, while on the Artesanal line, it is slowly heated in a brick oven for 48 hours. Furthermore, after heating, let it cool naturally, and discard any bitter moisture that comes out first. Only the sweeter parts are squeezed out, thoroughly eliminating any off-flavors.
For fermentation, we use natural yeast derived from agave and yeasts sourced from nature, such as lime trees. The classic line ferments slowly in stainless steel tanks for 3~4 days, while the Artesanal line ferments slowly over 5 days in concrete tanks. There are now very few distilleries that use concrete tanks, producing the complex and mellow flavors unique to Arlette.
Distillation is conducted twice, using American oak (used bourbon casks such as Fore Roses and Woodford Reserve, as well as used Jack Daniel's casks). When bottling, it is also washed with tequila, and every step uses spring water from the tequila volcano to preserve its pure and deep flavor.
This fusion of tradition and innovation, along with the belief in "preserving the purity of ingredients," makes Arette's craft tequila truly unique. From the perspective of the SDGs, additive-free, natural fermentation, and handcrafted production reduce environmental impact and enable sustainable manufacturing.