Rooster Rojo Blanco Tequila
Rooster Rojo Blanco Tequila is a 40% ABV (80 proof) unaged blanco distilled from 100% blue Weber agave and bottled with no wood contact to preserve pure agave character. After a 10-hour autoclave steam-cook and fermentation with a proprietary yeast, it is double pot-distilled in stainless steel stills at Fábrica de Tequilas Finos, rested briefly in stainless steel vats, and blended with water filtered through Mexican silver. Kosher certified. A 750mL bottle of fresh, peppery blanco built for cocktails. Buy blanco tequila online today at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof, US-market bottle)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: Unaged (blanco) — stainless steel rest only
- Agave: 100% blue Weber agave, double pot-distilled, kosher certified
- Origin: Fábrica de Tequilas Finos, Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico
The Purest Expression of Rooster Rojo
Blanco is the truest test of a tequila program — nothing to hide behind — and Rooster Rojo's passes it cleanly. The agave piñas cook 10 hours in autoclaves, ferment up to 72 hours, and come off the pot stills bright and mineral: lime zest and light florals on the nose, white pepper and green herbs on the palate. No barrel time means every agave note arrives intact, which is exactly what great blanco cocktails demand. Compare the full Rooster Rojo range or browse blanco tequila for more cocktail-ready picks.
Tasting Notes
Nose: fresh and lively — citrus, lime zest, and light florals. Palate: soft and sweet up front, then peppery spice, white pepper, and green herbs. Finish: medium length, smooth, with a pleasant assertive kick. Crystal clear.
How to Enjoy
This is the margarita and paloma bottle in the Rooster Rojo line: the peppery spine stands up to lime and grapefruit without getting lost. Also excellent in a Ranch Water or a blanco-forward Bloody Maria. Sip it chilled if you want the full agave read.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rooster Rojo Blanco 100% agave? Yes — 100% blue Weber agave, unaged, double pot-distilled, and kosher certified.
Is Rooster Rojo Blanco good for margaritas? It's built for them: fresh agave, citrus, and white-pepper notes that hold their own against lime and orange liqueur.
What's the difference between Rooster Rojo Blanco and Reposado? The blanco is unaged (pure agave character); the reposado rests 2–6 months in French oak ex-Cognac barrels for added vanilla, cherry, and butterscotch.
Buy Rooster Rojo Blanco online today at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.