Tesoro Number 5 Agave Espadin
Tesoro Number 5 Agave Espadin is a 40% ABV (80 proof), 1L destilado de agave — 100% espadín agave (A. angustifolia), unaged and bottled in the blanco style. The agave comes from the town of Tequila, Jalisco, and the spirit is brick-oven cooked, traditionally milled, fermented in stainless steel, and double distilled — made deliberately outside the tequila denomination of origin as its own expression of agave spirit. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 1L (retailer-listed; live size tag says 750mL — confirm bottle)
- Agave: 100% espadín (A. angustifolia)
- Class: unaged destilado de agave (blanco style) — not tequila
- Origin: Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico
- Production: brick-oven cooked, milled, stainless-steel fermentation, double distilled
Agave Spirit on Its Own Terms
Tesoro Number 5 breaks from the tequila denomination of origin on purpose — same Jalisco espadín, same brick ovens and double distillation, but bottled as a destilado de agave with its own identity (the "55-2" is a lot designation). The result is a clean, agave-forward blanco-style pour at a 1L value format. Compare it with mezcal or browse Tesoro at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Fresh agave, citrus, and white pepper (retailer notes).
Palate: Clean and bright — sweet agave, citrus zest, herbal lift.
Finish: Crisp and peppery, unaged and lively.
How to Enjoy
Serve chilled in a caballito or mix into high-proof-style cocktails — the 1L format is built for margaritas, palomas, and ranch waters. Sip neat to taste the espadín.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tesoro Number 5 a tequila?
No — it is a destilado de agave made from 100% espadín, deliberately bottled outside the tequila denomination of origin.
What does destilado de agave mean?
An agave distillate not certified under a protected denomination (tequila, mezcal, raicilla) — a growing category of craft agave spirits.
Is it related to El Tesoro tequila?
No — Tesoro Number 5 is a different brand entirely, unrelated to El Tesoro (La Alteña, NOM 1139).
What size is the bottle?
Retailers list 1L; confirm the physical bottle before ordering, as store tags read 750mL.
Espadín spirit, bottled on its own terms — order Tesoro Number 5 Agave Espadin online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.