Tapatio Blanco Tequila 1L
Tapatio Blanco Tequila 1L is a 40% ABV (80 proof) 100% blue Weber agave blanco from La Alteña distillery (NOM 1139) in Arandas, Los Altos de Jalisco — estate-grown highland agave, slow-cooked in brick ovens, crushed by roller mill and tahona, fermented with natural yeast in wooden tanks, and double-distilled in copper pot stills. Rested two months in stainless steel before bottling, it comes in a full 1L bottle from the Camarena family's distillery, operating since 1937. Order blanco tequila online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 1L
- Agave: 100% blue Weber, estate-grown highland agave
- Distillery: La Alteña, Arandas, Jalisco (NOM 1139) — est. 1937
- Production: Brick ovens, roller mill + tahona, natural-yeast fermentation, copper pot double distillation, 2-month stainless rest
The Traditionalist's Blanco
Tapatio is the reference point for traditionally made highland tequila: the Camarena family has run La Alteña since Don Felipe Camarena opened it in 1937, growing their own agave in the red soils of Los Altos and changing the process as little as possible — brick-oven cooking, a combination of roller mill and tahona crushing, open-air fermentation with natural yeast in wooden pipones, and copper pot distillation. Two months of stainless rest rounds the edges without adding wood. The result is widely regarded as a benchmark blanco: sweet cooked agave and light citrus on the nose with earthy, briny undertones; black pepper, green vegetal character, and roasted agave sweetness on the palate; a crisp, clean, peppery finish. Browse more Tapatio tequilas or compare traditional styles in the blanco tequila collection.
Tasting Notes
Sweet notes, light citrus, and a subtle lactic hint on the nose, balanced by earth and brine; the palate brings cooked agave sweetness and black pepper — "huge and peppery," per one retailer — with white pepper, clove, green apple, and a touch of creaminess. Long, crisp, peppery finish.
How to Enjoy
Sip it neat to taste what traditional tequila is supposed to be, or pour it into a proper margarita — a blanco this characterful upgrades any cocktail it touches. It also makes a superb high-proof-style ranch water at standard proof.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tapatio tequila made?
At La Alteña distillery (NOM 1139) in Arandas, Los Altos de Jalisco, Mexico — family-run since 1937.
Is Tapatio Blanco aged?
It rests two months in stainless steel tanks before bottling — no oak contact, so it qualifies as blanco.
What is the difference between Tapatio Blanco and Tapatio Blanco 110?
This is the standard 40% ABV blanco; the "110" sibling is a separate 55% ABV (110 proof) expression.
For a benchmark traditional blanco in a full liter, buy Tapatio Blanco Tequila 1L online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.