Volans Still Strength Blanco Tequila
Volans Still Strength Blanco Tequila is bottled at the strength it came off the still — 53% ABV (106 proof) — with no added water. Made at Destileria El Pandillo (NOM 1579) in Jesus Maria, Los Altos, Jalisco under master distiller Felipe Camarena, it is an unaged 100% Blue Weber agave blanco, estate-grown at roughly 6,800 feet and fully additive-free. It's available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 53% (106 proof) — bottled at distillation strength, uncut
- Size: 750mL
- Age: unaged (blanco)
- Origin: Destileria El Pandillo, Jesus Maria, Los Altos, Jalisco — NOM 1579; brand founded by Cristina and Chad Allen
- Production: 22-hour stone/brick horno cook, 19,000-lb mechanical linear tahona, 60% deep-well (450-ft aquifer) + 40% spring water, split fermentation (10% fiber-fermented), copper pot double distillation, heads retained/tails removed, 100% additive-free
- Importer: Winebow (US/California distributor)
Bottled Uncut, Straight Off the Still
"Still strength" means exactly what it says: this blanco was never diluted after distillation. The El Pandillo process builds depth on purpose — 10% of the blend is fiber-fermented agave, the tahona is a 19,000-pound mechanical linear mill, and the mineral-rich deep-well water shapes the texture. The brand's own notes promise green apples, lemon drops and white and green peppercorns on the nose; a creamy, mouthwatering sweet agave with a punch of pepper and seductive salinity on the palate; a touch of almond paste behind it. One reviewer calls it "one of the best agave-forward high proofs out there" (tequilareport.com). Browse tequila or the Volans collection at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Per brand/importer copy: nose of green apples, lemon drops and peppercorns; palate of creamy sweet agave, pepper and salinity with almond paste. Independent notes add earth, cooked agave, lime, black tea, cinnamon, apple, melon, pineapple and mineral (tequilareport.com).
How to Enjoy
Neat at room temperature in a Glencairn or caballito — a few drops of water opens it up. Built for spirit-forward serves: a Tequila Old Fashioned, Paloma or Ranch Water.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "still strength" mean on Volans?
Bottled at 53% ABV (106 proof), the strength it came off the still, with no added water.
What distillery makes Volans?
Destileria El Pandillo (NOM 1579), Jesus Maria, Jalisco, under master distiller Felipe Camarena.
Is Volans additive-free?
Yes — no additives, and 10% of the blend is fiber-fermented agave for extra depth.
High-proof blanco, uncut and unapologetic — order Volans Still Strength Blanco Tequila online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.