ElVelo Blanco Tequila
ElVelo Blanco Tequila is the unaged expression of ElVelo's cocktail-first platform from NOM 1137, the La Cofradía distillery in the Tequila Valley, Jalisco — 100% Blue Weber agave, additive-free, bottled at 44.5% ABV (89 proof) in 750mL. Brick ovens, open-air natural-yeast fermentation and double distillation in stainless pot stills with copper coils feed a bright, punchy blanco cut with spring water from the Tequila Volcano. It's available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 44.5% (89 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Agave: 100% Blue Weber agave; unaged; no additives, diffusers or autoclaves
- Distillery: NOM 1137 — La Cofradía, Tequila Valley, Jalisco; master distiller Carlos Hernandez Ramos
- Production: brick/stone-oven cooking; open-air natural-yeast fermentation; stainless pot-still double distillation; distilled 55–57% ABV, cut with Tequila Volcano spring water
- Platform: same Altamar Brands additive-free build as the ElVelo Reposado
The Unaged ElVelo, Cut for Cocktails
Everything the reposado is built for starts here: an unaged, 89-proof blanco with no additives to blunt it — roasted agave character kept bright by Valley-sourced Blue Weber agave, cooked in brick ovens and fermented on natural yeast, then double-distilled and cut with spring water. The Winebow sell sheet calls it "fresh and bright with notes of lemongrass, soft minerality, and cooked agave. Hints of cinnamon, orange peel, and cocoa." Explore more blanco tequila and tequila, or compare it with its sibling in the ElVelo line at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Per the Winebow sell sheet: lemongrass, soft minerality and cooked agave, hints of cinnamon, orange peel and cocoa; a clean finish. Third-party (Top Shelf Wine & Spirits): roasted agave, white pepper and citrus zest on the nose; full-bodied, earthy minerality, jalapeño and fresh lime on the palate; a long spicy finish.
How to Enjoy
Built for margaritas and Palomas — 89 proof keeps the agave forward through citrus and soda. Neat or on the rocks it drinks like a high-agave blanco.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NOM of ElVelo Blanco?
NOM 1137 — La Cofradía in the Tequila Valley, Jalisco.
Is ElVelo Blanco additive-free?
Yes — 100% Blue Weber agave, no additives, no diffusers or autoclaves.
What is the ABV of ElVelo Blanco?
44.5% ABV (89 proof).
Is ElVelo Blanco aged?
No — it's an unaged blanco; the aged sibling is the ElVelo Reposado (five months in ex–Jack Daniel's barrels).
The bartender's blanco — order ElVelo Blanco Tequila online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.