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Real de Ixtlán

From the heart of Nayarit — where Wixárika heritage meets modern distillation.

Tequila · 40% ABV · Placeholder: 700ml · Placeholder: 6x case · NOM 1628 Download Product Sheet
Gold Medal — USA Spirits Ratings 2024

Chapter 01

Origin & Heritage

Real de Ixtlán is born in Ixtlán del Río, Nayarit — one of the very few tequila-producing regions outside Jalisco. Here, at the DEHAT distillery (NOM 1628), Blue Weber agave is cultivated in volcanic soil enriched by centuries of geological activity, producing piñas with distinctive mineral character.

Each expression carries the name of a sacred Wixárika (Huichol) symbol — the Hummingbird, the Blue Deer, and the Spiritual Eye — connecting the spirit to the indigenous cosmology of its homeland. Founded in 2021, Real de Ixtlán bridges ancestral reverence with contemporary craft.

Every symbol on our bottles tells a story that predates tequila itself — the Wixárika understood the agave long before distillation arrived.

Chapter 02

The Three Expressions

Silver — Humming Bird

Unaged. Fruity aroma with cooked agave and vanilla notes. Smooth, silky flavor with slight sweetness. The hummingbird symbolizes good fortune and joy.

Nose

Fruity, cooked agave, vanilla

Palate

Smooth, silky, slightly sweet

Finish

Clean, vegetal, refined

Reposado — Blue Deer

Aged 3 months in American white oak. Bright amber tones with caramel, vanilla, and wood aromas layered with mineral notes. The blue deer is the spiritual guide of the Wixárika people.

Nose

Caramel, vanilla, wood

Palate

Mineral depth, oak warmth

Finish

Smooth, lingering amber

Cristalino — Spiritual Eye

Charcoal-filtered after aging. Silver tones with woody and vanilla notes. Smooth, silky sweet flavor with the complexity of age and the clarity of blanco. The spiritual eye represents inner vision.

Nose

Woody, vanilla, delicate

Palate

Silky sweet, complex clarity

Finish

Elegant, refined, transparent

Chapter 03

Production Process

01

Autoclave Cooking

Blue Weber agave piñas are slow-cooked in stainless steel autoclaves, converting complex starches into fermentable sugars while preserving the delicate aromatics unique to Nayarit terroir.

02

Roller Mill Extraction

Cooked agave is processed through roller mills to extract the sweet aguamiel. This mechanical method maximizes sugar yield while maintaining the clean, pure flavor profile characteristic of the brand.

03

Stainless Steel Fermentation

Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, allowing precise management of yeast activity and the development of consistent, refined flavors across every batch.

04

Double Distillation

The fermented must undergoes double distillation in stainless steel pot stills. Each pass refines the spirit, removing impurities and concentrating the agave essence into a smooth, characterful tequila.

At a Glance

Key Facts

NOM

NOM 1628 — DEHAT Distillery

ABV

35% Alc. Vol.

Agave

100% Blue Weber (Agave tequilana)

Region

Ixtlán del Río, Nayarit, Mexico

Recognition

Wixárika heritage-inspired branding

Distillery

DEHAT — Est. Nayarit

Mixology

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