Pasote Tequila Blanco
Pasote Tequila Blanco is a 40% ABV (80 proof) unaged blanco — the purest expression of Felipe J. Camarena's highland distillery — made from 100% estate-grown Blue Weber agave at Destilería El Pandillo (NOM 1579) in Jesús María, Jalisco, in this 750mL bottle. Agave roasted in a custom stone horno, crushed on a giant stainless-steel tahona, fermented with the family's wild yeast, and distilled in custom copper pot stills — nothing added, nothing hidden. It carries 93 points from The Tasting Panel, 93 from the Ultimate Spirits Challenge, and 90 from Wine Enthusiast. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof) — unaged blanco
- Size: 750mL
- Agave: 100% estate Blue Weber agave, Jesús María highlands
- Distillery: Destilería El Pandillo, NOM 1579 — Felipe J. Camarena
- Production: Additive-free, stone-horno roast, wild yeast, copper pot stills
- Awards: 93 pts Tasting Panel; 93 pts Ultimate Spirits Challenge; 90 pts Wine Enthusiast
The Camarena Blanco, Uncut by Time
Before the barrels come in, this is what Camarena's agave actually tastes like: stone-horno sweetness, wild-yeast funk, volcanic-filtered minerality. Bottled at a proper 40% ABV (not still strength — one rumor put to rest), it's the blanco that shows why the family name carries weight in the highlands. If you like your tequila honest and additive-free, this is the pour. Compare unaged styles in our blanco tequila collection, browse all tequila, or explore Pasote.
Tasting Notes
Clean and bright: sweet cooked agave and white pepper up front, a floral mid-palate from the wild-yeast ferment, and a mineral, slightly oily finish. No oak to hide behind — the agave quality is the whole story.
How to Enjoy
The cocktail-blanco for people who care about additive-free tequila: Palomas, Margaritas, ranch waters. Also genuinely good neat — pour a small glass at room temperature first before mixing, so you know what you're working with.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pasote Blanco additive-free?
Yes — no glycerin, chemicals, or flavoring additives, per the distillery's production record.
What is the ABV of Pasote Blanco?
40% ABV (80 proof), bottled — not still strength.
What does NOM 1579 mean?
It's the registered distillery number for Destilería El Pandillo, Felipe Camarena's distillery in Jesús María — it also appears on G4 bottles.
Start with the blanco to taste Camarena's distillery at its purest — order Pasote Tequila Blanco online from Del Mesa Liquor for pickup or delivery in San Diego, CA.