El Rey Silver Tequila
El Rey Silver Tequila is the unaged foundation of the line: 100% blue Weber agave, distilled at the Cascahuín distillery in El Arenal, Jalisco, then rested three months in stainless steel before bottling. Bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in 750mL for founder Don Salvatore Castillo of Oakland, California, it's the bright, mineral, agave-forward blanco the whole El Rey family is built on. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof) — 750mL; 100% blue Weber agave
- Rest: 3 months in stainless steel (blanco; unaged in oak)
- Origin: NOM 1123 — Tequila Cascahuín, S.A., El Arenal, Jalisco (est. 1904)
- Production: stone/brick-oven cooking, roller mill, closed-tank fermentation, copper pot still with copper coil
- Brand: founded by Don Salvatore Castillo, Oakland, CA — among the first natural flavored-tequila lines
The Blanco Everything Else Is Built On
Before the strawberry, hibiscus, and pineapple-coconut versions, there was this: a clean silver blanco from one of Jalisco's oldest distilleries, given three months in steel to settle. "Suave yet snappy" is how retailers describe it — bright and mellow at once, with the mineral agave character Cascahuín is known for. Explore more from El Rey or browse tequila.
Tasting Notes
Retailer-sourced: bright yet mellow — strong agave and vegetal blanco character with a mineral streak; clean and snappy on the finish.
How to Enjoy
The house Margarita blanco — bright enough to carry lime and agave nectar. Equally good in a Ranch Water with Topo Chico.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is El Rey Silver aged?
It's a blanco — rested 3 months in stainless steel, never in oak.
Is El Rey Silver 100% agave?
Yes — 100% blue Weber agave with no additives reported.
What distillery makes El Rey?
Tequila Cascahuín (NOM 1123) in El Arenal, Jalisco, founded 1904 by the Rosales family.
The foundation of the El Rey family — order El Rey Silver online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.