Atanasio Origenes Blanco Espíritu Fuerte
Atanasio Origenes Blanco Espíritu Fuerte is a high-proof blanco tequila — 46% ABV (92 proof) — from NOM 1599 (Familia Landeros) in the Tequila Valley of Los Valles, Jalisco. Made from 100% Blue Weber agave under Maestro Tequilero René Carranza, it is autoclave-cooked, roller-mill extracted, open-air fermented with ambient yeast for 6–8 days in stainless steel, double-distilled in stainless pot stills, rested 15 days before bottling, and verified additive-free — a homage to how tequila was made 100+ years ago, previously available only at the fabrica and newly arrived in the US in 2026. It's available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 46% (92 proof) — "Espíritu Fuerte" = strong spirit; notably high for a blanco
- Size: 750mL
- Age: none — blanco, rested 15 days in stainless steel before bottling
- Origin: Tequila Valley, Los Valles, Jalisco, Mexico — NOM 1599, Maestro Tequilero René Carranza
- Production: 100% Blue Weber agave; autoclave cook 24+ hrs, roller mill, open-air 6–8 day fermentation, double stainless-pot distillation
- Profile: verified additive-free (Tequila Matchmaker); agave-forward, herbaceous, crisp citrus
Tequila as It Was Made a Century Ago
"Espíritu Fuerte" means strong spirit — and at 46% ABV this blanco delivers the bold, agave-forward profile the strength promises. The production reads like a page from 1920s Jalisco: slow autoclave cooking, ambient-yeast fermentation in open vats, pot-still distillation, no additives. Trade reviewers note bright cooked agave, herbaceous green notes, peppery minerality and crisp citrus — a blanco built for agave purists. Browse blanco tequilas or shop Atanasio at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Per trade reviews: nose — mint, oregano, watermelon rind, bright cooked agave. Palate — red berry, lime zest, wet hay, black pepper, toasted fennel, candied cinnamon, peppery mineral. Finish — bold yet refined, herbaceous and crisp.
How to Enjoy
Sip neat to appreciate the high-proof agave intensity; it also stands up in a Ranch Water or a Paloma where the extra proof keeps the agave present.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Atanasio Orígenes Espíritu Fuerte a tequila or a mezcal?
A tequila — 100% Blue Weber agave, NOM 1599, from Jalisco. (Earlier listing copy that called it a mezcal from Oaxaca was incorrect.)
What does "Espíritu Fuerte" mean?
"Strong spirit" — it refers to the high 46% ABV, notably strong for a blanco.
Is it additive-free?
Yes — verified additive-free by Tequila Matchmaker.
What is NOM 1599?
The distillery registration of Familia Landeros in the Tequila Valley, Jalisco, where this is made under Maestro Tequilero René Carranza.
Bold, high-proof, traditionally made — order Atanasio Orígenes Blanco Espíritu Fuerte online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.