Tinta Negra Blanco Tequila
Tinta Negra Blanco Tequila — the brand's Crystal Blanco — is the unaged voice of the house: 40% ABV (80 proof), 750mL, 100% Blue Weber agave from a small family-owned boutique distillery in Jalisco (NOM 1477), bottled bright and crystal-clear. Herbaceous, citrus-led and peppery, it is the purest read on Tinta Negra's agave. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Agave: 100% Blue Weber agave
- Class: Blanco — unaged, bottled clear (the brand's "Crystal Blanco")
- Production: Brick-oven cooking, roller-mill extraction, stainless-steel fermentation, double distilled in copper pot stills
- Origin: Jalisco, Mexico — NOM 1477 (Tequilera Puerta de Hierro, El Arenal)
The House Style, Unaged
Every tequila house shows its hand in the blanco — no oak to hide behind, just agave, fermentation and the still. Tinta Negra's Crystal Blanco comes off copper pot stills at NOM 1477 in El Arenal, Jalisco, with the brand's brick-oven cooking and roller-mill extraction keeping the flavour squarely on cooked agave, herbs and citrus. It is the same distillery that rests Imperial for five years in French oak — taste this first and the ageing story makes sense. Pour it from our tequila collection and the blanco shelves, or visit the Tinta Negra vendor page.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Bright crystal hues with a smooth, full body and defined legs. Nose: Fresh and herbaceous — grapefruit and green apple. Palate: Semi-sweet agave with pepper and cloves. Finish: Crisp and light, with almonds and a bright aftertaste.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a small glass to read the agave, or in a Margarita and Paloma where its grapefruit-and-pepper lift does the work. The crisp finish also suits a Ranch Water with plenty of lime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tinta Negra Blanco a cristalino? No. Despite the brand name "Crystal Blanco," it is presented by the producer as a blanco — unaged 100% agave tequila, not an aged tequila filtered back to clear.
Where is Tinta Negra Blanco made? In El Arenal, Jalisco, Mexico (NOM 1477, Tequilera Puerta de Hierro) — the same small family-owned distillery behind the Imperial extra anejo.
What does Tinta Negra Blanco taste like? Fresh and herbaceous: grapefruit and green apple on the nose, semi-sweet agave with pepper and clove on the palate, and a crisp almond finish.
Bright, peppery and agave-first — order Tinta Negra Blanco Tequila online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.