Dulce Amargura Blanco Tequila
Dulce Amargura Blanco Tequila is an 80-proof (40% ABV) 1L blanco in a hand-painted ceramic decanter — each piece individually created by seven Mexican artisans. A 100% Blue Weber agave tequila (per retailer consensus) from NOM 1466 in the Los Valles region of Jalisco, it is double distilled and rested roughly 30 days in French oak before bottling (single retailer source). It is the same brand family as Del Mesa's Dulce Amargura Reposado Christmas and the Halloween Amargura Reposado. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 1L hand-painted ceramic decanter
- Agave: 100% Blue Weber agave, double distilled; ~30 days French oak rest (single source)
- NOM: 1466 — Los Valles, Jalisco, Mexico
- Brand: same Dulce Amargura line as the Reposado Christmas and Halloween expressions
The Decanter That Starts Conversations
Dulce Amargura built its identity around the bottle: hand-painted ceramic decanters, each one unique, made by seven artisans. The blanco inside is crystalline with silver sparkles — agave, mint, mandarin, and plum on the nose, cooked agave and pineapple on the palate with a creamy vanilla softness from its brief French-oak rest, closing with a lingering, slightly minty finish. Retailers should note: award copy mentioning "Dulce Vida" on some retailer pages belongs to a completely different brand — this SKU carries no verified awards. See the Dulce Amargura collection and the tequila shelf at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Crystalline with silver sparkles. Nose of fresh agave, mint, mandarin, soft plum, and vanilla. The palate is clean and round — cooked agave, citrus, pineapple, and a minty freshness over creamy vanilla. The finish is soft and lingering with a gentle mint lift.
How to Enjoy
Sip it neat to appreciate the blanco character, or build a premium Margarita — the decanter makes it a gift-worthy pour. Keep the bottle after; it is a keeper on the shelf.
Frequently Asked Questions
What NOM is Dulce Amargura Blanco?
NOM 1466, in the Los Valles region of Jalisco — the same distillery family behind the brand's other ceramic-decanter expressions.
Is the bottle really hand-painted?
Yes — each 1L ceramic decanter is individually created by seven Mexican artisans, so no two are identical.
Is it really a blanco if it rested in oak?
About 30 days in French oak (per one retailer) is a brief rest that softens the spirit without taking it out of the blanco category.
Agave in art form — order Dulce Amargura Blanco Tequila online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.