Apocalypto Blanco Tequila
Apocalypto Blanco Tequila is a 40% ABV (80 proof) 100% blue agave blanco in a 750mL bottle — bottled shortly after distillation at NOM 1137 in Los Valles, Jalisco, in the brand's striking half-man/half-jaguar bottle, available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL (jaguar-man presentation bottle)
- Agave: 100% Blue Weber agave — highland (Los Altos) fruit
- Distillery: NOM 1137, La Cofradía (previously NOM 1438 — bottle read pending)
- Production: stone/brick oven cooking, screw-mill extraction, double distillation in stainless pot with copper coil; aeration
- Style: unaged blanco — bottled right after distillation
The Jaguar-Man's Unmasked Blanco
Apocalypto's philosophy is "no compromise" — a blanco bottled right after distillation, with nothing to mask imperfections, so the agave has nowhere to hide. The agave is highland Blue Weber, cooked in traditional stone and brick ovens, double-distilled, and aerated. And then there is the bottle: half-man, half-jaguar, nodding to the Mayan jaguar — "Optimal Spirit," man's spirituality joined with the jaguar's strength. Inside is bright, fruit-forward blanco: cooked agave, ripe pear, orange and lime citrus over light spice and desert flowers. Shop Apocalypto, explore our tequila shelf, or compare other blanco tequilas.
Tasting Notes
Clean and vibrant — cooked agave with refreshing pear and lime citrus on the nose; smooth citrus and light spice on the palate with a whisper of vanilla wood tones; a crisp, whistle-clean finish with herbal notes.
How to Enjoy
Serve in a wide-brimmed glass to open the aromatics. Clean enough to sip neat, crisp enough for a proper margarita or paloma.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Apocalypto Blanco Tequila?
A 100% blue-agave blanco from Jalisco, bottled shortly after distillation with no aging — bright, fruit-forward, and unadorned, made in the traditional way.
Why is the bottle shaped like a jaguar-man?
The half-man/half-jaguar design nods to Mayan jaguar symbolism — the brand calls it "Optimal Spirit," joining man's spirituality with the jaguar's strength.
Is it good for cocktails?
Yes — its crisp citrus-and-agave profile is built for margaritas and palomas, while the clean finish makes it sippable neat.
Awaken the senses — grab Apocalypto Blanco at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.