4 Copas - Organic Tequila Blanco

Kosher Tequila Blanco

4 Copas Tequila is not only certified as organic by the USDA and EU but is also blessed as Kosher by Rabbinical Law.

What is Kosher?

A kosher food or product means that it complies with all the dietary requirements of the Jewish Law. Whether a food is Kosher or not depends on the source of the ingredients and the production equipment.

How does this apply to Tequila?

In theory, raw agave is kosher, but the Kashrus states that the plants should be free of infestation. That means that the plants must be thoroughly checked for insects before using. Even if the ingredients are Kosher, the equipment used must be Kosher as well. This means that non-Kosher food was never used in that equipment. To make a non-Kosher equipment Kosher again, one must sanitize it in a specific way under the supervision of a trained Rabbi.

Though Kosher is based on the Jewish religion, their demand on how to process food appeals to anyone who finds the ingredients and production of food as important as the taste.

The Origin of 4 Copas

4 Copas was founded in 1997 by Hector Galindo Miranda—known simply as “Don Hector” in the industry—driven by a vision to craft a tequila that honored tradition while embracing purity. His pioneering efforts led 4 Copas to become the world’s first certified organic tequila, setting a new standard in the spirits world.

To bring this vision to life, Hector collaborated with legendary Master Distiller Sebastián Melendrez of Tequila, Jalisco. Together, they blended science and nature to create a spirit of exceptional quality, made exclusively from 100% organic agave, water from the lowlands, and organic yeast.

Today, 4 Copas is proudly owned by generational agave growers from Arandas, Jalisco—a family deeply rooted in the tequila tradition. Their heritage and hands-on approach ensure that every bottle of 4 Copas stays true to its origins while continuing to represent the finest in organic tequila.

Continuing the legacy of excellence, 4 Copas is now crafted under the guidance of Iliana Partida, one of the most highly regarded female Master Distillers in the industry. Production takes place at Hacienda De Oro, a distillery known for its artisanal methods and commitment to quality—faithfully continuing the brand’s legacy of being produced in the lowlands of Jalisco, near the Tequila Volcano.

4 Copas remains certified organic by the USDA and EU, and is also certified Kosher under Rabbinical law.

Mastering the Creation of Organic Tequila

The organic agave is cultivated from Amatitán in the Lowlands. The rich volcanic soil gives spice and inviting green characteristics to the finished product. Master Distiller, Sabastian Melendres, tests the sugar content of each piña prior to harvest. Harvested piñas are between 5.5 – 7 years and weigh an average of 100lbs.

Variety: Organic Blue Weber Agave

Plant Age: 5 ½ years- 7 years

Cooking: Brick Hornos

Grinding: Tahona and Shredder

Fermentation: Proprietary Organic Yeast

Distillation: Double Distilled in copper pot stills

State: Jalisco

Town: Amatitán

Maestro: Sabastian Melendrez