Plantador Gold Tequila
40% ABV (80 proof) | 700mL | Additive-free | NOM 1414 — Plantador Gold takes the same additive-free blanco from Destilería el Ranchito (NOM 1414) in Arandas, Los Altos, Jalisco — 100% estate-grown Blue Weber agave, brick oven, roller mill, open-air fermentation, double-distilled in copper pot stills with maestro tequilero Sergio Cruz — and blends in a small percentage of 3–4 month reposado, then rests the blend in tank for its light amber color. Additive-free, imported by Skurnik Wines & Spirits. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
The reposado touch adds warmth without weight: cooked agave and soft vanilla on the nose, a palate of honey, baked pear, and a whisper of caramel, and a smooth finish that stays bright. Among gold tequilas, Plantador's is unusual — no coloring, no added sweeteners, just blanco-plus-a-little-reposado — which makes it a smarter call for cocktails where other golds turn cloying. Margaritas, tequila sunrises, and high-proof classics all welcome it.
Tasting notes
Nose: cooked agave, soft vanilla, citrus. Palate: honey, baked pear, whisper of caramel. Finish: smooth and bright; gentle oak warmth. (Per importer notes.)
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 40% ABV (80 proof) — 700mL
- Additive-free blanco blended with a small percentage of 3–4 month reposado, tank-rested
- 100% estate-grown Blue Weber agave, Arandas, Los Altos, Jalisco; Destilería el Ranchito, NOM 1414
- Maestro tequilero Sergio Cruz — brick oven, roller mill, copper pot stills
- No colorants, flavorings, or sweeteners
- Imported by Skurnik Wines & Spirits
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
The gold-tequila workhorse: margaritas, tequila sunrises, and Palomas — or chilled neat if you like your golds honest.
Frequently asked questions
Is Plantador Gold a reposado?
No — it's the additive-free blanco blended with a small percentage of 3–4 month reposado, then tank-rested; the color comes from the reposado fraction, not from additives or barrel time.
Is it additive-free?
Yes — no added colorants, flavorings, or sweeteners, per the importer.
Where is it made?
Destilería el Ranchito (NOM 1414) in Arandas, Los Altos, Jalisco, Mexico.
Is it 700mL or 750mL?
The US importer lists 700mL; some retailers show a 750mL variant. Confirm against the bottle before purchasing.