Gran Malo Spicy Tamarindo Tequila
Gran Malo Spicy Tamarindo Tequila is a 60-proof (30% ABV) 750mL flavored tequila liqueur from Mexico — blanco tequila and sugarcane spirit infused with natural tamarind and macerated Mexican chiles, a sweet-sour-spicy pour built for chilled shots. Co-founded by Mexican creator Luisito Comunica with Casa Lumbre, it launched in Mexico in 2021, exploded into Southern California in 2024, and is now distributed across the US by Spirit of Gallo — one of Amazon Mexico's top-10 food & beverage sellers. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 30% (60 proof)
- Size: 750mL (bottle cap doubles as a shot glass)
- Style: flavored tequila liqueur — blanco tequila + sugarcane spirit + natural tamarind + macerated Mexican chiles
- Origin: Mexico — co-founded by Luisito Comunica and Casa Lumbre; US distribution by Spirit of Gallo
- Serving: designed for chilled shots and spicy cocktails
Mexico's Spicy Tamarind Candy, Bottled
Gran Malo captures the flavor of classic Mexican tamarind candy — "El Único," the label says — in a tequila-based liqueur that is full-flavored, easy to drink, and deliberately sessionable. The translucent bottle with embossed papel-picado-inspired detailing and the shot-glass cap tell you exactly what it is for: parties, precopeos, and Tamarindo Margaritas. It is a liqueur, not a blanco tequila, despite the live listing type — the 30% ABV and the chile-tamarind infusion put it firmly in flavored-tequila territory. See the Gran Malo collection and the tequila shelf at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Amber with a fiery hue. The nose brings ripe tamarind, caramel, agave, and warm spice; the palate is strong tamarind sweetness with a tangy kick, cinnamon, Mexican chile heat, and smooth agave underneath. The finish is long and soft — lasting tamarind and spice lingering warmly.
How to Enjoy
Serve ice-cold from the freezer as a shot — that is the intended ritual. It also builds a great Tamarindo Margarita, a spicy Paloma riff with grapefruit soda, or a michelada, with lime wedges and chili salt alongside.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gran Malo real tequila?
It is a tequila-based liqueur — blanco tequila plus sugarcane spirit, infused with tamarind and chile — not a 100% agave blanco tequila.
How spicy is it?
Moderate, approachable chile heat balanced by candy-like tamarind sweetness — flavorful rather than punishing.
Who created Gran Malo?
Co-founded by Mexican content creator Luisito Comunica (128M+ followers) with Casa Lumbre, makers of other modern Mexican spirits; Spirit of Gallo handles US distribution.
Bring the heat — buy Gran Malo Spicy Tamarindo Tequila online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.