Eva Longoria throws tequila inspired by the Aztec goddess of the agave

Eva Longoria from one to the list of celebrities who launch their own brand of tequila, the spirit drink that most represents Mexico before the world. The actress and producer presents Casa del Sol, tequila inspired by Mayahuel, the Aztec goddess of the agave.

Casa del Sol has three kinds of tequila: White, rested and old. The tequila of the Mexican-American actress comes from Agave 100% blue Weber selected by hand from the Altos region of Jalisco, Mexico.

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Longoria tequila would be different from others since for ripening it is not using the American oak barrels used by most brands. Casa del Sol is finished in hand-made cognac barrels with Limousin French oak, considered to be the most desirable because of its loose grain.

The interaction of tequila with barrel wood for months or years is of great relevance for the distinctive taste and aromatic profile of the drink.

Eva Longoria lanza tequila inspirado en la diosa azteca del agave

The white tequila Casa del Sol has touches of fresh agave and mint, with spice notes and caramel green apple. The tequila rested for at least four months has an aroma of soft vanilla with touches of raisins and sweet tobacco. To taste it has notes of wild honey, raisins and caramel.

The old Casa del Sol tequila matures for more than 14 months has notes of dark cocoa, nuts, roasted oak and vanilla. Caramel flavor, apricot, oak and chestnut.

The art of tequila is inspired by Mayahuel. "it was important for us to pay tribute to the past through every facet of the brand, including the logo, which is visibly inspired by Mayahuel, 'the Goddess of tequila', noted Tequilera artisan Mariana Padilla.

Casa Del Sol is now available for sale in select retailers and restaurants in California, Colorado and Florida. It is also pre-sold online throughout the United States at houseelsoltequila.com. It will be in early 2022 when Eva Longoria's tequila is available for retail throughout the country.

Tequila with female influence

The tequila brand Casa Del Sol has a great female influence. Mariana Padilla is the Tequilera artisan of the brand, a woman from a family with deep roots in the history of the tequila industry and exponents of the tapathy culture.

Alexandra Pelayo is the head of production and quality control of distillation, bottling and sustainability processes. Pelayo is goddaughter of the late Francisco Alcaraz, pioneer of tequila and master distiller creator of Patron whom he served as his right hand in recent years.

"it is always my mission to raise the voices of women and celebrate my Mexican heritage, so that others can be inspired by the unlimited genius and art that is rich in our communities. With Casa Del Sol, "says Eva Longoria, co-founder of Casa del Sol.

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