San Matias Tahona Blanco Tequila
San Matias Tahona Blanco Tequila is a 40% ABV (80 proof) unaged blanco made from 100% Blue Weber agave — the first San Matías tequila produced entirely with the traditional tahona process, released for the brand's 130th anniversary. Made at Casa San Matías (NOM 1103) in Jalisco, Mexico, the piñas are slow-cooked 48 hours in brick ovens, gently crushed by a traditional tahona stone wheel, fermented in pine vats, and double-distilled in copper pot stills. It comes in a 750mL bottle. Order blanco tequila online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof) — US edition
- Size: 750mL
- Agave: 100% Blue Weber agave
- Process: 48-hour brick-oven cooking; tahona stone crushing; pine-vat fermentation; double-distilled in copper pot stills; unaged
- Origin: Casa San Matías, NOM 1103, Jalisco, Mexico
The Old Stone Wheel, Nothing Else
Most modern tequila is crushed by roller mills; Tahona Blanco goes back to the two-ton volcanic stone wheel. Crushing entirely by tahona is slower and gentler — it keeps more agave fiber character and a different, rounder texture. The result is an earthy, vegetal blanco with intense ripe agave, agave-leaf greenness, lime zest, and a long, cooling finish. See more San Matías tequilas or explore the tequila collection.
Tasting Notes
Intense ripe agave, agave leaves, lime zest, and rainwater on the nose; a bittersweet, earthy palate of cooked agave sweetness, anise, pepper, mild smoke, and mint — grassy-herbal with a buttery, silky texture; long, cooling finish.
How to Enjoy
Sip neat at room temperature to catch the tahona character, or build a top-shelf margarita where the agave depth does the heavy lifting. It also shines in a ranch water over plenty of ice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a tahona?
A large volcanic-stone wheel — traditionally pulled by mule or tractor — used to crush cooked agave piñas. This is San Matías's first tequila made entirely with the process.
Is San Matias Tahona Blanco 100% agave?
Yes — 100% Blue Weber agave, made at Casa San Matías (NOM 1103) in Jalisco.
How is it different from a standard blanco?
The tahona crushing is gentler than roller mills, giving a rounder, earthier, more textured blanco with pronounced agave character.
For a blanco made the slow old way, order San Matias Tahona Blanco Tequila online from Del Mesa Liquor — ready for pickup or delivery in San Diego, CA.