21 Seeds Valencia Orange Blanco Tequila

21 Seeds Valencia Orange Blanco Tequila is a 35% ABV (70 proof), 750mL infused blanco from Jalisco, Mexico — a blanco tequila infused with the juice of real Valencia oranges and other natural flavours, all-natural. It pours bright orange flavour without tipping into sweetness: the citrus is the drink, not a syrup on top of it. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.

• ABV: 35% (70 proof)
• Size: 750mL
• Style: Blanco tequila infused with real Valencia orange
• Base: Blanco tequila — slow-cooked Jalisco agave, double distilled, cold-filtered, then infused (brand process)
• Distillery: Casa Maestri, NOM 1438, Tequila, Jalisco (database-sourced)
• Brand: Founded 2019 by Kat Hantas, Nicole Emanuel and Sarika Singh; Diageo since 2022
• Awards: Best of Show Double Gold, WSWA 2019; Gold Medal, San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2023 (brand-reported)

The Orange One — and the Line's Trophy Starter

Valencia Orange was the expression that announced 21Seeds: founded in 2019 by Kat Hantas, Nicole Emanuel and Sarika Singh, the brand took Best of Show Double Gold at the WSWA in its launch year with this bottle. The method is the same across the trio — a smooth blanco base, double distilled and cold-filtered at its Jalisco distillery, then infused with the juice of real fruit under refrigeration the brand built for the purpose. Valencia oranges give it a bright, lightly sweet citrus register that Diageo (which acquired the brand in 2022) serves simply: soda, ice, an orange slice. See the trio on the 21 Seeds vendor page, compare the Grapefruit Hibiscus, or browse tequila more widely.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Fresh orange — peel, juice and blossom over a clean agave base. Palate: Bright citrus, lightly sweet and smooth, the orange natural rather than candied. Finish: Clean citrus, not too sweet (the brand's own tasting line).

How to Enjoy

The official serve is the Seed & Soda: over ice with club soda and a fresh orange slice. It also collapses a Margarita to two ingredients — this plus lime — and pours a ready-made orange-tequila spritz.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it made with real oranges? Yes — Diageo describes the line as infused with the juice of real fruits; the label reads blanco tequila infused with Valencia orange and other natural flavours.

Is it very sweet? No. The brand's own note is "bright orange notes without being too sweet" — citrus-forward and smooth, not a liqueur.

What awards has it won? Best of Show Double Gold at the WSWA in 2019 and a Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2023, per the brand's published record.

Real orange, real blanco, trophy on the shelf — order 21 Seeds Valencia Orange from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.