Chicago’s dynamic spirits scene is a testament to its demand for high-quality beverages. The city’s cocktail aficionados, always on the hunt for unique and elevated experiences, have warmly welcomed a recent entrant to the landscape: O’RTE Single Estate Tequila, a creation of luxury artisanal spirits producer Brand House Group.
Marking a significant departure from the norm, O’RTE Tequila has quickly carved out a niche among the discerning palates of the city’s residents. The brand distinguishes itself by its commitment to single-origin craftsmanship, carefully harvesting 100% blue agave from a new family-owned estate in Jalisco, Mexico, each year. This meticulous approach, based on a variety of factors, including climate, topography and soil composition, ensures that each sip delivers the authentic essence of the estate the tequila was born from.
O’RTE’s ascent in the tequila world is deeply rooted in the Brand House Group’s commitment to quality and tradition. Since its debut in 2023, O’RTE has set a new benchmark in the tequila category, captivating Chicagoans with a product that goes beyond the ordinary. This tequila offers an unparalleled experience, the result of an exhaustive production process that guarantees a purely additive-free spirit. Emblematic of its commitment to ”Real Tequila Excellence” — a notion so integral it’s embedded in the brand’s name — O’RTE has earned accolades, including being listed as one of The 10 Most Interesting Tequilas of 2023 by InsideHook.
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Chicago’s bar scene and local tequila lovers are particularly enamored with O’RTE’s range of offerings. The Blanco, celebrated for its aromatic and herbal bouquet, features a rich tapestry of flavors including pineapple and citrus balanced with a hint of spice that underscores the quality of the agave. Meanwhile, the Reposado, with its inviting golden color, delights with notes of floral honey, pepper, mint, and the warm sweetness of vanilla, culminating in a luxurious finish characterized by vanilla and butterscotch.
The Añejo variant presents yet another layer of sophistication, combining tropical nuances with a gentle spiciness and the lush aroma of cooked agave. A whisper of vanilla adds complexity to this exquisite spirit, appealing to those seeking a refined tequila experience.
As O’RTE expands across the United States, its unique flavor profiles and commitment to tequila-making tradition have sparked significant demand, particularly in Chicago. The city has embraced O’RTE as an essential offering in bars, restaurants and nightlife spots, and it’s also available at premier retailers like Binny’s Beverage Depot, Moreno’s Liquors and many other independent wine and spirits stores. Poised to become an integral part of Chicago’s beverage culture, O’RTE is ideal for both casual sips and celebratory toasts.
Discover more and purchase O’RTE directly from the brand’s website at ORTETequila.com or find it on select online platforms, including Drizly and Instacart.
Pattie Cagney Sheehan is a Certified Mastectomy Fitter and the owner of Second Act Cancer Recovery Boutique in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood.
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