How it began
From a shared
love of
spirit
01 — The mission
Made for the
Australian palate
El*Arquero is a 100% Australian-owned tequila, authentically produced in the town of Arandas in the Jaliscan Highlands.
02 — The founders
A fellowship of mates
Founded by Australian cricket great Adam Gilchrist, alongside his wife Mel and a group of lifelong mates and industry experts, El*Arquero was created with one clear mission: to craft a tequila made specifically for the Australian consumer.
03 — The search
Across Jalisco
Together, they travelled across the state of Jalisco, where the majority of the world's tequila is produced, searching for a distillery that aligned with their core principles.
04 — The partners
Sixty years of craft
It was in the town of Arandas that they met the Bañuelos family, third-generation distillers who have been growing Blue Weber agave and crafting tequila for over 60 years. Their deep respect for tradition, land and process made them the perfect partners.
05 — The promise
World-class.
Additive-free.
Together, they committed to producing a world-class, 100% additive-free tequila, made in the authentic Mexican tradition and naturally ultra-smooth in every sip.