SHORT REVIEW: El Tesoro Blanco Tequila (Lote/Batch #B-009)

Produced at distillery La Alteña (NOM 1139) and overseen by one of the modern tequila world’s top master distillers, Carlos Camarena (a fifth-generation agave farmer and tequila producer), El Tesoro Blanco is a high quality, traditionally made, and always reliable workhorse tequila that makes for both a delicious daily sipper and an excellent mixer.

Made with brix (sugar) rich 100% Blue Weber agave from Jalisco’s Highlands, the blanco is produced using stone/brick ovens, extraction of the sugars (aguamiel) using a traditional 2-ton volcanic tahona stone wheel, open-air fermentation in wooden tanks with agave fibers added for extra flavor, double distillation in a copper pot still, and deep well water. It is bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV), which is at or near the distillation proof.

COLOR: Crystal clear & shimmering (like pure water)

AROMA PROFILE: Sweet Cooked Agave & Baking Spices (including Cinnamon & Nutmeg); Minerals from the deep well water; Citrus; a hint of sweet Spiced Vanilla; a light Vegetal/Herbal note

PALATE: Sweet Cooked Agave & Baking Spices (including Cinnamon & Nutmeg); Fruity notes including Citrus; a Vegetal/Herbal note; Black Pepper; a hint of sweet Spiced Vanilla; Earthy

MOUTHFEEL: Viscous & full; Creamy/Oily/Buttery; Silky smooth

FINISH: Medium

PRICE POINT (IN MY AREA): $50-55

VALUE: Easy to find, high quality, & always reliable blanco tequila for sipping & cocktails

ALWAYS ON SHELF/BUY AGAIN? Yes. I have 3 bottles.