Mayenda Blanco Tequila
Mayenda Blanco Tequila is a 750mL ultra-premium blanco at 40% ABV that rethinks what an unaged tequila can be — two extra steps beyond the norm: a maceration treatment with roasted agave in the base distillate, then a blend with agave miel (the plant's natural honey). The result is a blanco with the soul of an aged spirit: caramelized agave depth, wildflower honey, cinnamon and fresh grass. Named for Mayahuel, the Aztec goddess of agave. It's available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: Blanco tequila (unaged), 100% blue Weber agave
- Signature process: roasted-agave maceration + agave miel blend, copper pot distilled
- Origin: Casa San Nicolas, Arandas, Los Altos, Jalisco (retailers report NOM 1440)
- Awards: 90 points, Wine Enthusiast; Gold, Tequila & Mezcal Masters 2024
The Blanco That Acts Aged
Most blancos are defined by what they haven't done — no time in oak. Mayenda, the third tequila in the Campari Group portfolio (after Cabo Wabo and Espolon), is defined by two extra steps the house adds after distillation: roasted agave pinas are macerated in the base distillate to pull out deeper caramelized flavor, then the distillate is blended with agave miel for honeyed roundness. Under maestro tequilero Jesus Susunaga, the Los Altos red-clay terroir — prized for sweeter, fruitier agave — does the rest. It's a blanco that sips like it has stories. Browse Mayenda Tequila, explore the blanco tequila shelf, or compare with the store's tequila collection.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: wildflower honey and coconut, cinnamon, orange blossom, fresh-cut grass — lightly sweet, never cloying. Taste: almond-sweet entry, caramelized agave and citrus at mid-palate with honey and baking spices; buttered pecans, baked apple and honeycomb emerge. Finish: medium-long and warming, with cinnamon sparks and a lingering echo of citrus, honey and baking spice.
How to Enjoy
Sip it neat — this is a blanco built for the tasting glass. It also elevates a Tommy's Margarita or a Paloma, where the caramelized agave depth stands up to citrus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Mayenda Blanco different?
Two extra steps: a maceration treatment with roasted agave in the distillate, then blending with agave miel (agave honey) — giving an unaged tequila aged-like depth.
Who makes Mayenda Tequila?
Campari Group's tequila brand, distilled at Casa San Nicolas in Arandas, Jalisco under maestro tequilero Jesus Susunaga.
What awards has Mayenda Blanco won?
90 points from Wine Enthusiast and Gold at the Tequila & Mezcal Masters 2024.
The blanco with a secret — order Mayenda Blanco Tequila online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.