An expansion into the spirits market led Hensley to sign on the dotted line with a local west valley farmer, Santiago Gonzalez, to distribute his family's line of tequilas, 3 Amigos tequila, made from 100% agaves.
Tequila is a spirit that can only be made in Mexico and nowhere else, making the spirit exclusive and special to Mexico. Santiago and his brothers grow agaves and make the tequila on their family-owned land in southern Mexico.
From there it is shipped north to Hensley for distribution. Since May 2007, the family knocked on restaurant and grocery store doors in an effort to get their bottles on the shelves. They succeeded in getting their tequila in stores such as Bashas' and AJ's. But, by teaming up with Hensley, you will be seeing 3 Amigos tequila in stores and bars all across the valley in the upcoming months.
For more information on 3 Amigos Tequila, log onto www.3amigostequila.com.
The family produces three types of tequila: Anejo, Blanco, and Reposado.
Anejo tequila: Tequila aged in oak barrels for two years. It has a golden amber color with a soft, smooth, and complex taste. 40 % Alc by Vol, 80 proof
Blanco tequila: Clear, fresh distilled tequila is called blanco, white, or silver. It has the true bouquet and taste of blue agave. 40% Alc by Vol, 80 proof
Reposado tequila: Tequila that is rested in oak barrels for 11 months. It has a pale color, pleasing bouquet, and a mellow taste.
40% Alc by Vol, 80 proof
The Secret to the Ultimate Margarita . . .
Use one to two ounces of 3 Amigos tequila. Always squeeze your own juice, whether it's lime or another
**citrus. Don't use triple sec. Instead,
**if you want your margarita on the
**sweeter side, use agave nectar.
** That's all there is to it! Salud!
3 Amigos is premium tequila that is family owned, managed, and controlled. The red, rich inclined land in Mexico that 3 Amigos grows their agave on is owned by the family. When agave is grown, it is transplanted from a more mature agave that sprouts out young agave. These agaves are not introduced to any pesticides or herbicides. All work is provided by ranch hands.
