During the Reform War and French Intervention, the Chinacos were independent landowners who were known as legendary fighters, admired by the people of Mexico. The leader of the Chinacos, General Manuel “El Manco” Gonzalez, acquired land in Tamaulipas and became president, where generations later his great grandson, Guillermo Gonzalez, founded Tequilera La Gonzaleña in 1972. Tequilera La Gonzaleña was the only distillery authorized to produce tequila in Tamaulipas, supplying the first ultra-premium tequila to the US in 1983.

Much of the tradition from the inception in 1972 is carried out today at Tequilera La Gonzaleña. From the technique and process, proprietary yeast, and the two restored Alembic copper stills, the distillery takes pride in maintaining precedent. The authenticity is also apparent, from the long, slow fermentation period that builds unique fruity and floral aromatics in the tequila, to the longstanding master distiller, Juan Angel, and the distinct white oak barrels from France and England. They continue to craft the award-winning tequila with a passion for the traditional methods of the tequila distillation process.

Chinaco Tequila takes its name from legendary warriors and the bold and full flavors of the tequila aren’t designed for the timid. With Chinaco being the only tequila produced in Tamaulipas, the terroir provides a unique flavor profile unlike any other tequila. At the family ranch, El Rosillo, they plant over 60,000 agaves annually, along with sourcing from other local farms. An unheard of practice today, these saplings are all from the same mother plants within the same region, providing unparalleled consistency and quality.