Chinaco Blanco Tequila
Chinaco Blanco Tequila is the unaged expression of Mexico's only Tamaulipas tequila: an 80-proof (40% ABV), 700mL blanco bottled within five days of distillation, made from 100% blue Weber agave estate-grown on the family's El Rosillo ranch. A special government writ allows Chinaco to be produced in Tamaulipas rather than Jalisco, and the copper alembic stills and slow fermentation keep the profile clean and bright. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 700mL
- Style: blanco — unaged, bottled within 5 days of distillation
- NOM: 1127 — Tequilera La Gonzaleña, Tamaulipas, Mexico
- Agave: 100% blue Weber, estate-grown; copper alembic stills; certified additive-free
- Recognition: regularly cited among the top tequilas in US spirits magazines
Tamaulipas' Only Tequila
Every other tequila on the shelf comes from Jalisco — Chinaco holds a special government writ to distill in Tamaulipas, where the family's El Rosillo ranch grows more than 60,000 agave plants a year from the same mother plants. That single-estate control shows in the glass: the blanco is the purest read on the distillate, and Chinaco keeps it pristine with slow fermentation and copper alembics. For blanco tequila drinkers who prize the agave itself over oak, this is one of the genre's great purist bottles.
Tasting Notes
The bouquet opens with pear, quince, dill, and lime over a hint of aloe. The palate is clean, smooth, and bright — exceptional depth and balance for an unaged spirit, with fresh agave sweetness resolving into a smooth, long, lingering finish.
How to Enjoy
Sip neat at room temperature to catch the pear-and-lime profile in full, or over a single cube. The bright agave character makes a superlative margarita — two parts Chinaco Blanco, one part fresh lime, half part agave nectar. Pair with ceviche, grilled shrimp, or tacos al pastor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Chinaco made in Tamaulipas?
Chinaco is produced under a special government writ — it is the only tequila allowed to be distilled in Tamaulipas, at NOM 1127 in the state of Tamaulipas, Mexico.
Is Chinaco Blanco aged?
No — it is bottled within five days of distillation, an unaged blanco.
Is Chinaco additive-free?
Yes — it is certified additive-free via the Additive Free Alliance (imported by Preiss Imports).
What does Chinaco Blanco taste like?
Pear, quince, dill, and lime with a hint of aloe; a clean, smooth, bright palate and a long, lingering finish.
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