El Tesoro Blanco Tequila (also referred to as Plata or Silver) is an internationally acclaimed, ultra-traditional 80-proof (40% ABV) silver tequila. Produced at the historic La Alteña Distillery (NOM 1139) in Arandas, Jalisco, this completely additive-free expression is celebrated for capturing the raw, unadulterated essence of highland Blue Weber agave.
Product Overview
Type: Blanco / Plata Tequila (100% Blue Weber Agave)
Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
Size: 750 ml
Age Statement: Unaged; bottled fresh immediately following distillation
Key Features & Artisanal Craft
Tahona Crushed: Rather than using modern industrial shredders, El Tesoro slow-roasts agave hearts in traditional brick ovens for 48 hours, then crushes them using a massive two-ton volcanic stone wheel called a tahona. This captures richer sugars and deeper flavor complexities.
Distilled to Proof:
The liquid is double-distilled in small copper pot stills directly to its target 40% ABV. It is never diluted with water prior to bottling, resulting in an exceptionally robust flavor concentration.
Fiber Fermentation: Fermentation occurs in open-air wooden vats using wild, natural airborne yeasts. Crucially, the liquid is fermented along with the crushed agave fibers, imbuing the final profile with enhanced depth.
Collectible Tahona Cap: Paying homage to its artisanal roots, the bottle is topped with a heavy, custom wood-and-stone stopper designed to mimic the volcanic stone tahona wheel.
Tasting Profile
Nose: Highly vibrant with aromas of warm, cooked agave, sweet honey, fresh mint, grapefruit zest, white pepper, and green olive.
Palate: Full-bodied, complex, and crisp. Dominated by intense slow-roasted agave sweetness, bright lime citrus, wet-stone minerality, jalapeno, and a bracing kick of white pepper.
Finish: Exceptionally clean, long, and elegant, leaving a lingering warmth of earthy agave, citrus peel, and black pepper spiciness.