Armero The Extreme Blanco Tequila
Armero The Extreme Blanco Tequila is a 40% ABV (80 proof) blanco in a 750mL bottle — a "rested blanco" that spends 40 days in medium-toast American oak to add body and citrus-spice complexity while staying crystal clear and legally a blanco, available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: 40-day rest in medium-toast American oak (still classified as blanco — under the 60-day threshold)
- Agave: 100% blue Weber agave
- Origin: Jalisco, Mexico (NOM 1137 per current sources — bottle read pending)
- Brand: the "Extreme" line is Armero's bold-flavor branch — not a higher proof (still 80 proof)
A Blanco That Spent Time in Oak — and Stayed a Blanco
Under Mexican tequila rules, a blanco can touch oak for up to 60 days and still be sold as blanco — and Armero uses 40 of them. The medium-toast rest gives The Extreme Blanco a body and citrus-spice depth that most unaged blancos never develop, without darkening the spirit. It's the bold-flavor branch of the Armero line (the "Extreme" name refers to flavor intensity, not proof — it sits at a standard 80 proof), created by master distiller Daniel Bouquet De Grau and re-launched in the US in 2021. Browse our blanco tequila shelf, explore the Armero range, or see how it stacks up against our tequilas generally.
Tasting Notes
Smooth, fruity, sweet, herbal, and peppery on the nose. The palate is full-bodied but refined — cooked agave, citrus, and white flowers with good attack. The finish is extremely smooth and satisfying, with the oak rest rounding everything off.
How to Enjoy
Neat or on the rocks to taste what 40 days of oak does to a blanco, or put it to work in margaritas — the extra body stands up to citrus. Retailer and brand copy also suggest it with grapefruit soda or fruit juices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a blanco tequila touch oak?
Yes — tequila rules allow up to 60 days of oak contact while keeping the blanco classification. This one rests 40 days in medium-toast American oak.
Why rest a blanco at all?
Medium-toast oak adds body and citrus-spice complexity without darkening the color — a middle ground between raw blanco brightness and reposado oak.
Is "Extreme" a higher proof?
No — it's still 40% ABV (80 proof). "Extreme" is the brand's bold-flavor line naming.
What NOM is it?
NOM 1137 per current sources (bottle read pending) — same distillery as Armero's reposado, different aging.
Order Armero The Extreme Blanco Tequila online today — Del Mesa Liquor delivers across San Diego, CA.