Cambio Tequila Blanco

Cambio Tequila Blanco is a 92-proof (46% ABV) 100% blue Weber agave blanco from the Highlands of Jalisco — distilled at NOM 1605 in Capilla de Guadalupe, fermented at low temperatures in tanks lined with American white oak and Mexican pine, and given a brief rest in used French oak wine barrels that softens the spirit and lends a slight golden cast, in a 750mL bottle. "Cambio" means change, and the brand positions itself against industrial tequila: a revived distillery, traditional methods, and a higher-than-standard bottling proof that keeps the agave front and center. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.

• Proof / ABV: 92 proof (46% ABV)
• Size: 750mL
• Agave: 100% blue Weber agave, Jalisco Highlands
• Distillery: NOM 1605 — Inulina y Miel de Agave, Capilla de Guadalupe (revived facility with brick ovens and tahonas)
• Rest: Briefly rested in used French oak wine barrels — blanco with a slight golden cast

A Revived Distillery in the Highlands

Cambio's home at NOM 1605 was an idle facility — three ovens, two tahonas, silent for years — before it was found through a family connection and brought back to life for the brand. The production leans traditional: Highlands blue Weber agave roasted in brick ovens, low-temperature fermentation in oak- and pine-lined tanks, and a bottling proof of 46%, well above the standard 40. The brief rest in used French oak wine barrels puts it in blanco-plus territory — the agave stays the headline, the oak just rounds the edges. Browse the Cambio collection and more Highlands blancos at Del Mesa.

Tasting Notes

Per independent reviews of the lineup: the nose is sharp and peppery — green pepper, spring onion, rosemary, thyme. The palate is bold, green, and peppery up front, opening into lemon, vanilla cream, and butterscotch with a softness from the French oak. Very agave-forward.

How to Enjoy

Sip neat in a copita to catch the full green-pepper agave intensity at 46% ABV, or take it in a Ranch Water or skinny Paloma where the higher proof holds the citrus. Avoid heavy oak cocktails — this blanco's whole point is the agave.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cambio Blanco really a blanco if it rests in oak?
Yes — the rest is brief and in used French oak wine barrels, which softens the spirit and gives a slight golden cast without reaching reposado territory. Think of it as a blanco straddling reposado.

What is the NOM of Cambio tequila?
NOM 1605 — Inulina y Miel de Agave in Capilla de Guadalupe, in the Highlands of Jalisco.

Why is Cambio bottled at 46% ABV?
The higher-than-standard proof is deliberate: it keeps the bold Highlands agave character front and center instead of diluting it down to 40%.

Order Cambio Tequila Blanco online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA — 92 proof of agave-first Highlands blanco.