Tanteo Blanco Tequila
Tanteo Blanco Tequila is an 85-proof additive-free 100% agave blanco from the Highlands of Jalisco — the same higher-proof blanco Tanteo uses as the base for its spicy infusions, bottled on its own after drinkers asked for it. Hand-harvested Blue Weber agave from volcanic high-elevation soils, slow-roasted in brick ovens, fermented with wild and proprietary yeast in open-air stainless tanks, and double-distilled in stainless pot stills. Floral and sweet agave on the nose with banana, guava, and pineapple; black pepper and mineral balancing the sweetness; a long, vibrant, tropical finish with what reviewers call a snappiness from the higher alcohol. Order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 42.5% (85 proof) — bottled additive-free
- Size: 750mL
- Age: unaged blanco
- Production: Highland/Los Altos agave; brick-oven roasted; open-air fermentation; double-distilled; bottled by hand at the distillery
- Origin: Juanacatlán, Jalisco (NOM 1551) — farmer-owned cooperative distillery
The Base Bottle That Earned Its Own Shelf
Tanteo Blanco existed for years only as the infusion base for the brand's spicy tequilas — the 85-proof blanco engineered to carry pepper macerates without getting lost. Bartenders and drinkers kept asking for it straight, so in 2019 it got its own bottle. The 85 on the label does double duty: the proof, and a nod to the 85 families in the agave-farmer cooperative that owns the distillery. Explore Tanteo expressions or browse blanco tequilas.
Tasting Notes
Nose: floral and sweet agave with lots of tropical fruit — banana, guava, pineapple. Palate: black pepper and mineral notes balancing the sweetness. Finish: long and vibrant, more tropical fruit with a snappiness from the higher alcohol.
How to Enjoy
Pair with light citrus — grapefruit, lemon, or club soda — and let the floral agave come through. The extra proof makes it a margarita upgrade over standard 80-proof blancos.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Tanteo Blanco 85 proof instead of 80? It's bottled at the same higher proof the distillery uses as the base for its spicy infusions — the extra proof was designed to carry cocktails, especially margaritas, without getting lost.
Is Tanteo Blanco additive-free? Yes — the distillery states it's bottled additive-free at 85 proof, a nod to the 85 families in its agave-farmer cooperative.
A higher-proof blanco with a story behind the number — buy Tanteo Blanco online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.