Puntagave Rustico Tequila
Puntagave Rustico Tequila is a 100% highland Blue Weber agave blanco tequila — unaged, double-distilled in copper pot stills, and bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750mL bottle. Made at NOM 1479 (Compañía Tequilera Hacienda La Capilla) from agave grown in the Los Altos highlands of Jalisco, it's the entry point to Puntagave's Rustico line of traditional Mexican spirits — the same line that includes their mezcal, raicilla, sotol, and bacanora. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: Blanco — unaged 100% Blue Weber agave tequila
- NOM: 1479 — Compañía Tequilera Hacienda La Capilla, Los Altos, Jalisco
- Production: Highland agave baked in autoclave ovens, roller-mill extraction, stainless-steel fermentation, double-distilled in copper pot stills by maestro tequilero Guillermo Barroso Arnaud
- Founded: 2015, by Guillermo Barroso Arnaud (certified Maestro Tequilero) and Juan Pablo Garciabueno
Highland Agave, Traditional Methods
The Rustico line is Puntagave's tribute to Mexico's traditional agave spirits — five expressions spanning tequila, mezcal, raicilla, sotol, and bacanora. The tequila starts with highland agave from the red soils around Jesús María, Jalisco: sweet, floral, fruit-forward agave that needs no oak to shine. Autoclave baking, roller-mill extraction, and copper pot-still double distillation keep it classic. Shop more blanco tequilas and the full Puntagave range.
Tasting Notes
Expect bright highland character: sweet cooked agave, white pepper, citrus, and floral notes, with a clean mineral finish — the unaged purity of the agave front and center.
How to Enjoy
Sip neat or in a proper highball with quality soda and lime. A blanco this clean is also ideal for a top-shelf Margarita or a Ranch Water.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Puntagave Rustico a real tequila?
Yes — it's produced under NOM 1479 at Compañía Tequilera Hacienda La Capilla in Jalisco, a CRT-registered tequila distillery, so the tequila designation is fully legitimate.
What does "blanco" tequila mean?
Blanco (or silver/white) tequila is unaged — bottled shortly after distillation, showcasing the pure flavor of the blue agave.
Who makes Puntagave spirits?
Puntagave was founded in 2015 by Guillermo Barroso Arnaud — reported as the world's second certified Maestro Tequilero — and Juan Pablo Garciabueno.
Pure highland agave, nothing else — order Puntagave Rustico Tequila online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.