General Gorostieta Blanco Tequila 104 Proof
General Gorostieta Blanco Tequila 104 Proof is the first high-proof expression from the General Gorostieta line — a 52% ABV (104 proof) blanco crafted by legendary master distiller Felipe Camarena at his family-owned El Pandillo distillery (NOM 1579) in Jesús María, Jalisco. Made from estate-grown Blue Weber agave raised at 7,200 feet, it is bold, silky, and full-bodied, bottled unaged in a 750mL bottle. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 104 proof (52% ABV)
- Size: 750mL
- Distillery: El Pandillo (NOM 1579), Jesús María, Los Altos de Jalisco
- Agave: 100% estate Blue Weber, 7–8 years old, grown at ~7,200 ft
- Process: Stone/brick ovens, mechanical tahona, wild-yeast fermentation, copper pot stills
A High-Proof Tribute from El Pandillo
The brand is named for General Enrique Gorostieta, the Cristero-era leader, and its owner — trial attorney Luis Torres — built it as a love letter to those who stand for what they believe in. For the high-proof release he handed the keys to Felipe Camarena, the third-generation master distiller behind some of Los Altos' most celebrated tequilas, who slow-cooked the estate agave in El Pandillo's steam-engineered stone ovens, shredded it with his mechanical tahona, fermented with wild yeasts in stainless steel, and twice distilled in copper pot stills near proof. Browse the General Gorostieta collection, explore more blanco tequila, and shop tequila at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Fresh agave, bright citrus, and a whisper of black pepper on the nose; the palate is smooth yet powerful — bold cooked agave with light vanilla, red pomegranate and citrus tones, and a mineral streak — finishing long, warm, and spicy with lingering citrus.
How to Enjoy
Slow-sip it neat to catch the full high-proof character, or pour it over rocks; at 104 proof it also stands up to cocktails with strong contrasting flavors — a stiff Paloma or a high-proof margarita.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who makes General Gorostieta tequila?
The high-proof blanco is distilled by Felipe Camarena at El Pandillo (NOM 1579) in Jesús María, Jalisco, from the brand owner's own estate agave at Rancho El Estribo.
Why is it called General Gorostieta?
The brand honors General Enrique Gorostieta, leader of the Cristero movement in post-revolutionary 1920s Mexico — a tequila for "those who believe," in the brand's words.
Is it additive-free?
The El Pandillo expression is traditionally made and additive-free: agave, wild yeast, deep-well and spring water, nothing else.
Get General Gorostieta Blanco 104 Proof online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA — a general's name, a maestro's craft.