El Cristiano Silver Tequila
El Cristiano Silver Tequila is the unaged, additive-free face of Casa Tequilera de Arandas (NOM 1499) in the Highlands of Jalisco — 100% Blue Weber agave harvested at full maturity, double distilled in copper-lined pot stills and bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) with nothing added. Bright, silver and unapologetically agave-forward, it's the expression where the house style shows through most clearly. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Class: Blanco/Silver — unaged
- Agave: 100% Blue Weber, ~6 years matured, Los Altos de Jalisco
- Distillery: Casa Tequilera de Arandas — NOM 1499 (Arandas, Jalisco)
- Process: high-pressure autoclave cooking, roller mill, stainless steel fermentation, double distillation in stainless pot stills with copper coils; deep well water
Purity as a Selling Point
El Cristiano was built on a bet: that additive-free, traditionally made tequila from mature Highland agave could stand on its own without the shortcuts most brands take — the founders put the figure at 85% of brands adding sugar, flavor or color. The Silver is the proof of concept: fully developed agave sugars from six-year-old plants, cooked under high pressure, fermented in stainless steel and double distilled, then bottled with zero additives. The brand's charitable arm, Fundación El Cristiano, supports an orphanage, schools and a children's soccer club in Arandas. Explore El Cristiano, shop blanco tequilas, or compare with Pasote — another additive-free Highland blanco.
Tasting Notes
Full body with bright, silver hues and defined legs. The nose is subtly sweet cooked agave with hints of butter, notes of mature fruit and spicy whispers of bay leaf and rosemary. The palate is round and earthy — cooked and fresh agave, mature fruit and sweet spice — finishing clean and crisp.
How to Enjoy
Neat to taste the Highland terroir, or on the rocks. A natural upgrade in a Margarita or Paloma, where the cooked-agave depth lifts the whole drink.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is El Cristiano Silver Tequila additive-free?
Yes — distilled from 100% blue Weber agave and bottled with no added sugar, flavor or color.
What does "1761" mean on El Cristiano?
It marks the year the town of Arandas, Jalisco was founded, home of NOM 1499.
What does a silver tequila taste like?
Expect fresh cooked agave, honey-butter richness, herbal sage and rosemary notes, and a clean, crisp finish.
For tequila drinkers who want purity without compromise, order El Cristiano Silver Tequila online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.