ENELALMA TEQUILA IS A SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE THAT ENRICHES THE SOUL
Enelalma is an additive-free prestige sipping tequila crafted in the Los Altos region of Jalisco, Mexico, that honors the rich legacy, heritage and shared experience of indigenous and African-American cultures. Its founder, Melanie M. Shelby, is a charismatic Sacramento native who left a successful career in politics to share her passion with the world. She fondly refers to the tequila, launched in January 2024, as her “love letter to tequila in a bottle."
Enelalma means “in the soul.”
The soul is the foundation of our personality, will, moral compass and emotions. It endures the physical to “see beyond.” Our tequila strives to epitomize this experience in every sip. From Melanie’s unwavering dedication and zest for life, to master distiller Oscar Vazquez’s deep knowledge of the Los Altos agave, terroir, and climate, we infuse culture, legacy and distinction into every drop of tequila inside the memorable Enelalma bottle.
Our iconic label design symbolizes the bridge between cultures. The blue weber agave plant represents indigenous culture, while the magnolia (Mississippi state flower), purple iris (Tennessee), and golden poppy (California) signify Shelby’s family roots and legacy.
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
Born and raised in Sacramento, Melanie M. Shelby left the battlefield of politics after 25 years to follow her dream of crafting a prestige sipping tequila with no additives that honors the rich legacy, heritage and shared experience of indigenous and African-American cultures. Her dedication to sharing Enelalma with the world is matched only by her passion for promoting diversity and inclusion in the spirits industry.
Shelby fell in love with tequila 13 years ago with a former client at a longstanding Mexican restaurant near Sacramento’s Capitol building. Since then, she embarked on countless trips to Jalisco, Mexico, where she grew a deep appreciation with additive-free highland tequila crafted in the Los Altos region, and a particular connection with tequila in the little known town of Jesús María. In 2021, Shelby decided to go all-in on her own tequila, closing down her lucrative business, selling her home, and embarking on the Enelalma journey.
Since introducing Enelalma to the market in January 2024, Shelby has been heartened and humbled by the swell of enthusiasm and support for the brand, not just because it’s an unmatched sipping tequila made from a Sacramento entrepreneur, but also because she is finally sharing her passion for this great Mexican spirit with the world.
TO TASTE, SMELL, AND SAVOR THE VERY BEST OF THE LOS ALTOS REGION
