Dulce Vida Blanco Tequila 100 Proof
Dulce Vida Blanco Tequila 100 Proof is a 50% ABV (100 proof), 750mL blanco from the Jalisco Highlands — USDA Certified Organic 100% blue Weber agave, bottled unaged after distillation and bottled at full 100 proof. Per Tequila Matchmaker's production profile, the agave is cooked in a high-pressure autoclave, roller-milled, fermented open-air in stainless with deep well water, and distilled in stainless pot stills — and the range is verified additive-free. This is the purest read on the house: nothing between the agave and the glass but the still, at a proof most blancos never reach. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 50% (100 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Class: Blanco — unaged, bottled after distillation
- Agave: 100% blue Weber agave, USDA Certified Organic, Los Altos highlands
- Production: High-pressure autoclave, roller mill, deep well water, open-air stainless fermentation (Tequila Matchmaker profile)
- Distillery: Campanario, NOM 1443, Jalisco Highlands (co-crafted with NOM 1634)
- Verified: Additive-free verified, Tequila Matchmaker (2023)
Nothing to Hide Behind at 100 Proof
A blanco is a distillery's honest statement, and Dulce Vida makes its statement loudly: certified organic blue Weber agave, no oak, no age, and a bottling strength of 100 proof where most of the category sits at 80. Founded in Austin in 2009 and made in the Jalisco Highlands, the brand built its following on exactly this bottle's formula — clean agave character with the volume turned up — and in 2023 Tequila Matchmaker verified the range additive-free, so what you taste is agave, water and yeast, nothing else. Follow it into oak with the Dulce Vida Reposado 100 Proof, see the full range on the Dulce Vida vendor page, or browse the tequila collection.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Pleasant herbal and citrus aroma, per the brand's own notes. Palate: Crisp and spicy with a hint of white pepper — full-bodied and vibrant, the roasted agave running through the 100-proof frame. Finish: Sweet agave, clean and long for a blanco.
How to Enjoy
This is a Margarita blanco for people who want to taste the tequila in the drink — the proof stands up to lime and ice without thinning out. Neat, it rewards a few minutes in the glass and a small splash of water.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dulce Vida Blanco aged? No. It is a blanco, bottled after distillation without oak aging, which keeps it clear and agave-forward.
Why is it 100 proof? The 100-proof bottling is Dulce Vida's signature across this line: 50% ABV instead of the standard 40%, for fuller agave flavour and more presence in cocktails. The brand sells an 80-proof Blanco too, so check the label proof line.
Where is Dulce Vida made? In the Jalisco Highlands — the current official site describes the liquid as co-crafted between Campanario (NOM 1443) and Trujillo (NOM 1634), from USDA Certified Organic blue Weber agave. The brand was founded in Austin, Texas in 2009.
Agave, turned up — get Dulce Vida Blanco Tequila 100 Proof online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.