Adictivo Tequila

The Partida family has been crafting tequila for over a century in Jalisco, but Gildardo Partida's Adictivo represents something different: a modern interpretation of traditional methods that challenges conventional tequila production. Founded in 2016, this El Arenal distillery has earned recognition for expressions that blur the line between tequila and fine aged spirits.

History & Heritage

Gildardo Partida launched Adictivo in 2016, building on his family's century-long heritage in tequila production in Jalisco's highlands. The distillery operates in El Arenal, where generations of agave farming and distillation knowledge converge. What began as a local Jalisco favorite has evolved into a globally distributed premium brand within less than a decade.

The Whiskey

Adictivo produces 100% Blue Weber agave tequila across five expressions: Plata, Reposado, Añejo, Extra Añejo, and Cristalino. The distillery employs traditional brick oven cooking for agave hearts harvested at 7-10 years maturity, followed by double distillation. The distinctive approach lies in aging: Adictivo uses both American and French oak barrels, an uncommon practice in tequila that creates fuller-bodied, more complex flavor profiles than typical highland expressions. The resulting spirits tend toward sweetness and richness, packaged in signature twisted glass decanters.

Why It Matters

Adictivo earns its place in The Sentinel Room's Reserve Whiskey Library by proving tequila can achieve the complexity associated with aged whiskeys. The dual-oak aging program produces expressions that appeal to bourbon and cognac drinkers, while multiple awards from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and Beverage Testing Institute validate the quality. For those who appreciate good whiskey, Adictivo offers a bridge into premium agave spirits without abandoning familiar flavor territories.