HACIEN is an invitation — to rediscover your relationship with tequila.
That’s where we first saw tequila drinkers pause between sips to appreciate the depth of flavour — as the locals have been doing for centuries. It was an experience we didn’t want to leave behind. It inspired us to bring premium tequila home to the UK — and to create a new appreciation for this often overlooked spirit.
Our StoryThe blue agave plant (Agave tequilana) is a succulent — not a cactus as many people think — which is native to the dry regions of Mexico, particularly Jalisco. Agave is tended and harvested by jimadores, using knowledge passed down over the generations to ensure each plant is picked at the peak of ripeness. The sharp leaves are cut away, leaving the piña — the spherical core of the plant.
These are slowly baked to break down their complex sugars, then mashed or shredded to extract the agave juice. It’s this pure syrup that forms the basis of all tequilas. In some lower-quality tequilas, the syrup is mixed with other sugars or sweeteners. In HACIEN only 100% blue agave juice is used — resulting in a unique flavour profile which reflects its heritage.
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