Cierto Private Collection Blanco Tequila
Cierto Private Collection Blanco Tequila is the purest expression of Cierto's estate: a 40% ABV (80 proof), 750mL unaged blanco from estate-grown highland agave, double copper-pot distilled and bottled additive-free. Made by master distillers Enrique Fonseca and Sergio Mendoza at the La Tequileña distillery (NOM 1146) in Tequila, Jalisco — from the most-awarded tequila house in history, with over 800 international accolades. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 40% ABV / 80 proof
- Size: 750mL
- Distillery: NOM 1146 — La Tequileña, Tequila, Jalisco; master distillers Enrique Fonseca & Sergio Mendoza
- Aging: unaged blanco — agave in its purest form
- Agave: estate-grown in the mineral-rich Atotonilco Highlands; low-pressure autoclave cooking; additive-free
Blanco, Perfected
No barrel, no shortcuts — the Private Collection Blanco is Cierto's argument that great tequila starts in the field. Estate highland agave from the mineral-rich Atotonilco region is cooked at low pressure, double copper-pot distilled, and bottled unaged so nothing stands between you and the agave. It's the foundation of the most decorated tequila portfolio on earth — Robb Report called Cierto "truly the gold standard." See the rest of the Cierto line and our premium blanco tequilas.
Tasting Notes
Bright and mineral: cooked agave and citrus blossom up front, a cool herbal note through the middle, and a clean, peppery finish that lingers — textbook highland character at full strength.
How to Enjoy
Neat or in a blanco-forward cocktail where quality shows — a Tommy's-style margarita with agave nectar, or a Paloma with fresh grapefruit. Never a mixer-grade pour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "blanco" mean in tequila?
Unaged — bottled shortly after distillation with no oak rest, so the flavor is pure agave.
What is the difference between highland and lowland agave?
Highland (Los Altos) agave, grown in iron-rich red soil at elevation, tends to give fruitier, more floral tequilas — the signature of Cierto's Atotonilco estate.
Is Cierto Private Collection Blanco additive-free?
Yes — estate agave, double copper-pot distilled, bottled with no additives.
For a blanco at the very top of the category, pick up Cierto Private Collection Blanco from Del Mesa Liquor — order online for San Diego pickup or delivery.